In this article, we will talk about the following topics,
- How To Use Google Public DNS On Nintendo Switch
- How To Use OpenDNS Public DNS On Nintendo Switch
- How To Use Cloudflare Public DNS On Nintendo Switch
A Public DNS Server is a service that looks up DNS for the general internet. Anyone with an internet connection can access public DNS, and they are provided by ISP (Internet Service Provider) or third-party companies.
Most of the individuals or organisations who use the Public DNS are ones who do not require a private network.
Switching to a Public DNS on your gaming console, computers, and smartphones can also help you troubleshoot different network-related issues.
How To Use Google Public DNS On Nintendo Switch?
- Go to the Home menu.
- Select System Settings.
- Select Internet.
- Select Internet Settings.
- Wait, till your console searches for nearby Wifi.
- Then Select your network.
- Select Change Settings.
- Select DNS Settings.
- Select Manual.
- Select Primary DNS by using the A button.
- Then Press and hold the B Button to delete the existing DNS, and make sure it defaults to zero.
- Then enter your 8.8.8.8.
- Select Secondary DNS by using the A button.
- Then Press and hold the B Button to delete the existing DNS, and make sure it defaults to zero.
- Then enter your 8.8.4.4.
Note: Above are the Google Public DNS for IPv4 in case you need to Google DNS for IPv6 then enter the 2001:4860:4860::8888 for primary DNS and 2001:4860:4860::8844 for secondary DNS.
How To Use OpenDNS Public DNS On Nintendo Switch?
- Go to the Home menu.
- Select System Settings.
- Select Internet.
- Select Internet Settings.
- Wait, till your console searches for nearby Wifi.
- Then Select your network.
- Select Change Settings.
- Select DNS Settings.
- Select Manual.
- Select Primary DNS by using the A button.
- Then Press and hold the B Button to delete the existing DNS, and make sure it defaults to zero.
- Then enter your 208.67.222.222.
- Select Secondary DNS by using the A button.
- Then Press and hold the B Button to delete the existing DNS, and make sure it defaults to zero.
- Then enter your 208.67.220.220.
Note: Above are the OpenDNS Public DNS for IPv4 in case you need to OpenDNS Public DNS for IPv6 then enter the 2620:119:35::35 for primary DNS and 2620:119:53::53 for secondary DNS.
How To Use Cloudflare Public DNS On Nintendo Switch?
- Go to the Home menu.
- Select System Settings.
- Select Internet.
- Select Internet Settings.
- Wait, till your console searches for nearby Wifi.
- Then Select your network.
- Select Change Settings.
- Select DNS Settings.
- Select Manual.
- Select Primary DNS by using the A button.
- Then Press and hold the B Button to delete the existing DNS, and make sure it defaults to zero.
- Then enter your 1.1.1.1.
- Select Secondary DNS by using the A button.
- Then Press and hold the B Button to delete the existing DNS, and make sure it defaults to zero.
- Then enter your 1.0.0.1.
Note: Above are the Cloudflare Public DNS for IPv4 in case you need to Cloudflare Public DNS for IPv6 then enter the 2606:4700:4700::1111 for primary DNS and 2606:4700:4700::1001 for secondary DNS.