Step-By-Step Guide: How to Add a GoDaddy Domain to Blogger

Are you looking to create a Blogger site at a custom GoDaddy domain? That's a step-by-step. This will guide you through how to link your GoDaddy domain with your Blogger account.

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Step 1: Login to GoDaddy Account

Log on with your credentials through your GoDaddy account. Then, proceed to the dashboard or control panel of managing your domains.

From your registered domains, identify the one you want to connect to your Blogger site.

Step 2: Adjusting the DNS settings

Locate the "DNS Management" section or a similar option in your GoDaddy account. You may find this under the domain settings or advanced options.

Find a "Edit" or "Change" DNS settings option. In this section, you should see the DNS settings for the domain name, and you can add a new CNAME record.

To host your GoDaddy domain using Blogger, you'll want to add a CNAME record with the following details:

Record Type: CNAME

Host: www

Points to: ghs.google.com

The CNAME record links your GoDaddy domain's www subdomain to your Blogger site.

Step 3: Creating your Blogger Account

Go to www.blogger.com. Log in to your Blogger account. The moment you log in, the system would take you to the Blogger dashboard.

Look at the left menu and click "Settings". Then, select "Basic." This will let you access your blog's basic settings.

In the "Basic" settings, find the "Publishing" section. Under the current blog address, click the "Set up a third-party URL for your blog" link.

A text field will prompt you to enter your custom domain. Enter your GoDaddy domain (e.g., www.yourdomain.com) into the field and click "Save."

You may encounter an error message with two CNAME records. You must add these records to your GoDaddy DNS settings. They verify and connect you to Blogger.

Step 4: Verifying and Adding CNAME Records in GoDaddy

Return to your GoDaddy account. Install the CNAME records from Blogger for domain verification.

Find the section where you changed the DNS settings. Add the two CNAME records from Blogger. Ensure that you enter the CNAME records with precision to achieve successful verification.

After adding the CNAME records, save the changes. Then, wait for the DNS records to propagate across the web.

Step 5: Completing the Setup

Once the CNAME records have propagated, return to your Blogger account. Click the "Save" button to complete the domain setup.

Congratulations! Your GoDaddy domain is now connected to your Blogger blog without any issues. This integration lets you share great content with your audience via a custom domain.

More Tips and Considerations:

DNS Propagation Time: DNS changes may take time to propagate across networks. It usually takes several hours. In some cases, it may take up to 48 hours before the changes are propagated.

SSL Certificate: Blogger provides SSL for custom domains, which is also known as (Secure Sockets Layer). After integrating your GoDaddy domain, you can enable SSL. This will ensure secure browsing for your visitors. This step adds security. It's vital if you use forms, logins, or sensitive data on your blog.

Domain Redirects: In case you hosted your Blogger blog at a different domain and now want traffic to be pushed to your new domain at GoDaddy, this can also be achieved easily by setting up redirects under the settings tab in the back-end of Blogger. The redirect feature basically pushes visitors from your old domain to your new one.

You can connect your GoDaddy domain to your Blogger site with little effort. Follow these clear and accessible instructions. Your custom domain lets you create content and boost your online presence.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Can you attach a domain from a registrar besides GoDaddy to Blogger?

A: You can indeed use a third-party registrar to associate a custom domain to your Blogger blog, by changing the DNS settings of your domain if this is allowed through your registrar to append them to your Blogger blog. Sometimes the process varies in accordance with the registrar, but basically, it's the same thing.

Q2: Do I need to sign up for a GoDaddy hosting plan to connect my domain to a Blogger site?

A: No, you don't have to sign up for a hosting plan with GoDaddy to connect your domain to a Blogger site. You will just need to change the DNS settings of your domain and this can usually be done in any of the plans offered at most registration providers.

Q3: How long after connecting does it take to get the custom domain live?

A : Configuration of DNS, thereby adding CNAME records will take anywhere from a few hours to 48 hours to propagate and get the custom domain functional. Visitors may notice intermittent access until DNS changes propagate.

Q4: What do I do in case something is wrong while connecting the domain?

A: If you receive an error while trying to connect a GoDaddy domain to your Blogger website, first ensure that DNS settings and CNAME records are properly set up. The record should be correct and well configured. Additionally, visit the official support guides found on the websites for GoDaddy and Blogger respectively for more guidance on how to resolve the issues.

Q5:Can I use subdomains with my custom GoDaddy domain at Blogger?

A:Yes, you can have subdomains work along with your custom domain on Blogger. You may make your web presence seamless and congruent by configuring the appropriate DNS settings and CNAME records for your subdomain so that you can include subdomains within your Blogger site.