Setting up DNS records for Blogger
Checked against Google’s official Blogger Help page. New: the CAA record warning (letsencrypt.org) that stops SSL from being created or renewed. Cloudflare setup · Top 10 providers · Checklist
- Two CNAMEs are required:
www → ghs.google.comand the unique security CNAME that Blogger shows you. - Four A records on the root domain make the “Redirect domain” setting work. Add a CAA record for
letsencrypt.orgonly if your domain uses CAA. - Wait at least one hour, save again in Blogger, then turn on HTTPS.
A custom domain turns yourblog.blogspot.com into www.yourdomain.com. This guide follows the official Google Blogger Help steps and adds a Cloudflare walkthrough, a printable checklist and setup notes for ten popular domain providers.
DNS records you need
| Type | Name / Host | Value | Needed? |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNAME | www | ghs.google.com | Required |
| CNAME | Unique name from Blogger | Unique value from Blogger | Required |
| A ×4 | @ | 216.239.32.21216.239.34.21216.239.36.21216.239.38.21 | For root redirect |
| CAA | @ | Tag issue, value letsencrypt.org | Only if you use CAA |
If A records already exist for your root domain, delete them before adding the four Google IPs. Google also says you may not always need to enter both CNAMEs, so copy exactly what your own Blogger error message shows.
Step-by-step: Blogger setup
- Sign in to Blogger and select your blog.
- Open Settings → Publishing → Custom domain.
- Enter
www.yourdomain.comand click Save. - Blogger shows an error with two CNAMEs. Copy both the names and the destinations.
- Record 1: name
www, destinationghs.google.com. - Record 2: the unique name and destination from Blogger. This one is specific to your blog and Google Account.
- Some panels add your domain automatically. Enter only the part before the domain name.
Add all four A records for @ using the IPs in the table above, so yourdomain.com can redirect to www.yourdomain.com.
- Wait at least one hour so DNS can activate.
- Go back to Settings → Publishing → Custom domain and click Save again.
- Turn on Redirect domain (yourdomain.com to www.yourdomain.com).
- Turn on HTTPS availability and HTTPS redirect.
Your old blogspot.com address can take up to 24 hours to redirect to the new domain.
Cloudflare DNS setup for Blogger
Cloudflare’s free plan gives fast DNS and a clean dashboard. Use it when your registrar’s DNS panel is slow or limited.
- Create a free account and click Add a site. Pick the Free plan.
- Delete old A and CNAME records that point to previous hosting.
- Copy the two Cloudflare nameservers.
- At your registrar, replace the nameservers with those two.
- Wait until Cloudflare shows the site as Active.
- Open DNS → Records and add both CNAMEs and the four A records.
- Set every record to DNS only (grey cloud).
- If you use CAA, add
letsencrypt.orgwith tagissue. - Return to Blogger and save the custom domain.
A proxied record hides the real Blogger address and commonly breaks domain verification and HTTPS. Keep records on DNS only. Optional: turn on DNSSEC from the DNS settings page.
Top 10 domain providers: where to add the records
Menu names change from time to time, but the path is the same everywhere: open your domain, find DNS, and add the records from the table above.
Domain List → Manage → Advanced DNS → Add New Record. Use @ for root and www for www. Delete the parking records.
My Products → Domains → DNS. Delete the default parked A record and default www CNAME, then Add New Record.
Open the site → DNS → Records. Add records as DNS only. No nameserver change is needed.
hPanel → Domains → Manage → DNS / Nameservers → DNS Records. Remove conflicting records first.
Formerly Google Domains. Domains → your domain → DNS Settings → Custom records.
Domain Management → DNS. Delete the default parking ALIAS and CNAME. Leave Host blank for the root domain.
Domains → Manage → DNS → Host Records. Edit the existing A record to the first Google IP and add the other three.
Customer Portal → Domains → Manage DNS / Zone Editor. Remove the old A record pointing to HostGator servers.
My Domains → your domain → DNS Records. Leave Host empty for root and use www for the CNAME.
Dynadot: My Domains → DNS Settings. cPanel-based registrars: Zone Editor. If the panel is limited, use Cloudflare nameservers.
Complete setup checklist
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Cannot verify authority | Check the CNAME name and value exactly. Remove the domain part if your panel adds it automatically. |
| SSL not created or renewed | Check CAA records. Add one for letsencrypt.org or remove ones that block it. |
| Root domain not opening | Confirm all four A records exist, no old A records remain, and Redirect domain is on. |
| HTTPS missing | Switch Cloudflare records to DNS only, wait, then toggle HTTPS off and on. |
| Too many redirects | Disable the Cloudflare proxy and any forced redirect rules. |
| Still not working | Wait, repeat the steps, then contact your domain provider. |
Frequently asked questions
How long does Blogger DNS take?
Google advises waiting at least one hour after adding records. The old blogspot address can take up to 24 hours to redirect.
Can I use Blogger with Cloudflare?
Yes. Use Cloudflare for DNS with all records set to DNS only.
Do I need a CAA record?
Only if your domain already uses CAA records. Then you must allow letsencrypt.org, or Blogger cannot create or renew your SSL certificate.
Will I lose SEO with a custom domain?
The old blogspot address redirects to the new one. Add the new domain to Search Console and resubmit your sitemap.
Is a custom domain free?
Blogger hosting is free. You pay your registrar yearly for the domain.
Official sources
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Steps checked on October 24, 2026 against Google’s Blogger Help page. Provider menus change, so check your panel before you edit records.
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