Would you like to personalize your
Tumblr blog with your own domain name? Here’s how you can redirect a
domain to Tumblr and register it with your blog.
When you signup for a new Tumblr Blog, by default your blog’s address
will beyour_blog_name.tumblr.com. One of the best reasons to use your own domain name
is that you could always move the domain to another blog service if you decide
to switch and quit blogging at Tumblr. With your own domain, your blog’s
identity is secure, and best of all, once you own a domain it’s free to add it
to your Tumblr. Here’s how to do it.
Redirect Your Domain to Tumblr
First, you need to own a domain name. There are many popular
domain registrars, and you can usually signup for a new domain name for around
$10. If you don’t already have one, find a domain hosting service you
feel good with and signup for a new domain name.
Once you’ve got a domain name, you need to direct your domain name to
point to Tumblr’s servers. Or, if you want to keep your domain name at a
current site, you could redirect a subdomain to Tumblr. Our domain was
hosted with 1&1, so here’s how to do it there; the process is generally the
same on other registrars, though the wording may be slightly different.
Login to your domain administration page, and if your hosting company offers multiple
services, select to Manage your Domain.
Now select your domain name, click the DNS button, and select Edit DNS Settings. Again, this may appear different depending on your domain
registrar, but should in general work the same.
Now, on the IP Address settings, select Other IP address, and then
enter Tumblr’s IP address:
72.32.231.8
Click Ok when you’re finished making the changes. Now your domain name
should be ready to add to your Tumblr blog, though note that it can take up to
72 hours for the changes to go through.
Add Your Domain to Tumblr
Once you’ve changed your DNS settings, head over to Tumblr’s Check
Domain page (link below) to make sure everything is setup correctly. Enter your domain
name, and clickCheck
domain.
If everything’s setup correctly, you’ll see a confirmation like the one
below.
Alternately, if your domain is not pointing to Tumblr, you’ll see a
message informing you that it isn’t pointed to Tumblr. If you see this,
make sure you entered your domain correctly, and then go back and check your
domain settings at your domain registrar.
If everything is directing to Tumblr correctly, you should now see a
page similar to the following screenshot when you visit your domain. Now
you’re ready to add it to your Tumblr account.
Browse to tumblr.com/customize (link below), and click the Info tab at the top.
Now check the box near the bottom that says Use a custom domain name, and enter your domain name in the field.
Click Save
+ Close on the top right corner, and now you
should see your Tumblr blog when you browse to your new domain. If you
don’t see it, press Shift+F5 to force your browser to fully refresh.
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