On the Nintendo Switch, how can you add friends?

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Games are supposed to be played with friends because they are so much more enjoyable that way. The same can be said for video games, regardless of the medium. If you recently received a Nintendo Switch as a gift, you can now play games with your friends.

Continue reading to learn how to connect buddies to the Nintendo Switch. It’s incredibly easy, and it’ll make your gaming experience ten times more enjoyable than playing alone.

Note- This will only work if you have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription.

The First Steps

Before you start adding your Nintendo Switch mates, there are a few things you should remember. To begin, you must first connect your Nintendo Account to your Nintendo Switch. Here’s how to make a Nintendo Account if you don’t already have one:

  • Step 1- Turn on your Nintendo Switch and go to the home screen’s System Settings.
  • Step 2- Select Users and then Add User.
  • Step 3- Pick your account’s avatar by tapping Next.
  • Step 4- Fill in your nickname and click OK to confirm.
  • Step 5- You can now connect your account by tapping OK once more.

After you’ve created a user account, you’ll need to create a Nintendo Account, which is a separate entity. To build a Nintendo Account, follow these steps:

  • Step 1- Go to System Settings after logging into your Nintendo Switch account.
  • Step 2- Choose Users and then your account. Go to Profile Settings and select Link Nintendo Account from the drop-down menu.
  • Step 3- Create a Nintendo Account by going to the official Nintendo website.
  • Sep 4- Enter your birthday, email address, nickname, hometown, time zone, and gender, and then agree to the terms.
  • Step 5- Then, using the code that will be sent to your inbox, confirm your account.

You can now connect your two accounts (user and Nintendo):

  • Step 1- Pick Sign In on your Nintendo Switch.
  • Step 2- Sign in with your email address or User ID and password.
  • Step 3- Your user account will be connected to your Nintendo Account automatically. OK, please confirm.

On the Nintendo Switch, you can add friends.

Finally, on the Nintendo Switch, you can add friends and accept friend requests from your friends. To add your mates, follow these steps:

  • Step 1- Turn on the Nintendo Switch.
  • Step 2- Pick your avatar in the top-left corner of your home screen to go to My Page, i.e. your profile.
  • Step 3-  Add Friend is located at the bottom of the page. Choose this choice.
  • Step 4- Adding friends can be done in a variety of ways. The simplest method is to search using a friend code. Request your friends’ codes and add them directly.
  • Step 5- You can add friends in a variety of ways using the Add Friend menu.

You will see Friend Suggestions, for example, which will connect you to your friends on Twitter, Facebook, and other Nintendo apps and consoles. If you want to add friends through Bluetooth, you can check for nearby Nintendo users. It will look for Nintendo Switch devices in the region.

You should also look for those that you’ve recently played with or against. Why not add them and play some more if you had a good time with them?

On the Nintendo Switch, how do you accept friend requests?

Using friend codes is, in general, the most secure method of adding friends to this console. You will find these 12-digit codes on your profile page. Friend requests are also possible. Here’s how to take them in stride:

  • Step 1- Turn on the Nintendo Switch.
  • Step 2- Return to your profile page and update your details.
  • Step 3- Friend Requests may be chosen.
  • Step 4- Tap on Become Friends after selecting a friend request.
  • Step 5- OK, please confirm.

When you make friends on the Nintendo Switch, you’ll be able to see when they’re playing and which games they’re playing. You’ll also be able to see their current online status. This is a far more convenient way to interact with your mates and play games with them.

Imagine having to email your friend any time you wanted to play a game on Facebook, Discord, or another social network! It’s much simpler and more realistic to invite them directly via Switch.

Form a Gaming Group

Any gamer would tell you that playing with their mates is the most fun they’ve ever had. You can quickly communicate with your friends on the Nintendo Switch if you follow the steps above.

Felipe is an author on Techlogitic and many other tech websites who like to share articles on errors/windows/mac.