How to Host a Medium Blog on a Private Domain Name with Namecheap

Introduction

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Hosting a Medium blog on a private domain name can help you maintain a professional and custom online presence. Following this guide, you can seamlessly integrate your Medium blog with a domain purchased from Namecheap. This article provides a step-by-step process to make this happen.

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Step 1: Purchase a Domain

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The first step involves registering your desired domain name at Namecheap. Navigate to the Namecheap website, choose the domain you wish to use, and proceed with the purchase process. This will ensure that your blog has a unique and memorable URL.

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Step 2: Set Up Your Medium Blog

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Create a Medium Account

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If you haven’t already, sign up for a Medium account and create your blog. Take some time to craft an engaging profile and write a few introductory posts to capture your audience's interest.

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Step 3: Configure Domain Settings on Namecheap

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Log in to Namecheap

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Login to your Namecheap account where you can manage your domain settings.

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Access Domain List

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Find your purchased domain in the list of managed domains.

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Manage Domain

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Click on the “Manage” option next to your domain to proceed with domain configuration.

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Set Up DNS

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Click on the “Set Up DNS” section under the Manage Domain menu.

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Add CNAME Record

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Under the DNS Records section, add a CNAME record as follows:

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Add URL Redirect Record (Optional)

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If you wish to set up a permanent redirect from your domain (without “www”) to your Medium blog, you can add a URL Redirect record as follows:

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Step 4: Configure Medium Settings

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Go to Medium Settings

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In your Medium account, click on your profile picture in the top-right corner to access the profile settings. Scroll down to the “Custom Domain” section.

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Verify Ownership

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Medium may require you to verify the ownership of your domain. Follow the instructions provided by Medium to complete this step. This typically involves adding a CNAME or TXT record to your domain.

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Step 5: Wait for DNS Propagation

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It may take several hours up to 48 hours for the DNS changes to propagate. During this time, your custom domain may not immediately point to your Medium blog. Keep an eye on your domain to ensure that the changes have taken effect.

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Step 6: Test Your Domain

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After DNS propagation, visit your custom domain to ensure it redirects to your Medium blog properly. If the redirect works, your blog should now be accessible through your domain name.

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Additional Tips

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SSL Certificate

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Medium automatically provides SSL for custom domains. Ensure your site is secure by verifying the SSL certificate.

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SEO Settings

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Consider configuring SEO settings in Medium to enhance your blog's visibility and accessibility to search engines.

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Following these steps will allow you to successfully host your Medium blog on a private domain name registered with Namecheap. If you encounter any issues, both Medium and Namecheap have support resources available to help troubleshoot specific problems.

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