I recently switched my domain name, so I decided to take some notes to help everyone easily set up their own GitHub Pages custom domain.
Step 1: Purchase a Domain
First, purchase the domain name you want. I bought mine from Google Domains. If you have a preferred domain registrar, feel free to use that. This guide uses Google Domains as an example.
Step 2: Add a CNAME Record in DNS Settings
After purchasing the domain, you need to configure the DNS settings. Follow the diagram below to set things up.
Step 3: Configure GitHub Pages
Go to your GitHub repository settings and configure your domain.
After the configuration is complete, you’ll notice a file named CNAME in your repository, containing your domain.
alanzhan.dev
Step 4: Wait
Wait for the DNS records to propagate and take effect!
And that’s it — you’re all set!
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