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How to find your Nintendo Switch local IP address step by step
You can check the address without installing an app or signing in to your router. The path applies to Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, Switch OLED and Nintendo Switch 2; the exact layout may vary slightly by model and system version.
- Turn on the console and open the HOME Menu.
- Select System Settings, the gear-shaped icon.
- Scroll down the menu and select Internet.
- Check the connection information shown on the screen.
- Locate IP Address. This number is the local IP address of your Nintendo Switch.
Common examples: 192.168.1.35, 192.168.0.24 or 10.0.0.18. The exact address will be different on each network.
Where the IP address appears on Nintendo Switch
When you select Internet, the console displays information about its network connection. The address you need is labelled IP Address. You do not need to open Internet Settings if the console is already connected and the address is visible on this screen.
The address you need
IP Address: identifies your Nintendo Switch inside the local network.
A different address
Default Gateway: this is normally the router address, not the console IP.
Do not confuse the MAC address with the IP address. A MAC address identifies the console's network interface and uses a different format, with letters and numbers normally separated by hyphens or colons.
Finding the Nintendo Switch IP over Wi-Fi or wired LAN
The path is the same whether the console connects through Wi-Fi or a compatible wired LAN connection. The screen shows the address assigned to the active connection.
Wi-Fi connection
The console uses the IP address assigned by the router to its wireless connection.
Wired LAN connection
The Switch OLED and Switch 2 docks include a LAN port. The original Switch requires a compatible LAN adapter; Switch Lite does not use a dock.
If you switch from Wi-Fi to Ethernet, the router may assign a different IP address. Check this screen again before creating a DHCP reservation, forwarding ports or troubleshooting a connection.
Nintendo Switch IP vs router IP vs public IP
A home network uses several IP addresses, each for a different purpose. To identify the console inside your home, you need the Nintendo Switch IP address.
- Nintendo Switch local IP: identifies only your console on the network, for example 192.168.1.35.
- Router IP: is the default gateway, often 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1.
- Public IP: identifies your home connection on the internet and is normally shared by the console and other devices.
If you need the external address of your connection, open check my public IP.
What to do if the IP address is not shown on Nintendo Switch
The console is not connected to the network
Go to System Settings → Internet → Internet Settings, select your Wi-Fi network and enter its password. For wired LAN, check the cable, dock or adapter and the router port. The console must connect before it can receive an IP address.
Nintendo Switch cannot obtain an IP address
Restart the console and router, select the network again and check the Wi-Fi password. If you changed the connection settings, use automatic IP address assignment or carefully verify the values entered manually.
The address starts with 169.254
An address in this range usually means the console did not receive a valid IP from the router. Check that DHCP is enabled on the router, restart both devices and try again.
The console IP address changed
This is normal: most routers assign addresses through DHCP. The IP may change after restarting the console or router, when the DHCP lease changes, or when switching between Wi-Fi and Ethernet.
How to keep your Nintendo Switch IP address from changing
If the console needs to keep the same address, the safest option is usually to create a DHCP reservation on your router. The router will recognize the Nintendo Switch and assign the same IP without requiring manual network settings on the console.
Sign in to your router, find a section named DHCP, Address Reservation or Static IP, select the console and reserve its current address. The exact name varies by router manufacturer.
Important: knowing the Nintendo Switch IP does not improve speed or change the NAT type by itself. It lets you identify the console in the router when performing a specific network configuration.
Frequently asked questions
How do I quickly find my Nintendo Switch local IP address?
From the HOME Menu, open System Settings → Internet and locate IP Address in the connection information.
Where is the IP address shown on Nintendo Switch?
It appears in the Internet section of System Settings, within the active connection information.
Is the Nintendo Switch IP address the same as the public IP?
No. The local IP identifies your Nintendo Switch inside the home network. The public IP identifies your internet connection online.
Can I find the Nintendo Switch IP address when using a wired connection?
Yes. The Internet section shows the active connection's IP address whether the console uses Wi-Fi or a compatible wired LAN connection.
Does this guide cover Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, OLED and Switch 2?
Yes. These models use System Settings → Internet. The exact layout may vary slightly depending on the model and system version.
Can my Nintendo Switch local IP address change?
Yes. If the router assigns it automatically through DHCP, it may change when the console or router restarts. A DHCP reservation can keep it consistent.