Important Nintendo Switch Settings And Options

How To Shut Down Nintendo Switch?

• Press and hold the console Power Button for around 3 seconds.
• Select Power Options.
• Select Power Off.

Note: In case for some reason, your console is not responding and shutting down then press and hold the power button for around 12 seconds.

How To Update Nintendo Switch?

• Go to the Home menu.
• Select System Settings.
• Select System.
• Select System Update.
• Wait, till the system checks if there is a new update, and in case there is a new update the process will start automatically.

How To Update Games/App On Nintendo Switch?

• First check and make sure your Nintendo Switch console is connected to the internet.
• Then go to the Home Menu.
• Select the Game or app which you want o update.
• Then press the + or – Button from the controller.
• Then select Software Update.
• Then select Via the Internet.

How To Power Cycle Nintendo Switch?

• Shut down your Nintendo Switch.
• Then Wait for around 2 to 3 minutes.
• Then Restart your Nintendo Console.
• You are done.

How To Use Manual DNS On Nintendo Switch?

In case you want to use Manual DNS on Nintendo Switch console then here is how to use it.

• Go to the Home menu.
• Select System Settings.
• Select Internet.
• Select Internet Settings.
• Wait, till your console searches for nearby Wifi.
• Then Select your network.
• Select Change Settings.
• Select DNS Settings.
• Select Manual.
• Select Primary DNS by using the A button.
• Then Press and hold the B Button to delete the existing DNS, and make sure it defaults to zero.
• Then enter your Public DNS.
• Select Secondary DNS by using the A button.
• Then Press and hold the B Button to delete the existing DNS, and make sure it defaults to zero.
• Then enter your Public DNS.

How To Connect Internet On Nintendo Switch?

• Go to the Home menu.
• Select Internet.
• Select Internet Settings.
• Wait, till your console searches for nearby Wifi.
• Then Select your Network.
• If your Wifi requires the password, then consider entering it.
• Once you select your network, wait till the console finishes the internet test.
• You are done.

How to Change the System Region On Nintendo Switch?

• Go to the Home menu.
• Select System Settings.
• Scroll down and select System.
• Then from the right side choose Region.
• Select your Region.
• Select Next and follow the on-screen instructions.

How To Add Payment Method On Nintendo Switch?

• Go to Home Menu.
• Select Nintendo eShop.
• Select your Account.
• Select your User icon from the upper-right corner to access Account Information.
• Then go under Credit Card Information.
• Select Set if you want to save a card.
• Select Change if you want to make changes to already saved cards.
• Once done Save the changes.

How To Remove Payment Method On Nintendo Switch?

• Go to Home Menu.
• Select Nintendo eShop.
• Select your Account.
• Select your User icon from the upper-right corner to access Account Information.
• Then go under Credit Card Information.
• From there you can Delete your saved cards.

How To Change Time And Date On Nintendo Switch?

• Go to the Home menu.
• Select System Settings.
• From the left side choose System.
• Then from the right side choose Date and Time.
  • If Parental Controls PIN has been set, you have to enter it.
• Now you can choose to Synchronise your Clock via the Internet or make the changes manually.

How To Check For Corrupt Data On Nintendo Switch?

• Go to the Home menu.
• Select System Settings.
• From the left side select Data Management.
• Then from the right side select Software.
• Select the Game for which you want to check for Corrupt Data.
• Select Check for Corrupt Data.
• Wait, till the process finishes.
• If the result shows any corrupt data you can select the Redownload option and follow the on-screen instructions. 

Note: In case you face any issues while checking for corrupt data then make sure to update your console to the latest software version.

How To Purchase Any Games On Nintendo Switch?

• Go to Home Menu.
• Select Nintendo eShop.
• Then select your Account.
• Look for games under the category or do a direct search from the search bar.
• Once the game is selected go through the game details to find any available downloadable content.
• Select Proceed to Purchase.
• Make the Payment.
• You are done.

