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How to Invite Friends on the Nintendo Switch

This wikiHow teaches you how to find and add friends on Nintendo Switch. In addition to friends who are in the same room, you can also add remote friends using their Friend code, as well as people you know from Facebook or Twitter. Once you add a friend on your Switch, you'll be able to play multiplayer games in the same room or online games with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. Unfortunately, if you don't have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, you won't be able to invite a friend to play a game with you online , but you will still be able to add them as a friend.

Method 1
Method 1 of 5:

Adding Local Users

  1. It's at the top-left corner of the home screen.
    • Use this method if the friend you want to add is in the same room with you. Your friend must follow the same instructions on their own Switch.
  2. It's the fourth option on the left sidebar.
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  3. If you haven't linked your Nintendo account, you'll need to link your account and then Sign In .
    • If you don't have a Nintendo account, tap Create account to sign up now.
  4. It's the second option on the Add Friend menu below "Received Friend Requests."
  5. Both you and your friend should select the same icon on this screen. Once selected, your Switch will scan the room for other users who've selected the same icon.
  6. Once your Switch finds your friend, select them from the list.
  7. This sends a friend request to your friend. [1]
    • If the Nintendo Switch is not connected to the internet, the friend request will be temporarily stored until the system connects to the internet. Then the friend request will be send automatically.
  8. If your friend is in the same room, you'll be able to play against them in a variety of multiplayer games that support local wireless play. Just launch the game, then follow the on-screen instructions to add your local friend.
    • Some popular games that let you play against local players are Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Party, Minecraft, Pokémon, and Diablo III. [2]
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Method 2
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Adding a Friend with a Friend Code

  1. If your friend isn't in the same room with you, you can still add them as a friend using their Friend Code. Have your friend complete the following steps and read or send you the code: [3]
    • Select the user icon at the top-left corner of the home screen.
    • Select Profile .
    • Find the code next to "Friend Code" in the right panel. It's a 12-digit series of letters, numbers, and dashes.
  2. Now that you have your friend's code, you'll complete these steps on your own Switch. Your user icon is at the top-left corner of the home screen.
  3. It's the fourth option in the sidebar to the left on your user screen.
    • If you haven't linked your Nintendo account, tap Link to a Nintendo Account , and then Sign In to do so now.
    • If you don't have a Nintendo account, tap Create account to sign up now.
  4. It's next to the icon with numbers on the Add Friend menu. It's the second option from the bottom.
  5. This displays your friend's username and profile picture.
  6. It's in the left sidebar. A send request will be sent to your friend.
  7. It the button in the confirmation pop-up window. Once your friend accepts the request, you'll be able to play games against each other on Nintendo Switch Online.
  8. If your friend is in the same room, you'll be able to play against them in a variety of multiplayer games that support local wireless play. Just launch the game, then follow the on-screen instructions to add your local friend. To start an online game with a friend, see this method .
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Method 3
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Adding a Friend You've Played With Online

  1. It's at the top-left corner of the home screen. This takes you to your User Page.
    • If you want to add a friend you've played with who is in the same room, make sure their Nintendo Switch is on.
  2. It's in the left sidebar.
  3. It's the third option on Add Friend menu. This displays a list of users you have played with during online games.
  4. Your friend's info will appear.
  5. It's in the sidebar to the left below the user's profile picture and username. A friend request will appear on your friend's screen.
  6. It the button in the confirmation pop-up window. Once your friend accepts the request, you'll be connected on Nintendo Switch.
    • To start an online game with a friend, see this method .
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Method 4
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Adding Facebook and Twitter Friends

  1. It's at the top-left corner of the home screen. This takes you to your User Page.
  2. It's the third option in the sidebar menu to the left.
  3. Both are at the top of the screen.
  4. It's the button at the bottom of the main page to the right. This displays a login screen for either Facebook or Twitter in full screen.
  5. Once your password is accepted, you'll see a list of your friends who also have Nintendo Switch.
  6. Your friend's info will appear.
  7. It's in the sidebar to the left below the user's profile picture and username. This sends a friend request to your friend.
  8. It the button in the confirmation pop-up window. Once your friend accepts the request, they'll be added to your friends list.
  9. If your friend is in the same room, you'll be able to play against them in a variety of multiplayer games that support local wireless play. Just launch the game, then follow the on-screen instructions to add your local friend. To start an online game with a friend, see this method .
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Method 5
Method 5 of 5:

Starting an Online Game with a Friend

  1. If you want to play games against your friend online, you'll both need to subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online. [4] Though this service used to be free, a paid subscription is now required. See this site to learn about the subscription options.
    • Once you sign up for Nintendo Switch Online, you'll receive instructions for installing the necessary app. Follow those instructions if you haven't yet done so.
  3. It's in the left panel. This displays a list of friends who are online.
  4. Your friend will be asked to connect with you for a game. As long as they accept, you'll be to start a game together. [5]
  5. Your subscription offers you access to a massive database of games to choose from. To select a game, just press the A game on your controller. This will start the game for both you and your friend.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cxl-eHUtWzM
      2. ↑ https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/best-nintendo-switch-couch-co-op-games
      3. ↑ https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22438/~/how-to-view-or-change-your-friend-code
      4. ↑ https://www.nintendo.com/switch/online-service/
      5. ↑ https://www.imore.com/how-play-nes-games-online-friends-your-switch

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      1. Select your Profile icon.
      2. Select Add Friend .
      3. Select a friend search option.
      4. Select a friend.
      5. Select Send Friend Request .

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