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How do I use my Bandcamp subdomain as my Bluesky handle?

Using your Bandcamp subdomain as your Bluesky handle lets your Bluesky followers know it’s really you. For example, instead of your handle being @example.bsky.social, your handle will be @example.bandcamp.com. The process isn’t complicated, but requires you to follow a few steps closely.

  1. Log into your Bluesky account.
  2. Navigate to your settings page: https://bsky.app/settings
  3. Select "Account".
  4. Then "Handle".
  5. And "I have my own domain". A screenshot of the “Change Handle” module from Bluesky. At the top of the module is a blank field with the subject “New handle” above it that reads “@ e.g. alice” as the sample handle ending with “.bskysocial”. Below that there is helper text that reads, “Your full handle will be @.bsky.social” bolded. There is a greyed out “Save” button beneath. Under “Save” there is additional helper text stating “If you have your own domain, you can use that as your handle. This lets you self-verify your identity - learn more.”. There is also another button at the bottom of this module that stats “I have my own domain” with an arrow pointing to the right.
  6. Enter your Bandcamp URL in the domain field and select “No DNS Panel”.A screenshot of the domain field. The header of this module reads “Change Handle” with a blue highlighted link to “Cancel” to the left. The text abode the first field is “Enter the domain you want to use” and there’s a highlighted space that has “example.bandcamp.com” written in. Beneath that is a clickable toggle for “DNS Panel” and “No DNS Panel” with the “No DNS Panel” option greyed out to indicate that is the current selection. There are two additional fields in this module, the top one with the description “Upload a text file to:” that is filled out as “https://example.bandcamp.com/.well-known/atproto-did”, and beneath that another one stating “That contains the following:” filled in with “did:plc:avc123”. Finally, the bottom blue clickable button states “Verify Text File” and there is also a link with the text “Nevermind, create a handle for me”.
  7. Copy the full string of characters that starts with “did:”
  8. In a new tab, navigate to your Bandcamp tools page and scroll down to the Bluesky Handle section.
    Screenshot of the Bluesky Handle section that states 'Verify your Bluesky account by setting your Bandcamp subdomain as your Bluesky username. Learn more'. This is followed by the Bluesky DID Balue section Provided by BLuesky with the username entered into the field along with the 'Save' button highlighted.
  9. Paste the string of characters starting with “did:” into the "Bluesky DID” field and select "Save".
  10. In the dialog that pops up, confirm the details match your Bluesky account and click "Confirm" to save the changes.
  11. Your Profile should now reflect the saved Bluesky account.
  12. Navigate back to Bluesky and select "Verify Text File".
  13. You’re done!

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