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# Connect to a server on Switch

Bedrock Edition supports Nintendo Switch, and to connect, you'll need to update your DNS settings to join using BedrockConnect.

## Editing DNS settings

From the Nintendo Switch menu, open the "System Settings"  menu.

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From there, scroll down to "Internet" and select "Internet Settings".

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Choose the network that the device is connected to, then head to "Change Settings".

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Scroll down to DNS settings and change it from automatic to manual.

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For the Primary DN&#x53;**,** use the following code: `104.238.130.180` .

For the Secondary DNS, use the following code: `1.1.1.1`.

Save your changes once done.

## Connecting to the server

Open Minecraft Bedrock Edition and click "Play", before scrolling to the "Servers" tab.

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Join any featured server on the list. Once connected, choose the "Connect to a Server" option.

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Fill in the required fields (with the server's IP, port, etc.) and then you'll be able to connect to it.


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