How To Point a Domain to Blogger

Introduction: Understanding Domain Pointing and Its Importance

To Point A Domain to Blogger might sound a bit technical at first, but once you know where to click and what to paste, it is pretty straightforward. If you are using ARZ Host and you want your blog to look more professional with a custom domain, you’re already halfway there just by making that decision. 

A custom domain gives your blog that polished touch, and it’s way more memorable than the default Blogspot address.

The trick is knowing how to work with the domain settings. It’s not exactly complicated, but there are a few things you gotta get just right. Miss one tiny detail and Blogger won’t recognize your domain.

That can be frustrating, especially if you’re not used to poking around in DNS settings. But once you’ve done it, it’s one of those things that makes you feel like a bit of a tech wizard, at least for a moment.

ARZ Blog makes it easy to manage your domain, and Blogger is super flexible when it comes to connecting outside domains. The two work pretty well together. It’s just a matter of pointing the correct records to the right places and being a bit patient while it all syncs up behind the scenes.

What is Domain Pointing, and Why Does It Matter

Domain pointing sounds a bit techy, but it’s just about telling your domain where to go. Think of your domain as an address and Blogger as the house. If the address doesn’t point to the right place, no one will find your blog—simple as that.

When you buy a domain from ARZ Host and build your blog on Blogger, they’re not automatically connected. You have to kind of bridge the two. That’s where domain pointing comes in. You’re saying, “Hey, when someone types mydomain.com, take them to my blog on Blogger.”

Why bother? Well, using your domain just looks better. Clean, professional, and easy to remember. Plus, it’s yours — no blogspot in the name, no shared branding. It’s your little corner of the internet.

Pointing a Domain to Blogger: Step-by-Step Guide

Before diving in, just make sure you’ve got a few things ready:

• A domain you’ve registered through ARZ Host. If you haven’t done that yet, grab one — it only takes a few minutes.
• Access to your cPanel. That’s where you’ll tweak the DNS settings. You can find it in your ARZ Host account.
• A Blogger account. You’ll need that to grab the info Blogger gives you for connecting everything.
• And a bit of patience. Sometimes, DNS changes don’t kick in right away. It can take a few hours, maybe even a day. So don’t stress if things don’t work instantly.

Prepare Your Blogger Account: Setting Up Domain Integration

Alright, let’s get started. Before messing around with your domain settings, you’ll need to do a few things inside your Blogger account. It doesn’t take long; just follow these steps.

• Sign in to Blogger: First off, go to blogger.com and sign in with your Google account. Make sure you’re using the one linked to your blog—seems obvious, but people mix that up more often than you’d think.
• Go to Settings: Once you’re in, choose the blog to which you want to connect the domain (if you have more than one). Then, look at the left-hand menu for Settings and click it.
• Find Publishing: Scroll down a bit until you see the Publishing section. That’s where you’ll be adding your domain.
• Click on Custom Domain: You’ll see a spot where it says “Custom domain.” Click that. It’ll open up a little input box.
• Enter Your Domain: This is important—make sure you type your domain with the “www” at the beginning—not just yourdomain.com, but www.yourdomain.com. It needs the www prefix to work correctly.
• Click Save: Once you’ve entered it, hit Save. You will initially get an error message, which is normal.
• Blogger will provide two CNAME records:
  • One standard CNAME with www pointing to ghs.google.com
  • A second unique CNAME for verification specific to your blog
• Copy those CNAME records: Save them somewhere you can find them again. You’ll be adding them to your domain’s DNS settings later, and if you lose them, you’ll have to go back and do this again.

Log In To Your Control Panel: Accessing DNS Management

Alright, now that you’ve got the CNAME records from Blogger, it’s time to hop into your hosting panel and sort out the DNS side of things. Don’t worry; it sounds more technical than it actually is.

• Access your cPanel: Head over to the ARZ Host website and Log In To Your Client Area. Once you’re in, look for a button or link that says something like cPanel—click that. It might take a few seconds to load, depending on your connection, but no big deal.
• Scroll down to the Domains section. Once you’re in cPanel, you’ll see all kinds of stuff—don’t get overwhelmed. Just scroll down a bit until you see the section labeled Domains. That’s the one you need.
• Open the Zone Editor: In the Domains section, there should be something called Zone Editor. Click that. This is where you’ll be adding those CNAME records Blogger gave you.

Add Required CNAME Records: Establishing Blogger Verification

Okay, now that you’re in the Zone Editor, it’s time to Add and Manage those CNAME Records Blogger gave you earlier. These records tell your domain where to point so it shows your blog. It doesn’t take long.

Add the first (standard) CNAME record.

Click on “Add Record” or something similar (it depends on how your cPanel is set up).

• For the Name, type www
• For the Value or Destination, enter ghs.google.com
• Leave the TTL as it is unless you know what you’re doing (most people just leave it).

Add the second (unique) CNAME record from Blogger.

Now add a second CNAME. This one’s a bit more specific to your blog. You should’ve copied it earlier from Blogger—if not, go back and grab it.

• The Name will look something like r2b6zengztjs (yours will be different)
• And the Value might be like: gv-abcdefg.googlehosted.com
• Again, just paste what Blogger gave you.

Save your changes

Once both records are added, make sure you click Save or Add Record—whichever button shows up. Some panels save automatically, but it’s still good to double-check.

Add A Records to Point Domain to Google IPs: Configuring Redirection

Okay, so here’s the deal. If you want your site to load without the www, like just yourdomain.com, you need to Add a few A Records. It’s basically like telling your domain where to look when someone types that in.

