Your Bluesky handle is a key part of your identity on the network. When you set up a custom domain handle, your posts and profile display your own domain name instead of a generic bsky.social address. This feature stops working when the domain no longer resolves, meaning your handle reverts to a default handle or … Read more
You recently changed your domain’s DNS records to use a custom Bluesky handle. Now the Bluesky app shows an error that your handle cannot be verified. This happens because Bluesky re-checks the DNS TXT record for your domain each time you sign in or when it refreshes its cache. The article explains why the verification … Read more
When you set up a custom domain as your Bluesky handle, the platform must verify that you control the domain. If verification fails, Bluesky displays the error “Invalid Handle” and reverts your display name to the default username.bsky.social format. This problem usually occurs because the required DNS TXT record is missing, incorrect, or not yet … Read more
Bluesky lets you replace the default @username.bsky.social handle with a custom domain like @yourname.com. This change makes your profile look more professional and ties your identity to a web domain you already own. The setup requires you to add a DNS text record at your domain registrar and then enter that domain in Bluesky’s settings. … Read more
You want to use your own domain name as your Bluesky handle instead of the default username.bsky.social address. Bluesky verifies domain ownership by checking a specific DNS TXT record that you add to your domain’s DNS zone settings. This walkthrough explains the exact steps to add the verification record, confirm the setup, and switch your … Read more
Changing your Bluesky handle can feel risky. You worry that your existing followers will not find you under the new name. Bluesky handles are unique identifiers that appear in your profile URL and in mentions. Fortunately, Bluesky preserves your existing followers, followings, posts, and direct messages when you update your handle. This article explains the … Read more
You set up a custom domain as your Bluesky handle, but the verification process fails. The handle shows as pending or returns an error instead of going live. This happens because Bluesky must confirm you control the domain through a specific DNS record. This article explains why verification fails and provides the exact steps to … Read more
Bluesky allows you to replace the default username.bsky.social handle with your own domain name. This proves your identity and makes your profile look professional. You can use a root domain or a subdomain such as user.example.com or bsky.example.com. This article explains the requirements for using a subdomain, how to set up the DNS record, and … Read more
When you create a Bluesky account, you must choose a handle. This handle is your unique identifier on the platform. It appears in your profile URL, in replies, and when others search for you. Understanding the character limits for handles helps you avoid errors during setup or when changing your handle later. This article explains … Read more
If you changed your handle on Bluesky and later want to switch back to the old one, you may find that the old handle is no longer available. Bluesky does not reserve your previous handle when you change it. This article explains why the handle becomes free, how the domain system works, and the exact … Read more