How to Connect Your Namecheap Domain to Blogger (A Simple, Step-by-Step Guide)

Buying a custom domain is the biggest milestone for any blogger. It instantly upgrades your site from a hobby to a professional platform.

I just went through this exact process myself today for mavscorner.com. Sitting at my desk with a fresh mug of hot choco, I bought the domain onNamecheap and immediately linked it to my Blogger dashboard.

If you are not an IT professional, dealing with "DNS records" and "CNAMEs" can look incredibly intimidating. A lot of people buy their domain and then get completely stuck trying to make it work.

To save you the headache, I documented my exact workflow. Here is the simplest, foolproof guide to migrating your Blogspot site to a custom Namecheap domain without breaking any of your existing links.

Step 1: Trigger the Error on Blogger (To Get Your Secret Codes)

Before we touch Namecheap, we need to get your unique security codes from Google.

1. Open your Blogger Dashboard.
2. On the left sidebar, click on Settings.
3. Scroll down to the Publishing section and click on Custom domain.
4. Type in your new domain name. Important: You must include the "www" (e.g., www.yourdomain.com).
5. Click Save.

At this point, Blogger will show you an error message in red text. Don't panic! This is supposed to happen. Google is generating two specific CNAME records to prove you actually own the domain. Keep this tab open; you will need to copy these codes in the next step.

Step 2: Configure the Namecheap "Backend"

Now we need to tell Namecheap to point your domain to Google's servers.

1. Open a new tab, log into your Namecheap account, and go to your Domain List.
2. Find your new domain and click the Manage button on the right.
3. Click on the Advanced DNS tab at the top.
4. Look for the "Host Records" section. If there are any default records there (like a CNAME for parking), delete them using the trash can icon.

Step 3: Add the CNAME Records

You are going to add two CNAME records using the red text from that Blogger error message.

Record 1 (The Standard Google Link):

• Click Add New Record and select CNAME Record.
• Host: Type www
• Value/Target: Type ghs.google.com
• TTL: Leave as Automatic and click the green checkmark to save.

Record 2 (Your Unique Security Link):

• Click Add New Record and select CNAME Record again.
• Host: Copy the short string of random letters from Blogger (e.g., hq5xyz...).
• Value/Target: Copy the long string of letters and numbers from Blogger (e.g., gv-abcdefg.dv.googlehosted.com).
• Click the green checkmark to save.

Step 4: Add the Four "A Records" (Google's IP Addresses)

This step ensures that if someone types your site without the "www" (just yourdomain.com), they still reach your blog instead of an error page.

You need to add four separate A Records pointing to Google's official IP addresses.

• Click Add New Record and select A Record.
• Host: Type @
• Value: Type 216.239.32.21
• Save it.

Repeat this exact process three more times, changing only the Value number:

• 2nd A Record Value: 216.239.34.21
• 3rd A Record Value: 216.239.36.21
• 4th A Record Value: 216.239.38.21

Step 5: The Waiting Game (Propagation)

Your Namecheap setup is fully optimized. Now, you have to wait.

It takes time for the internet servers around the world to update their directories with your new address. This is called "propagation." It usually takes anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour. Go take a walk or grab a snack.

Step 6: Finalize the Connection

Once you’ve given it some time, go back to your open Blogger tab.

1. Click Save on that custom domain window again. If you waited long enough, the error will disappear, and your new domain will be accepted.
2. Right below your new custom domain, turn on the toggle for Redirect domain. This is crucial. It ensures anyone who visits your old .blogspot links gets instantly forwarded to your new .com address without losing any traffic.
3. Scroll down slightly to the HTTPS section and make sure HTTPS Availability is turned ON. This gives your site the secure padlock icon in the browser, which is vital for reader trust and Google search rankings.

System Optimized

That’s it! You have successfully migrated your infrastructure. Your site looks professional, your links are preserved, and you are ready to scale up your content.