Nintendo Switch 2 Setup Guide

Nintendo Switch 2 Smart DNS Setup Guide

Follow this simple guide to set up UnGeo Smart DNS on your Nintendo Switch 2 using the built-in Internet settings.

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Nintendo Switch 2

Before You Start

Before changing your DNS settings, make sure your UnGeo account is active and your current IP address is added in your Client Area. If that is already done, continue with the DNS setup below.

1

Don’t have an account yet?

Choose a plan and create your UnGeo account before setting up DNS.

Get Started ›
2

Add your current IP address

Add your current IP address in the Client Area to allow UnGeo to work properly.

Register My IP Address ›

Once both are done, continue with the DNS setup steps.

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

1

Open System Settings

From the Nintendo Switch 2 HOME Menu, open System Settings.

2

Go to Internet

Scroll down and select Internet.

3

Open Internet Settings

Select Internet Settings. Your Nintendo Switch 2 will search for available networks.

4

Select Your Network

Choose your current Wi-Fi network from the list under Saved Networks.

5

Open Change Settings

Select Change Settings for the selected network.

6

Open DNS Settings

Scroll down and select DNS Settings.

7

Change DNS Settings to Manual

Change DNS Settings from Automatic to Manual.

8

Enter Your UnGeo Smart DNS servers

Select Primary DNS, delete the existing value if needed, and enter the primary UnGeo Smart DNS server shown in your Client Area. Then select Secondary DNS and enter the secondary UnGeo Smart DNS server.

9

Save Your Changes

Select Save to store the new DNS settings.

10

Test Connection

Select OK when Nintendo Switch 2 asks to test the connection and wait for the test to complete.

11

Restart Nintendo Switch 2

Restart your Nintendo Switch 2 so the new DNS settings are fully applied.

12

You’re All Set!

Your Nintendo Switch 2 is now ready to use UnGeo Smart DNS.

How to Check If It’s Working

Visit the UnGeo DNS Check page to verify whether your device is using UnGeo Smart DNS correctly.

Go to DNS Check →

Troubleshooting

Open System Settings → Internet → Internet Settings, select your saved network, then open Change Settings and scroll down to DNS Settings.
Select Primary DNS or Secondary DNS and hold the B Button to delete the existing value before entering your UnGeo Smart DNS server.
Check that Primary DNS and Secondary DNS were entered correctly. Then save the settings again and restart your Nintendo Switch 2.
Make sure you selected the correct Wi-Fi network and entered the correct Wi-Fi password. Restart your router and try the connection test again.
Make sure your UnGeo account is active, your current IP address is added in the Client Area, and the UnGeo Smart DNS servers were entered correctly.
Visit Support Center →

FAQ

Yes. Nintendo Switch 2 can use UnGeo Smart DNS by manually changing Primary DNS and Secondary DNS in the Internet settings.
Open System Settings → Internet → Internet Settings, select your saved network, open Change Settings, then select DNS Settings.
No. In most cases, keep IP settings unchanged and only change DNS Settings from Automatic to Manual.
Yes. Nintendo Switch 2 allows Primary DNS and Secondary DNS. Enter the UnGeo Smart DNS servers shown in your Client Area.
Yes. Restarting Nintendo Switch 2 helps apply the new DNS settings and refresh the connection.