How To Use Google, OpenDNS, Cloudflare Public DNS On Nintendo Switch?

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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.