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Applies to: Nintendo 2DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 2DS XL, New Nintendo 3DS XL, New Nintendo 3DS

In this article, you'll learn how to change your system's DNS settings.

Note: The following steps use a public DNS provided by Google which is subject to Google's Terms of Service.

From the HOME menu, select the System Settings icon.
Select Internet Settings, then Connection Settings.
On the connection settings screen, select the connection file, then select Change Settings.
Select the right arrow, then select DNS.
On the following screen, where it says "Auto-Obtain DNS," select No, then select Detailed Setup.
Select Primary DNS, then hold down the left arrow to delete the existing DNS (it defaults to zeros).
Enter 8.8.8.8 and select OK to return to the DNS screen.
Important: With this and the following entry, make sure to include the period between each number.
Select Secondary DNS, then enter 8.8.4.4 and select OK twice to return to the Edit Connection Settings screen.
Select Save, then OK. Select Test to begin the connection test.