In order to safeguard your Nintendo Switch from potential bans, it is crucial to prevent access to Nintendo’s servers. This comprehensive guide walks you through step-by-step methods to block access to these servers effectively.
Method 1: Adjusting DNS Settings
- Accessing Settings: Navigate to the internet settings on your Nintendo Switch. Connect to a Network.
- Manual DNS Configuration: Switch from automatic to manual for DNS settings.
- Input Region-Specific DNS: Use the DNS numbers based on your region (America, Europe, or Asia Pacific). Confirm changes to save the new DNS configuration.
Method 2: Utilizing Network Settings
Use this method if you haven’t connected to the internet on your modded Nintendo Switch.
- Incorrect Password Entry: Attempt to connect to a network with an incorrect password (minimum eight characters).
- Accessing Network Settings: Select to view network settings after the failed connection.
- Switch to Manual DNS: Change from automatic to manual DNS settings.
- Input DNS Numbers: Enter the specified DNS numbers according to your region.
- Connect with Correct Password: Reconnect to the internet using the correct password.
Testing Your Configuration
- Check Connectivity: Verify internet connection status from the home menu.
- Nintendo eShop Test: Attempt to access the Nintendo eShop. A failure message indicates successful server blockage.
Method 3: Using 90DNS
- Download Required Files: Obtain the Switch 90 DNS Setter NRO and Switch 90 DNS Tester.
- Transfer to SD Card: Move the downloaded files to your Switch folder on the SD card.
- Inject Payload: Eject the SD card from the PC and insert it back into the Switch, then inject the payload.
- Activate 90 DNS Setter: Access the application and press the ‘X’ key to apply 90 DNS to all Wi-Fi networks.
- Reboot and Verify: Reboot the system, check system settings for updated DNS, and use 90 DNS Tester to confirm server blocks.
By following these steps, you can fortify your Nintendo Switch against unintentional connections to Nintendo servers, reducing the risk of potential bans.