How to Set a Screen Lock PIN on Nintendo Switch 2

Accessing System Settings

• ⚙️ To begin, navigate to the Settings menu on your Nintendo Switch 2.
• ➡️ Scroll down to find and select the System option.

Enabling System Lock

• 🔒 Within the System menu, locate and choose the System Lock feature.
• ✅ Select Enable to activate the PIN lock functionality.

Setting Your PIN Code

• 🔢 You will now be prompted to set up your PIN code.
• 🕹️ For input, you can use the control sticks or buttons to select numbers, which can be made invisible to others.
• 👆 Example: To enter '1 2 3 4', move the control stick up, then right, then down, then right again.
• ⚠️ Be careful during entry; an incorrect entry will require re-entry.

Activating and Unlocking

• ✅ Once the PIN is entered correctly, confirm to activate the screen lock.
• 🔑 To unlock the console, press the A button three times, then enter your established system lock PIN.