Custom Domain Setup

Use your own domain name for your blog instead of the default blogstack.pro subdomain. Follow this step-by-step guide to configure your custom domain.

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Requirements

  • • Professional plan or higher
  • • Access to your domain's DNS settings
  • • Domain must be registered and active

Step-by-Step Setup

Follow these steps to connect your custom domain to your BlogStack.pro blog.

1

Add Domain in BlogStack.pro

  1. 1. Go to your blog settings in the dashboard
  2. 2. Navigate to the "Custom Domain" section
  3. 3. Enter your domain name (e.g., blog.yourdomain.com)
  4. 4. Click "Add Domain" to start the verification process
Example Domain
blog.yourdomain.com
2

Configure DNS Records

Add the following DNS records to your domain provider (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare, etc.):

CNAME Record
Name: blog (or your subdomain)
Value: cname.blogstack.pro
TTL: 300 (or Auto)
Alternative: A Record
Name: blog
Value: 185.199.108.153
TTL: 300
Note: DNS changes can take up to 48 hours to propagate worldwide, but typically take effect within 15-30 minutes.
3

Verify Domain

  1. 1. Wait for DNS changes to propagate (15-30 minutes)
  2. 2. Return to your BlogStack.pro domain settings
  3. 3. Click "Verify Domain" next to your custom domain
  4. 4. If successful, you'll see a green checkmark
Success! Once verified, your blog will be accessible at your custom domain with a free SSL certificate automatically configured.
4

Update Settings & Test

  1. 1. Set your custom domain as the primary domain
  2. 2. Update any hardcoded links in your content
  3. 3. Test your blog at the new domain
  4. 4. Verify SSL certificate is working (https://)

Troubleshooting

Common issues and how to resolve them.

Domain Not Verifying

Check DNS Settings:

Verify your DNS records are correctly configured and match exactly.

Wait for Propagation:

DNS changes can take up to 48 hours to fully propagate.

Use DNS Checker:

Use online tools like dnschecker.org to verify propagation.

SSL Certificate Issues

Certificate Pending:

SSL certificates are issued automatically but can take 15-20 minutes.

Mixed Content Warnings:

Update any http:// links to https:// in your blog content.

Browser Cache:

Clear browser cache or try in incognito mode.

Redirect Issues

Old Links Still Work:

We automatically redirect your old subdomain to the new domain.

Search Engine Updates:

Submit new sitemap to Google Search Console for faster indexing.

Need More Help?

Can't resolve the issue? Our support team is here to help.

Contact Support

Domain Provider Guides

Specific instructions for popular domain providers.

C

Cloudflare

Setup guide

G

GoDaddy

Setup guide

N

Namecheap

Setup guide

G

Google Domains

Setup guide

Domain Set Up Successfully?

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