Change DNS on Nintendo Switch

Step 1: Open System Settings

From the Nintendo Switch home screen, select System Settings (the gear icon at the bottom of the screen).

Step 2: Navigate to Internet Settings

In System Settings, scroll down the left-side menu and select Internet. Then choose Internet Settings.

Step 3: Select Your Network

Your Nintendo Switch will scan for available networks. Select the Wi-Fi network (SSID) you are currently connected to. Then select Change Settings.

Step 4: Change DNS Settings

Scroll down to DNS Settings. By default, this is set to Automatic. Change it to Manual.

Step 5: Enter DNS Addresses

You will see fields for Primary DNS and Secondary DNS, which default to 0.0.0.0. Replace them with the CleanBrowsing Family Filter DNS addresses:

• Primary DNS: 185.228.168.168
• Secondary DNS: 185.228.169.168

Note: If you have a paid CleanBrowsing plan, use the DNS IPs provided in your dashboard instead.

Step 6: Save and Verify

Select Save to apply your new DNS settings.

To verify the configuration is working:

1. Open the browser on your Nintendo Switch (if available) and visit dnsleaktest.com.
2. Run the Standard Test.
3. The results should show CleanBrowsing in the DNS server list.

Allow 10-15 minutes for DNS changes to propagate. To force an immediate update, toggle your Wi-Fi connection off and back on.