Configure My Smart DNS for Nintendo Switch

This guide will show you how to configure CyberGhost Smart DNS for your Nintendo Switch.

Note: Smart DNS works differently from a VPN connection. It changes how some DNS requests are handled, but it doesn't encrypt your internet traffic or provide the same privacy and security protections as the CyberGhost VPN app.

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Enable Smart DNS

Configure Smart DNS on Nintendo Switch

Enable Smart DNS

Before you begin, you need to enable Smart DNS in your CyberGhost VPN account to get the Smart DNS server addresses.

1. Sign into your CyberGhost VPN account.

2. Select Smart DNS from the left-hand menu.

   

3. Select Enable Smart DNS.

   

4. Once generated, click on the PlayStation or Xbox tab and copy the address you want to use. 

   

Configure Smart DNS on Nintendo Switch

After generating your DNS address, continue the process directly on your Nintendo Switch:

1. Navigate to the Settings menu on your Nintendo Switch to begin the configuration process.

   

2. Select the Internet tab.

   

3. Then Internet Settings.

   

4. Select an active network connection.

   

5. Then select Change Settings.

   

6. Scroll down and access DNS Settings.

   

7. Choose Manual.

   

8. Select the Primary DNS settings and enter the Smart DNS address you chose earlier.

   

9. Once done, select Save.

   

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