DBI Setup Guide

Setup SGS with DBI on your Nintendo Switch.

Prerequisites

Nintendo Switch with CFW
DBI installed
SGS server running
Same network

Instructions

1. Find Server IP

Run ip addr show (Linux), ipconfig (Windows), or ifconfig (macOS) to find your server's IP address.

2. Create DBI Locations File

On your SD card, create or edit the file /switch/dbi/dbi.locations

Add the following content:

[Location_0]
Name=Switch Games Server
Type=ApacheHTTP
URL=http://YOUR_IP:8030/

Or if you prefer the API endpoint:

[Location_0]
Name=Switch Games Server
Type=ApacheHTTP
URL=http://YOUR_IP:8030/api/dbi

Note: If you already have other locations configured, use [Location_X] where X is the next available number (e.g., if you have Location_0 and Location_1, use Location_2).

3. Launch DBI

Open DBI from your Switch home menu.

4. Select Your Server

Choose "Switch Games Server" from the list.

5. Browse and Install

Navigate through folders and install your games!

Features

Apache-style directory listing
Folder navigation
Supports .nsz, .nsp, .xci, .xcz

Troubleshooting

Connection Timeout: Check network and firewall
Empty Folders: Verify games in games/ directory
Install Fails: Check Switch storage space
Server Not Listed: Verify the dbi.locations file is in the correct location and properly formatted

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