Have you ever wanted to give your Blogger blog a more professional look with your own custom domain name? If you're using Blogger and have bought a domain from HIOX India, you’re in the right place. In this guide, I’ll show you how to connect your HIOX India domain to your Blogger site step by step. Don’t worry—it’s not as difficult as it sounds! With a little patience and the right steps, your blog will be live on your custom domain in no time.
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| How to Set Up a Custom Domain in Blogger with HIOX India (2025) |
🧩 What Are CNAME Records in Blogger?
Before connecting your custom domain to Blogger, it’s important to understand what CNAME records are and why they matter.
A CNAME (Canonical Name) record is a type of DNS (Domain Name System) setting that tells the internet where your domain should point. In simple words:
CNAME helps link your domain name (like www.yoursitename.com) to your Blogger blog.
When you set up a custom domain in Blogger, Google gives you two special CNAME records. These records must be added to your domain provider’s DNS settings—in this case, HIOX India. They help Google verify that you are the owner of the domain and that it should show your Blogger site.
✂️ Example CNAME Records from Blogger
When you add your domain in Blogger, you'll see two CNAMEs like this:
| Name/Host | Destination/Points to |
|---|---|
| www | ghs.google.com |
| ab12cd3xyz | gv-xyz12345.dv.googlehosted.com |
✅ Step 1: Copy CNAME from Blogger
- Go to Blogger → Settings → Custom Domain.
- Enter your domain with
www.likewww.yoursite.comand click Save. - You'll get two CNAME records:
- CNAME 1:
- Name:
www - Destination:
ghs.google.com
CNAME 2:
- Name: e.g.,
ab12cd34 - Destination: e.g.,
gv-xyz123.dv.googlehosted.com
📋 Copy both of them.
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| copy the CNAMEs Code for Blogger |
✅ Step 2: Log in to HIOX India
- Go to https://www.hioxindia.com.
- Click Client Login and enter your credentials.
- Go to My Domains → Select your domain.
- Click on Manage DNS Records.
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| Hiox India Manage Domains |
Add Both Records
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| Add Both Records |
✅ Step 3: Add CNAME Records in HIOX
- In the DNS Management panel, click Add New Record.
- Select Type: CNAME
- Host Name:
www - Value:
ghs.google.com
- Add the second CNAME:
- Host Name: (The unique code like
ab12cd34) - Value: (The destination code from Blogger)
📝 Example:
| Type | Hostname | Value |
|---|---|---|
| CNAME | www | ghs.google.com |
| CNAME | ab12cd34 | gv-xyz123.dv.googlehosted.com |
✅ Step 4: Add A Records for non-www access
Add 4 A records to support yourdomain.com (without www):
| Type | Hostname | IP Address |
|---|---|---|
| A | @ | 216.239.32.21 |
| A | @ | 216.239.34.21 |
| A | @ | 216.239.36.21 |
| A | @ | 216.239.38.21 |
✅ Step 5: Go Back to Blogger and Save Domain
- After saving all DNS records in HIOX, go back to Blogger → Settings → Custom Domain.
- Click Save.
- It should now accept your domain.
⏳ Wait 30–60 minutes, sometimes up to 24 hours for DNS to propagate.
✅ Step 6: Enable HTTPS
- In Blogger Settings, scroll to HTTPS.
- Turn on both:
- HTTPS Availability → ON
- HTTPS Redirect → ON
🔒 Your blog will be secure with https
✅ Conclusion
Setting up a custom domain in Blogger using HIOX India might seem a bit tricky at first, but once you understand how CNAME records work and where to place them, the process becomes simple. By following the steps carefully—copying the CNAME records from Blogger and pasting them into your HIOX India DNS settings—you can give your blog a professional touch with your own domain name.
If you face any issues, don’t panic. DNS changes might take a few hours to reflect. Just be patient, and your blog will soon be live on your new custom domain!
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