How to Connect Nintendo Switch Players to Your Minecraft Bedrock Server
Allow Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 players to join your Minecraft Bedrock Edition dedicated server by configuring DNS settings with BedrockConnect.
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 yours using BedrockConnect.
Changing DNS Settings on Nintendo Switch
Open System Settings
From the home screen, select System Settings.
Go to Internet Settings
Navigate to Internet → Internet Settings.
Edit Your Connection
Select your current connection and choose Change Settings.
Set Manual DNS
Select DNS Settings and change to Manual. Enter these DNS addresses:
- Primary DNS:
104.238.130.180 - Secondary DNS:
8.8.8.8
Save and Restart
Save your settings and restart your console.
Connecting to Your Server
Find Your Server IP
Log in to the XGamingServer Panel and select your Minecraft server. Copy the server IP address from the sidebar.
Open Minecraft
Launch Minecraft and click Play.
Select a Server
Go to Servers and select any available server.
Connect to a Custom Server
Click Connect to a Server and enter your server's IP address and port.
Example: If your server IP is 198.137.23.46:7781, enter:
Server Address: 198.137.23.46
Port: 7781Join
Click Connect to join your server.
Alternative DNS Servers
If the main BedrockConnect server is unavailable, try these alternatives:
- UK Server:
213.171.211.142 - Germany Server:
217.160.58.93
Troubleshooting
- Double-check your DNS settings are saved correctly
- Try a different DNS server from the list above
- Make sure your server is online and running
Other Platforms
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How to Change Your Minecraft Bedrock Server Version
Change the version of your Minecraft Bedrock Edition dedicated server through the XGamingServer panel.
How to Connect PlayStation Players to Your Minecraft Bedrock Server
Allow PS4 and PS5 players to join your Minecraft Bedrock Edition dedicated server by configuring DNS settings with BedrockConnect.