How To Fix Nintendo Switch Connection Problems

Connection problems on Nintendo Switch can come in different forms. For some, it may be a regular disconnection while others may encounter slow connection when gaming. Others may have it worse if they can’t connect online at all. Whatever your issue is, this troubleshooting guide should help you get back to playing online again.

Causes of Nintendo Switch connection problems

There can be many different issues why your Nintendo Switch has connection problems. Let’s discuss some of the common ones below.

Home network glitch.

Your Nintendo Switch may not be able to connect to Nintendo servers due to an issue with your own local network. There are a number of possible factors that can come into play when troubleshooting your home network. It can be that:

• your router needs refreshing, 
• your console is not using the best wifi frequency available, 
• connection is blocked by incorrect port, 
• you’re not selecting the correction region, or 
• You’re using a slow or non-working DNS server. 

All these things must be taken into consideration in your troubleshooting below.

Servers-side issues.

The other possible cause for network connection problems on Switch can be attributed to things beyond your local network. Sometimes, game servers or Nintendo’s own network can go down. If there’s a problem from Nintendo’s side, all you can do is to wait until the issue is fixed.

Game-specific error.

At other times, connection problems may happen due to an issue with the game itself. Inefficient  coding or programming error may affect the system which can then lead to glitches that might give the appearance of a connection problem. Just like server issues, such a situation may only be fixed by updates, or a solution from a developer’s end. 

Random software bug.

In some rare cases, a software bug may develop and cause the console unable to connect online. Depending on the problem, you may be able to fix the problem by restarting the console, refreshing the network, or doing a factory reset.

Fixing connection issues on Nintendo Switch

Restore software to defaults (Factory reset).

If none of the solutions above has helped, consider wiping the console with a factory reset. This can be an effective solution to do if the cause is due to an unknown software bug.

Suggested readings:

• What To Do If Your Nintendo Switch Game Keeps Crashing
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