How To Access Hidden Web Browser In Nintendo Switch

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Nintendo Switch does not come with a web browser support, so browsing the internet on it is out of the question. That’s not entirely true, as there is a hidden web browser in Nintendo Switch which can be accessed by following the steps provided in the guide below.

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he Nintendo Switch has a hidden web browser, but it’s a bit difficult to find which in turn makes it difficult to browse the internet on the console. If you want to browse the internet on your Nintendo Switch you have to follow certain steps and we have detailed them below.

Nintendo Switch Hidden Web Browser

Nintendo Switch Hidden Web Browser

You don’t need to hack or jailbreak into your Nintendo Switch to access the hidden web browser, but rather follow these steps:

Step 1: From your Home Screen go to “System Settings” and Select “Internet”.

Nintendo Switch Hidden Web Browser

Step 2: Select “Internet Settings” and Select the Wi-fi connection that you are connected to.

Nintendo Switch Hidden Web Browser

Nintendo Switch Hidden Web Browser

Step 3: Choose “Change Settings” Option from the Network Setting Page

Nintendo Switch Hidden Web Browser

Step 4: From the list of available options select “DNS Settings” and set it to “MANUAL” from Automatic.

Nintendo Switch Hidden Web Browser

Nintendo Switch Hidden Web Browser

Step 6: Set Primary DNS to “045.055.142.122” and CLICK on SAVE. Nintendo Switch will now try to connect to the network.

Nintendo Switch Hidden Web Browser

Nintendo Switch Hidden Web Browser

Nintendo Switch Hidden Web Browser

Step 7: A pop-up will appear on your screen with a message: “Registration is required to use this network”. Click on NEXT.

Nintendo Switch Hidden Web Browser

Step 8: SwitchBru DNS page will pops up. Wait for few seconds (around 6-10) and the Google page will open up.

Nintendo Switch Hidden Web Browser

NOTE: After you have used your browser, you need to set your network DNS back to “Automatic” from “Manual” (STEP 4 above).

So this is how you use the hidden browser on your Nintendo Switch. Do let us know in the comment section below if you are facing any doubt regarding this guide.


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