How to Add Friends on Nintendo Switch [Possible Ways]

Nintendo Switch is the most used video gaming console and is considered to be the top competitor of PlayStation and Xbox. It supports online multiplayer, classic games, and so much more. Nintendo Switch is fully featured and can be used to play multiplayer games with friends. However, if you are a new Nintendo Switch user, you may feel difficult or not aware of adding friends. To better deal with this, the article will help you with How to Add Friends on Nintendo Switch.

How to Add Friends on Nintendo Switch

You have four different ways to Add Friends on Nintendo Switch.

• Adding Local users
• Add a Friend with a Code
• Add a Friend You’ve Played Online
• Adding Facebook and Twitter Friends

#1: How to Add Local User as a Friend on Nintendo Switch

Using this method, you can add a friend near you or in the same room. Both you and your friend have to follow the same instructions to get it done.

[1] You will find your User icon on the top-left corner of the home screen. Click on it.

[2] Choose the Add Friend option.

[3] Then, select Link to a Nintendo Switch.

Note: If you haven’t linked your account, sign in to your account to link. The new user can sign up by tapping Create Account option.

[4] From the Add menu, choose Search for Local Users.

[5] Now, both you and your friend have to select the same icon display on the screen. Now, the Nintendo switch will start scanning.

[6] From the available list, select your Friend and click the Continue button. A friend request will be sent to your friend.

[7] That’s it. You can start to play the game together.

#2: How to Add a Friend using a Code

If you and your friend are not in the same room, you can proceed with this method.

[1] On the Nintendo Switch home screen, tap the User icon.

[2] Choose Profile, and you will see the code next to Friend Code (12 digit code combined with letters, numbers, and symbols)

[3] Then, select your User icon and choose Add Friend option.

Note: If you haven’t linked your account, sign in to your account to link. The new user can sign up by tapping Create Account option.

[4] Tap on Search with Friend code on Nintendo Switch and enter your Friend code.

[5] Once entered, hit “+”. The screen will display your friend’s username and profile icon.

[6] Click on Send Friend Request button, and the friend request will be sent to your friend’s device.

[7] To confirm, click Ok.

[8] Once your friend accepts your friend’s request, both can start to play your favorite games.

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#3: How to Add a Friend You’ve Played Online

[1] Navigate to the top-left corner of your home screen and choose your User icon.

[2] Select Add Friend option.

[3] Click on Search for users You Player With.

[4] You will see the list of users you have played.

[5] Choose the Friend, and their info will appear on the screen.

[6] Tap Send Friend Request and click Ok for confirmation.

[7] Once your friend accepts the request, you will be able to play together.

#4: How to Add Facebook and Twitter Friends

[1] Tap your User icon from your home screen.

[2] In the menu, choose the Friend Suggestion option.

[3] Then, click select the Facebook or Twitter icon.

[4] Choose Link to a Facebook Account or Link to a Twitter Account.

[5] Next to that, enter your Facebook or Twitter log-in details and click Continue or Authorize App.

[6] The screen will display your Nintendo Switch friend’s list who has Nintendo Switch.

[7] Choose your friend and hit Send Friend Request.

[8] Tap Ok to confirm.

[9] Finally, you can start a game with your Nintendo friend when he accepts your friend request.

With the methods mentioned above, adding your friend to your Nintendo Switch is easy. To start an online game with your friend, do the following.

• Make sure you and your friend get subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online.
• Now, open the Nintendo Switch Online app on the home screen.
• Choose Play Online option. The list of friends will appear.
• Select the Friend you want to play against.
• Finally, choose the game and start playing.

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