If you’re looking to personalize your BlueSky social media profile, using your own domain is a great way to establish credibility and enhance your online presence. BlueSky allows you to connect a custom domain to your profile, making your identity more recognizable and trustworthy. Here’s how you can set it up with NodeSpace Hosting.
Why Use Your Own Domain?
Using a custom domain offers several benefits:
- Professional Appearance: A personalized domain reinforces your brand and looks more credible.
- Enhanced Control: With your own domain, you have full control over your online identity.
- Easier Recognition: Your followers can identify you quickly by your unique domain.
Step 1: Choose Your Domain
If you haven’t already registered a domain, you can purchase one directly from NodeSpace. Simply log in to your NodeSpace account and choose a domain that represents you or your brand.
Step 2: Update Your DNS Records
To connect your domain to BlueSky, you’ll need to create a TXT record in your DNS settings. Follow these steps:
- Log in to your NodeSpace Hosting account.
- Go to Domains and select your domain.
- Navigate to DNS Management.
- Add a new TXT record with the following details:
- Host/Name:
_atproto - Value/Content: This value will be provided by BlueSky during the setup process.
- TTL (Time to Live): 3600 (recommended)
- Host/Name:
- Save the changes.
Step 3: Verify Your Domain in BlueSky
Once your TXT record is added, head over to BlueSky and:
- Open the Settings in your BlueSky profile.
- Select Handle and then Change Handle.
- Choose I have my own domain and enter your domain name.
- Follow the instructions to confirm ownership by verifying the
TXTrecord you added.
Step 4: Confirm and Enjoy
After BlueSky verifies your domain, your custom handle will be active. For example, instead of @username.bsky.social, you can now be @yourdomain.com. Don’t forget to follow NodeSpace on BlueSky at @nodespace.com!
Troubleshooting Tips
- DNS Propagation: Changes to DNS records can take time to propagate. Allow up to 24 hours for your new
TXTrecord to update. - Check for Errors: Double-check that the
_atprotorecord is spelled correctly and that your domain is entered exactly as instructed by BlueSky. - Contact Support: If you encounter issues, NodeSpace’s support team is always ready to help.
Final Thoughts
Using your own domain with BlueSky is an excellent way to stand out while reinforcing your brand. With NodeSpace Hosting’s reliable DNS management tools, setting up your custom domain is simple and fast. Give your BlueSky profile a professional edge today!
