How to Get started with Blogger

Get started with Blogger

You can start posting info and stories with Blogger.

Note: When you use Blogger, make sure you comply with the Blogger Content Policy and Terms of Service.

Start using Blogger

• Make sure your browser uses cookies.

Enable or disable cookies

If you’re trying to use your Google Account and see a message saying your browser's cookie functionality is turned off, it’s likely your browser's cookies are disabled. You’ll need to turn cookies on to use your Google Account.

How to turn on cookies

For Google Chrome

• Select the Chrome menu icon Menu.
• Select Settings.
• Near the bottom of the page, select Show advanced settings.
• In the "Privacy" section, select Content settings.
• Select Allow local data to be set (recommended).
• Select Done.

Learn more about managing your cookies settings in Google Chrome, like how to block third-party cookies.

Other browsers

Please see your browser's help resources.

How to turn off cookies 

Google Chrome

• Select the Chrome menu icon Menu.
• Select Settings.
• Near the bottom of the page, select Show advanced settings.
• In the "Privacy" section, select Content settings.
• Select Block sites from setting any data.
• Select Done.

Other browsers

Please see your browser's help resources. 

How enabling cookies helps you 

Turning cookies on makes it easier for you to browse the web. Cookies are files created by websites you’ve visited, which store information, like the language you prefer or profile information. 

At Google, we use cookies to improve the quality of our service. Check our Privacy Policy for more information about cookies.
Fix problems with cookies 

If you enabled cookies on your browser but you’re still seeing an error message, try opening a new window in your browser or closing other tabs in your browser.
If you still have trouble, try clearing your cache and cookies. 

• Turn Javascript on.

Enable JavaScript in your browser to see ads on your site

To view Google ads on a website, you need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. To do so, please follow the instructions below:

Google Chrome

Click the Chrome menu icon Menu on the browser toolbar.

• Select Settings.
• On the "Settings" page, click the Show advanced settings... link.
• In the "Privacy" section, click Content settings...
• Select Allow all sites to run JavaScript (recommended) in the "JavaScript" section.
• Click Done.

Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari

Review and follow the instructions provided by your browser:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari

Please keep in mind that upgrading your browser or installing new security software or security patches may affect your JavaScript settings. It is a good idea to double-check that JavaScript is still enabled if you notice problems displaying Google ads. Additionally, if your JavaScript setting is set to 'Prompt', you may encounter a warning about downloading potentially dangerous scripts from a website that displays Google ads.

note : If you are still experiencing problems viewing the ads after ensuring that JavaScript is enabled in your browser, please check our list of the most common reason ads don't show.

• Sign in to Blogger.

To sign in to Blogger please see this link

• Create a Blogger profile or use your Google+ profile.

Change your profile on Blogger

You can share information about yourself with your readers through your Blogger or Google+ profile. You can only use one profile for all blogs you contribute to.

Choose and edit your profile

You can use your Google+ profile or create a Blogger-specific profile:

• Sign in to Blogger.
• At the top right, click Settings Settings > Edit User Settings.
• Under "General," select a profile type:

• Google+
• Blogger

• Click Save.

Use a Google+ profile on Blogger

• Switching to a Google+ profile will affect all your blogs.
• After you've switched, you have 30 days to revert to your Blogger profile.
• After 30 days, your Blogger profile will be deleted and you'll need to create a new Blogger profile.
• Any information you had in your Blogger profile will not be shown in your Google+ profile.
• Google+ profiles are public, but you can choose whether your profile can be found by a search engine.
• If you use a Google+ profile, the name on your blog will change to your Google+ profile name and will link to your Google+ profile.
• Comments made in the past will still display your Blogger profile name. Manage Google+ for your blog.

Edit your Google+ profile

• Sign in to Blogger.
• In the top right, click your photo, then Google+ Profile.
• Edit your Google+ profile.

Choose which blogs to show on your Google+ profile:

• On your profile, click About > Links.
• Add or edit the blogs to show.
• Choose who can see your blogs.
• Click Save.

Edit a Blogger-specific profile

• Sign in to Blogger.
• At the top right, click your name > Blogger profile > Edit profile.
• Edit your profile.
• Click Save Profile.

Show your profile on your blog

After you choose a profile, you can show it on your blog:

• Sign in to Blogger.
• Select the blog to update.
• On the left side of the page, click Layout > Add a gadget.
• Search and select a profile gadget:

• Google+ profile: Google+ Badge
• Blogger profile: Profile

• Click Add Add.
• Select your settings and click Save.
• At the top right, click Save arrangement.

Create a blog

• Sign in to Blogger.
• In the top left, click New Blog.
• Enter a name for your blog.
• Choose a blog address, or URL. This will be used by readers to view your blog.
• Choose a template.
• Click Create blog.

Use the Blogger dashboard

• Sign in to Blogger.
• The Blogger dashboard will list your blogs with some quick links on the right:

• To manage a blog, click the blog’s title.

• To create a new post, click Compose new post.

• To see your posts, click Post list post list.

• To see how your blog looks, click View blog.

• For other actions, click the Down arrow Down Arrow.

See how your blog looks

You can view your blog two ways:

• From the Blogger dashboard, click View Blog.
• At the top of your blog’s dashboard, click View Blog.

Change how your blog looks

You can change the design of your blog.


Decide who can view or edit your blog

You can control who has access to your blog.


Explore your blog

You can use the left menu to:

• View your posts, pages, comments, and statistics.
• Manage earnings, campaigns, and more.

Get Blogger updates

To get feature announcements, advice, and other info, sign up for email updates:

• Sign in to Blogger.
• In the top right, click Settings Settings.
• Click Edit User Settings.
• Under "Email Notifications," check "Feature Announcements."
• Click Save.

Troubleshoot issues

If you have a problem with Blogger, see info on troubleshooting issues.