how to add friends on nintendo switch

Here’s the simplest way to add friends on Nintendo Switch: go to your user icon on the HOME Menu, choose Add Friend , then either send a friend request with a Friend Code or accept one you’ve already received. Your console needs to be connected to the internet, and your user should be linked to a Nintendo Account first.

Steps

1. Open the HOME Menu.
2. Select your user icon in the top-left corner.
3. Choose Add Friend.
4. Pick one of these options:
   • Friend Code : enter your friend’s code and send a request.
   • Received Friend Requests : accept a request someone sent you.
   • Local Users : add someone nearby on the same network/location.
   • Users You’ve Played With : send a request to someone you recently played with.

Finding your Friend Code

Your own Friend Code is shown on your profile page, and you can share it with someone so they can add you. You can also use the Nintendo Switch app in some regions to copy/share the code or show a QR code.

Small tip

If you don’t see friend options, check that the Switch is online and that your user is linked to a Nintendo Account. That usually fixes the most common setup issue.

Quick version

Profile → Add Friend → Friend Code → enter code → Send Request.