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What is BrowseDNS?

BrowseDNS is a cool place to hangout and discuss homebrew topics for Nintendo consoles (most people just hang out). It is about discussing web access, browsers, and development on devices that aren't traditionally considered computers or phones. That includes accessng accessing the web on unsupported devices (especially Switch)! However, you can join us on any device!

  

How to Use on Your Switch

Enter one of the following addresses under your console's manual DNS settings:

Address: 45.55.112.11
Address: 46.101.65.164

You should choose the one that is closest to your region, for fastest speeds. Only one for the primary DNS is required.

The network settings can be found under: Settings -> Internet -> Internet Settings -> [your network] -> Change Settings -> DNS Settings -> Manual -> Primary
It can also simply be accessed on any other device at browsedns.net

Terms of Use

This service is provided free of charge with no warranty whatsoever. The service does not collect, store, or retain any user data. Your usage of these DNS servers is at-will and at your own risk.

BrowseDNS's predecessor (Switchbru DNS) has been running successfully since March 10th, 2017. Our users have not reported negative side-effects from using the service, however the above disclaimer still applies.

Disappears Randomly? No Videos? Cookies?

This browser is intentionally limited on the Switch by Nintendo. We have an open petition to them, check it out here!

The petition has almost 15,000 signatures. Please share it and let others know! The ideal best-case scenario for BrowseDNS is that manufacturers like Nintendo and Sony allow the user to just access the browser directly like any other app, and then this DNS workaround no longer needs to exist.

How it Works

The Domain Name System lookup results returned by this service employ DNS spoofing when your console attempts to reach Nintendo and Sony connection test domains.

This is the same technique used by Hotel, University, and Airline Wi-Fi hotspots to force the user to visit a Captive Portal (often to pay or authenticate for Internet access). When the Switch or PS5 are unable to connect, they display their built-in hard-to-access web browser, which then takes the user to a landing page where they can reach the open Internet.

The redirected domains are as follows:

• conntest.nintendowifi.net
• ctest.cdn.nintendo.net

Every other domain name request outside of these connection domains is returned properly, using either Google DNS or Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 (Depending on system load).

The spoofed domains are re-routed to a LaneChange instance, which then redirects further to another page based on the incoming user IP. The default of these possible redirects is this forum itself.


We hope to see you join our community! - A browseDNS moderator (andyboi/me)