Blogger 301 redirect custom domain to new custom domain

A common question!

To redirect a Blogger blog from an old custom domain to a new custom domain using a 301 redirect, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Update your Blogger blog settings

  1. Log in to your Blogger account and go to the settings page for your blog.
  2. Click on the "Settings" tab and then click on "Basic" under the "Settings" menu.
  3. Scroll down to the "Publishing" section and click on the "Custom domain" link.
  4. Enter your new custom domain in the "Custom domain" field and click "Save changes".

Step 2: Create a 301 redirect

  1. Go to your Blogger blog's dashboard and click on the "Settings" tab.
  2. Click on "Other" under the "Settings" menu.
  3. Scroll down to the "Redirects" section and click on the "Add redirect" button.
  4. Enter the following information:
    • "From" URL: http://old-custom-domain.com (replace with your old custom domain)
    • "To" URL: http://new-custom-domain.com (replace with your new custom domain)
    • "Type" dropdown: Select "Permanent (301)"
    • "Status" dropdown: Select "Enabled"
  5. Click "Save changes".

Step 3: Update your DNS settings

  1. Go to your domain registrar's website (e.g. GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.) and log in to your account.
  2. Find the DNS settings for your domain and update the following records:
    • A record: Update the IP address to point to Google's servers (216.58.194.174 or 216.58.194.176).
    • CNAME record: Update the record to point to ghs.google.com (e.g. ghs.google.com. IN CNAME gh.google.com.).
  3. Save your changes.

Step 4: Verify the redirect

  1. Test the redirect by visiting your old custom domain in a web browser. You should be redirected to your new custom domain.
  2. Check your Blogger blog's settings to ensure that the redirect is working correctly.

That's it! Your Blogger blog should now be redirecting from your old custom domain to your new custom domain using a 301 redirect.