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How do I set up my domain with Blogger or Blogspot?

To connect your domain to your Blogger (Blogspot) blog, please follow the steps below carefully.

Step 1: Configure Your Domain in Blogger

1. Sign in to Blogger.
2. At the top left, select a blog.
3. In the left menu, click Settings.
4. Under the Publishing section, click Custom domain.
   • a. Enter the URL of the domain that you bought, www.yourdomain.ext (for example: www.dynadot.com).
   • b. Click Save.
5. You will likely receive an error message along with two required CNAME records:
   • Blog CNAME: Name: www; Destination: ghs.google.com.
   • Security CNAME: Name: XXX; Destination: XXX. ("XXX" means this value is different for each person and is specific to your blog and your Google Account.)

After copying these two CNAME records, continue with the steps below to configure your domain on Dynadot.

Step 2: Add DNS Records in Dynadot

1. Sign in to your Dynadot account.
2. Select "My Domains" from the left-side menu bar and click "Manage Domains" in the drop-down.
3. Check the box next to your domain name(s) and click on the "Action" button.
4. Choose "DNS Settings" from the "Action" list.
5. On the DNS page, select "Dynadot DNS" from the top drop-down menu.
6. In the "Domain Record (optional)" field, add 4 record lines, select "A" from the drop-down menus and enter the following four Google's IPs in the "IP Address / Destination" box.

• 216.239.32.21
• 216.239.34.21
• 216.239.36.21
• 216.239.38.21

7. In the "Subdomain Records (optional) field", add 2 record lines, select "CNAME" from the drop-down menus and enter the below two CNAME records you have obtained within your blogger account.
8. Subdomain: www → IP Address / Destination: ghs.google.com
9. Subdomain: XXX → IP Address / Destination: XXX (Please use the exact CNAME values provided in your Blogger settings.)
10. Click Save Settings to apply the changes.

Finally, return to your Blogger account and verify that the two CNAME records have been correctly added. Once verified, try saving the custom domain settings again to complete the setup.

Please be aware that it might take some time for your name server changes to propagate.

You can also create your blog right here on Dynadot! Upgrade to our Pro website builder plan to create a beautiful website with blog functionality.

NOTE:
Your settings should look similar to what is shown below: (click to enlarge)

What are the steps involved in the domain transfer process?

There are a few "prep steps" we recommend doing before you start the domain transfer process, followed by the "next steps" outlined below:

Prep Steps:

1. Make sure your domain is older than 60 days, i.e. has been registered longer than 60 days and has not been transferred within the last 60 days.
2. Make sure your domain is not about to expire. Although the transfer may go through even if your domain expires during it, there is no guarantee that will be the case. We recommend initiating the domain transfer at least 2 weeks before the expiration date.
3. Double check that your Whois email address is accurate and accessible. This is where we will send the transfer authorization email. If you can't get to this email to authorize the transfer, the process will be not be able to complete.

Next Steps:

1. Submit a domain transfer order for the domain or domains (we also offer bulk transfers) you wish to transfer.
2. Once we have received payment, we will do a Whois lookup for your domain. Then we will send you an email to authorize the domain transfer to the email address listed in the Whois. This is to prevent a domain from being transferred without the domain owner's permission.
3. Your previous registrar may contact you to confirm the domain transfer. If you want the domain transfer to continue, tell them yes, you authorized the transfer.
4. Your previous registrar approves the transfer. The central registry changes the registrar for your domain to Dynadot. We add the domain to your account and notify you through email.

Transfers can take anywhere from 5-15 days, depending on how fast each step can be completed.

Concerned about website or email downtime during the transfer? Check the link below:
If I transfer my domain to you, will my website and email be affected?