• You’re still in the Zone Editor, right? Click “Add Record,” and this time, you’re going to add A records, not CNAMEs.
• Here are the four IPs you need to use — just add them one at a time:
  • 216.239.32.21
  • 216.239.34.21
  • 216.239.36.21
  • 216.239.38.21
• They all go to Google’s servers behind Blogger, so don’t worry about what they are precisely. Just plug them in.
• For the Name field (some cPanels call it Host or something similar), just type @. That’s a shortcut that means the base domain — so, like, without the www.
  • If @ doesn’t work for some reason, you can just enter your domain name instead, like yourdomain.com.
• After each one, hit the “Save” or “Add Record” button. It is easy to forget when you’re doing the same thing a few times in a row.

Wait for DNS Propagation: Allowing Time for Updates

Now, here comes the part that tests your patience a bit. After you’ve added all the records and saved everything, you’ll need to wait. This is called DNS propagation, and it’s basically the time it takes for the changes you make to spread across the internet.

Sometimes, it’s quick, like within an hour or two. But other times, it can take up to 24 or even 72 hours. During that period, don’t be surprised if your domain doesn’t work right away. You might type it in and get an error, or it might go nowhere. It’s normal. It just means the changes haven’t fully kicked in yet.

Finalize Settings in Blogger: Completing the Configuration

• Alright, now that you’ve sorted the DNS records and everything’s saved in cPanel, it’s time to go back to your Blogger account.
• Once you’re in, click on Settings in the left menu — you might need to scroll a bit to find the Publishing section.
• Under Publishing, check if your custom domain is showing. It should be something like www.yourdomain.com. If it’s not there, try adding it again. Make sure it starts with “www” — Blogger won’t accept it without that.
• After that, you’ll see an option that says something like Redirect yourdomain.com to www.yourdomain.com. You’ll want to turn that on. It just makes sure that if someone types in your domain without the “www,” they’ll still land on your blog instead of getting an error page. Pretty important.
• Once that’s switched on, scroll down a bit and click Save to lock in the changes.

Troubleshooting Tips: Addressing Common Issues

Sometimes, things don’t work right away, and that’s normal. Here are a few quick things to check if your blog still isn’t loading on your custom domain:

• First, try clearing your browser cache. It sounds simple, but you’d be surprised how often your browser just keeps showing the old version of the site. Refresh after that and see if it helps.
• Go back to your DNS settings in cPanel and double-check everything. Look closely at the CNAME and A records you added. A small typo — like a missing dot or an extra space — can mess it up.
• If you’ve waited a few hours and it’s still not working, it might be worth reaching out to ARZ Host’s support. Sometimes, DNS changes don’t apply correctly on the server side, and they can help sort that out.
• Also, in Blogger, if you’re getting something like a domain ownership error, that usually means one of the CNAME records isn’t right. Go back and compare the values from Blogger to what you entered in cPanel. Make sure both are an exact match.

Take it step by step, and don’t stress too much — it usually comes down to a tiny detail. Fix that, and you’re good to go.

Conclusion: Best Practices for Seamless Domain Integration with Blogger

Pointing your domain from ARZ Host to your Blogger blog using cPanel isn’t too complicated, but you do need to go through the steps carefully. When it’s all set up the right way, it gives your blog that extra touch of professionalism, and it’s a big plus for your branding, too.

The key part is adding those CNAME and A records exactly as Blogger gives them to you. Don’t rush it—double-check them before saving anything. Even one wrong letter or number can throw things off. And if you want visitors to land on the right page no matter what they type, don’t forget to set up the redirect from the version without www to the one with it. That bit’s optional, but honestly, it just makes life easier for everyone.

Once all that’s in place, give it a bit of time. The internet is not instant when it comes to DNS stuff—it can take a few hours, sometimes even longer. It’s normal, so try not to worry if it doesn’t work right away. Just wait, refresh, and check again later.

What matters here is being patient and paying attention to the little details when you’re setting things up. If you have done that, your custom domain should connect just fine. Once it’s live, you have a cleaner, easier-to-remember web address, which makes your blog look more serious and trustworthy. Plus, search engines tend to like that kind of setup, so that’s a nice bonus, too.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Are there any common errors to watch out for when setting up domain records?

Yes, there are a few. One of the most common ones is a typo in the CNAME or A records—even a tiny mistake like a missing dot or space can mess things up. Also, make sure you’re not duplicating records or mixing up the hostnames. And don’t forget to save changes after each update. It sounds obvious, but it happens.

Can I use a subdomain instead of the main domain for my Blogger blog?

Yes, you can. Something like blog.yourdomain.com works fine if you’d rather keep your main domain for something else. Just make sure to update the correct DNS record in cPanel and enter the subdomain in Blogger’s settings (with the “www” left out in that case).

What should I do if my domain isn’t redirecting correctly to Blogger?

First, give it a few hours; DNS updates aren’t instant. If it’s still not working, go back and double-check your DNS records. Look closely at the values Blogger gave you and make sure they match exactly in your cPanel. Also, make sure the redirect option in Blogger settings is turned on. If everything looks right and it’s still acting up, reach out to ARZ Host support.

How can I ensure the redirect works consistently across all devices and browsers?

Honestly, the main thing is setting it up properly in the first place. If you’ve added the correct A records and turned on the redirect from non-www to www in Blogger, it should just work. Clearing your browser cache can help when testing it, too — sometimes, your device just needs a little push to load the updated info.

What are the benefits of enabling the non-www to www redirect in Blogger?

It’s mainly about consistency and user experience. Some people type your domain with “www,” and some do not. If that redirects off, one of those versions might not work — or worse, show an error. Enabling it means no matter what they type, everyone ends up in the same place. It’s also better for SEO.

Can I connect multiple domains to the same Blogger blog?

Not really. Blogger only supports one custom domain per blog. You can’t point two different domains to the same blog directly. What you can do is set up a redirect from one domain to the other through your hosting or domain provider, but that’s more of a workaround.

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