Connect Pokemon White to StarMe DNS
The official Nintendo WFC service is no longer online. StarMe works by changing the DNS used by the connection profile this game already understands.
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Join compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
On a DS or DS Lite, this game still needs open or WEP 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. When played on a DSi or 3DS, Generation 5 can normally use a compatible WPA or WPA2 system connection.
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Open this game's connection settings
Open Nintendo WFC Settings from the game menu. On a DSi or 3DS, a compatible system connection can also be used. Edit the connection slot that matches your Wi-Fi network.
Auto-obtain IP AddressYes Auto-obtain DNSNo Primary DNS161.35.72.83 Secondary DNS0.0.0.0 -
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Save and run the connection test
A successful test confirms that the console can reach the network. Return to Pokemon White and open the online feature you want to use.
How to get Mystery Gifts in Pokemon White
Mystery Gift is already available from the title menu in Generation 5. You do not need a password or an in-game unlock before receiving a Wonder Card.
- 1From the title screen, open Mystery Gift.
- 2Choose Receive Gift, then Get via Nintendo WFC.
- 3Load your save and collect the delivered Pokemon or item from the delivery person near the entrance of any Pokemon Center, then save your game.
Use the GTS and online trades
After the connection test succeeds, load your save and visit the Global Terminal on 2F of any Pokemon Center and speak to the attendant on the right. Connect normally and StarMe will route the game to its community Global Terminal.
For direct friend trades and battles, use the in-game Wi-Fi Club and the Pal Pad. Both players need working StarMe connections and separate online identities.
If Pokemon White will not connect
Check the Wi-Fi security and confirm you edited the connection slot for the network the game is actually using.
The game is still reaching the discontinued official service. Re-enter StarMe as Primary DNS and turn Auto-obtain DNS off.
The console cannot join or keep the Wi-Fi connection. Recheck 2.4 GHz compatibility, password, and signal strength.
Make sure two devices or emulators do not share the same MAC address or copied online identity.
Pokemon White online FAQ
Can Pokemon White still connect online in 2026?
Yes. The official Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service closed in 2014, but Pokemon White can use the unofficial community-run StarMe DNS service for supported online features.
What DNS should I use for Pokemon White?
Set Primary DNS to 161.35.72.83. Leave Secondary DNS at 0.0.0.0 unless your network requires another value.
How do I get Mystery Gifts in Pokemon White?
After configuring StarMe DNS, From the title screen, open Mystery Gift. Load your save and collect the delivered Pokemon or item from the delivery person near the entrance of any Pokemon Center, then save your game.
Why will Pokemon White not connect to my Wi-Fi?
On a DS or DS Lite, this game still needs open or WEP 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. When played on a DSi or 3DS, Generation 5 can normally use a compatible WPA or WPA2 system connection.