Change custom domain to new domain in blogger

A great question!

Changing a custom domain to a new domain in Blogger is a relatively straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you through it:

Before you start:

  1. Make sure you have a new domain name registered and pointing to your Blogger blog.
  2. Update your DNS settings to point to Google's DNS servers (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4).
  3. Verify that your new domain is working correctly by visiting it in a web browser.

Step 1: Update your Blogger settings

  1. Sign in to your Blogger account and go to the "Settings" page.
  2. Click on "Basic" and then scroll down to the "Publishing" section.
  3. Click on "Custom domain" and enter your new domain name in the "Custom domain" field.
  4. Click "Save changes".

Step 2: 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: Point to Google's DNS servers (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4).
    • CNAME record: Point to ghs.google.com (for Blogger's custom domain).
  3. Save your changes.

Step 3: Verify your new domain

  1. Go back to your Blogger settings and click on "Custom domain" again.
  2. Click on "Verify" next to your new domain name.
  3. Follow the instructions to verify your domain ownership.

Step 4: Update your Blogger blog

  1. Go to your Blogger blog and click on "Settings" again.
  2. Click on "Basic" and then scroll down to the "Publishing" section.
  3. Click on "Save changes" to save your updated settings.

Step 5: Test your new domain

  1. Visit your new domain name in a web browser to ensure it's working correctly.
  2. Check that your blog is displaying correctly and that all links are working properly.

That's it! Your custom domain should now be updated to your new domain name. If you encounter any issues or errors during the process, feel free to ask for help.