Acquisition - Schedule of Supplemental Pro Forma Information (Details) - Data Foundry Acquisition - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 150,568	$ 139,721	$ 293,013	$ 280,571
Net income (loss) attributable to Switch, Inc.	$ 4,310	$ 3,173	$ 13,853	$ (1,385)