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The best VPN for a Nintendo Switch

  • One of the fastest VPNs on the planet.

  • 7000+ servers covering 113 countries.

  • 30-day money-back guarantee.

A Nintendo Switch secured with NordVPN.

What is a VPN for Nintendo Switch?

A VPN for Nintendo Switch allows you to connect your gaming console to the internet via a remote server, changing your IP address and providing more privacy and security.

Why you need a VPN for your Nintendo Switch

Use NordVPN to protect your Nintendo Switch from cyber threats and potentially improve the gaming experience.

Play at lightning speed

Shorter connection routes between you and the gaming servers can reduce lag and in-game delay. Connect to a NordVPN server closest to the game’s own servers and gain an advantage over other players. You can get even more control over your gameplay with features like split tunneling and Kill Switch.

A woman playing Nintendo Switch at lightning speed.
Avoid traffic-based bandwidth throttling

Lag sucks the fun out of gaming. If your ISP is throttling your connections based on what you do online, a VPN might come in handy. It will encrypt your internet traffic, preventing your ISP from seeing what you do online and mess with your connection.

Extensive protection

With NordVPN, your online traffic is secured with 256-bit AES encryption while you’re protected against malicious websites and DDoS attacks. You can now focus on playing instead of worrying about sudden interruptions or loss of privacy.

Thousands of servers to choose from

With 7000+ servers covering 113 countries to choose from, NordVPN is one of the fastest VPNs in the world. Switch between servers to get the fastest connection speeds possible.

How to set up a VPN on Nintendo Switch

Set up a hotspot, use SmartDNS, or install a VPN on your router.

A person configuring a VPN on their Nintendo Switch using a mobile hotspot.
On Windows, you can share an internet connection via a hotspot:
  1. 1.

    Open NordVPN on your device and connect to any server.

  2. 2.

    On your computer, go to “Settings” > “Network & internet” > “Mobile hotspot.”

  3. 3.

    Select “Wi-Fi” and toggle “Mobile hotspot” on.

  4. 4.

    Go to “Network & internet” > “Change adapter options.”

  5. 5.

    Right-click on “TAP-NordVPN Windows Adapter” and select “Properties.”

  6. 6.

    In the “Sharing” tab, check the “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s internet connection” box and select the hotspot you’ve just created.

  7. 7.

    Connect your Nintendo Switch to that hotspot.

Use NordVPN for Nintendo Switch cloud gaming

If you want to try out a certain game, play games that aren’t natively supported on Switch, or simply save space on your device, the Nintendo Switch cloud gaming platform is a perfect solution. Players from the U.S. and Canada can access 20 games, from Hitman to the Resident Evil series, via Nintendo’s remote servers.

With NordVPN, you can enhance this experience even further. You have thousands of speed-optimized servers at your disposal — enjoy a fast and reliable connection without bandwidth throttling based on your activity.

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Free VPN vs. paid VPN: Privacy and security

Compare free and paid VPNs at a glance.

Paid VPN

Free VPN

Changes IP address

Encrypts traffic

Unlimited VPN bandwidth

Unlimited VPN data

Thousands of servers worldwide

Multiple simultaneous connections

Dedicated IP

Specialty servers

24/7 support

No tracking

Multiple VPN protocols

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30-day money-back guarantee

Enjoy full access to all NordVPN features completely risk-free. If you are not 100% satisfied, tell us within 30 days of the purchase date and get a full refund.

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