How to Add Friends on Nintendo Switch 2: Step-by-Step Guide

Accessing the Add Friend Menu

• 👤 To begin adding friends on your Nintendo Switch 2, first click on the account you wish to use for adding friends.
• ➕ Next, navigate to and select the Add Friend option, typically found on the left side of the menu.

Methods for Finding Friends

• 🔍 You have three primary ways to search for friends: by friend code, by searching for users you've played with, or by searching for local users.

Adding a Friend via Friend Code

• 🔢 To add a friend using their friend code, you will need to obtain their unique code from their Nintendo Switch.
• ➡️ Once you have the friend code, enter it into the designated field and click OK.
• ✉️ After entering the code, you must click Send Friend Request to initiate the connection.

Accepting a Friend Request

• 📥 On the other friend's Nintendo Switch, they need to go to the Add Friend menu and select Received Friend Requests.
• ✅ They can then click Become Friends to accept your request, and the friend will be added to both lists.