How to Connect Nintendo Switch (Switch/Switch 2) Players to Your Minecraft Bedrock Server

By default, Nintendo Switch players can only connect to official servers in Minecraft Bedrock. However, you can change your Switch’s DNS settings to allow connection to third party servers like your Minecraft Bedrock server using BedrockConnect.

Changing DNS Settings on Nintendo Switch

1. From the home screen, select System Settings
2. Go to Internet > Internet Settings
3. Select your current connection and choose Change Settings
4. Select DNS Settings and change to Manual
5. Enter these DNS addresses:
   • Primary DNS: 104.238.130.180
   • Secondary DNS: 8.8.8.8
6. Save your settings and restart your console

Connecting to Your Server

1. Log in to the Game Host Bros panel and select your Minecraft server.
2. Copy your server IP address from the sidebar.
3. Open Minecraft and click Play.
4. Go to Servers and select any available server.
5. Click Connect to a Server.
6. Enter your server’s IP address and port.
7. Click Connect.

Example: If your server IP is 198.137.23.46:7781, it should look like this:

IP: 198.137.23.46
Port: 7781

Alternative DNS Servers

If the main server is unavailable, try these alternatives:

• UK Server: 213.171.211.142
• Germany Server: 217.160.58.93

Troubleshooting

Connection not working?

• Double-check your DNS settings are saved correctly
• Try a different DNS server from the list above

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