How to Set Up FirewallDNS on Nintendo Switch
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The Nintendo Switch lets you set primary and secondary DNS for each saved Wi-Fi or wired connection. Encrypted DNS is not supported.
Requirements
- A FirewallDNS account with your public IP address registered in the dashboard
- Your FirewallDNS addresses, shown under [VERIFY: dashboard menu name where these values are shown]
- A Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite or Switch OLED
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Step by step
1.From the HOME Menu, select System Settings.
Image placeholder: screenshot of step 1 on Nintendo Switch [VERIFY] 2.Select Internet, then Internet Settings.
Image placeholder: screenshot of step 2 on Nintendo Switch [VERIFY] 3.Select your connected network, then Change Settings.
Image placeholder: screenshot of step 3 on Nintendo Switch [VERIFY] 4.Select DNS Settings and change it to Manual.
Image placeholder: screenshot of step 4 on Nintendo Switch [VERIFY] 5.Select Primary DNS, clear the existing value and enter [VERIFY: FirewallDNS primary DNS address].
Image placeholder: screenshot of step 5 on Nintendo Switch [VERIFY] 6.Select Secondary DNS and enter [VERIFY: FirewallDNS secondary DNS address].
Image placeholder: screenshot of step 6 on Nintendo Switch [VERIFY] 7.Select Save, then Connect to This Network and Test Connection.
Image placeholder: screenshot of step 7 on Nintendo Switch [VERIFY]
How to verify it works
- Run Test Connection.
- Open the Nintendo eShop.
- Open the query log in your FirewallDNS dashboard and confirm that new lookups from your network appear within a few seconds.
How to revert
- System Settings > Internet > Internet Settings > your network > Change Settings > DNS Settings > Automatic.
Troubleshooting
- Digits are hard to enter
- Each DNS field uses three-digit blocks; enter leading zeros if the console requires it.
- eShop or online play fails
- Check the query log for blocked Nintendo domains and allowlist them.
- Setting lost on another network
- DNS is saved per network. Repeat for each network.
FAQ
Do I need to set DNS for every Wi-Fi network?
Yes. The Switch stores DNS per connection.
Does the Switch Lite support this?
Yes, the same menus apply.
Is encrypted DNS available?
No.
Does this replace Nintendo parental controls?
No. Use the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app alongside DNS filtering.
Will it slow down downloads?
No. Only DNS lookups go through FirewallDNS.