Using a subdomain (e.g., blog.example.com) for your Blogger site can help organize your content and improve your branding.
This guide will walk you through the steps to configure a subdomain for Blogger.
Why Use a Subdomain?
- Organizes your content (e.g.,
news.example.com,shop.example.com). - Enhances SEO and website structure.
- Allows multiple blogs under one main domain.
- Makes your blog look more professional.
Prerequisites
Before setting up a subdomain, ensure you have:
- A Blogger account with an active blog.
- A custom domain purchased from a domain registrar (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare).
- Access to your DNS settings in your domain provider.
Step 1: Add a Custom Subdomain in Blogger
- Log in to Blogger and go to Settings.
- Under Publishing, click Custom domain.
- Enter your subdomain (e.g.,
blog.example.com) and click Save. - You will see an error message with CNAME records that you need to add in your domain's DNS settings.
Step 2: Configure DNS Settings for the Subdomain
To link your subdomain with Blogger, you need to update your DNS settings in your domain registrar.
Add CNAME Records
Go to your domain registrar’s DNS settings.
Add the two CNAME records provided by Blogger:
Type Name Value CNAME blog ghs.google.com CNAME xyz abc.googlehosted.com (Unique to your blog)
📌 Note: Replace xyz and abc.googlehosted.com with the exact values given by Blogger.
Step 3: Verify and Save Settings in Blogger
- Wait for DNS propagation (this can take a few minutes to several hours).
- Go back to Blogger > Settings > Custom domain.
- Click Save again.
- Your subdomain should now be successfully linked to your Blogger blog.
Step 4: Enable HTTPS for Security
- Go to Blogger > Settings.
- Enable HTTPS availability and HTTPS redirect.
- This ensures a secure connection and improves SEO.
Troubleshooting Tips
Issue: Subdomain Not Working
✅ Double-check CNAME records in your DNS settings. ✅ Wait for DNS propagation to complete. ✅ Clear your browser cache and try again.
Issue: HTTPS Not Available
✅ Enable HTTPS availability in Blogger settings. ✅ Allow time for SSL certificate activation. ✅ Remove any conflicting SSL settings from your domain provider.
Conclusion
Adding a subdomain to Blogger is a great way to organize content and enhance your blog’s branding. By following these steps, you can easily set up a subdomain and optimize your blog for a better user experience.
🚀 Try it out and take your blog to the next level!