How To Install Any Games On Nintendo Switch?

Note: To install any games or apps on your Nintendo console you have to first Link your Nintendo account to your console, if it is not done yet then make sure to do it.

• Go to Home Menu.
• Select Nintendo eShop.
• Then Select your account.
• Download the game that you have purchased.

How to Link a Nintendo Account to Nintendo Switch?

Step 1: Add a User Account

Before linking a Nintendo Account to your console you have to add a user account on your console.

• Select Home Menu.
• Select System Settings.
• Highlight Users option.
• Select Add User.
• Select Next.
• Select the Icon for your account.
• When prompted, enter a Nickname.
• Select Ok.
• Select OK again to confirm the action.

Step 2: Link Your Nintendo Account to Nintendo Switch

1. Go to Home Menu.
2. Select System Settings.
3. Highlight Users option.
4. Select the User to whom you want to link the Nintendo Account.
5. Select Link Nintendo Account.
6. Sign in to your Nintendo Account.
7. Select Link.

Note: Please keep in mind that once you have linked your Nintendo account to a user account it cannot be unlinked or changed for that user account.

How To Uninstall Any Software/Games On Nintendo Switch?

• Go to Home Menu.
• Select System Settings.
• From the left side select Data Management.
• Then from the right side select Software.
• Select the Software/game that you want to Uninstall.
• Then as per your preference select from the given options.

Note: In case you are having issues while uninstalling any software then check and make sure your console software is up to date.

How To Reinstall Software/Games On Nintendo Switch?

• Go to Home Menu.
• Select System Settings.
• From the left side select Data Management.
• Then from the right side select Software.
• Select the Software/game that you want to Uninstall.
• Then as per your preference select from the given options.
• Restart your Nintendo Switch.
• Go to Home Menu.
• Select Nintendo eShop.
• Then Select your account.
• Select the Software/game that you want to Download.

How To Factory Reset Nintendo Switch?

Steps To Factory Settings Without Deleting Save Data

Note: If you choose this option save data, screenshots and videos, and user information will not get deleted, but all the software saved on your microSD card will become unusable.

• If your Nintendo Switch is not powered off make sure to power it off.
• Once your console is powered off, Tap and hold the volume up (+) and volume down (-) buttons.
• Then press the Power button.
• Make sure to hold the volume button till you see the Recovery mode on your screen.
• Once you are in the recovery mode, select Restore Factory Settings Without Deleting Save Data.
  • If Parental Controls PIN has been set, you have to enter it.
• Then select Next.
• Select Restore Factory Settings Without Deleting Save Data.

Steps To Delete All Content & Settings on Nintendo Switch

Make sure to double-check all the data you are going to delete because once data is deleted, you cannot recover it.

• Go to the Home menu.
• Select System Settings.
• Select System.
• Scroll down and select Formatting Options.
  • If Parental Controls PIN has been set, you have to enter it.
• Select Initialize Console.
• Select Next.
• Select Initialize

How To Manage / Delete Game Data On Nintendo Switch?

Note: By default, the game save is stored on your Nintendo Switch internet memory and you cannot transfer or save the game’s save to your microSD card. Also, once the Game save data is cleared you cannot restore it.

• Go to Home Menu.
• Select System Settings.
• Select Data Management.
• Select Delete Save Data.
• If it asks to enter the Parental Controls PIN, please enter the PIN.
• Select the Game title for which you want to delete the saved data.
• Select Delete.
• In case there are multiple users then you can select the User for which you want to delete the save data.
• Confirm the action.

How To Run A Connection Test On Nintendo Switch?

This is a very useful feature that can help you with Network connectivity issues on your console.

• Go to the Home Menu.
• Choose System Settings.
• Scroll down and select Internet.
• Select Test Connection.
• Wait, till the connection test finishes.
• Once the connection test is done, you will get the result which will include Connection Name, Global IP Address, Download speed, test results, etc.

How To Use Nintendo Eshop Gift Cards?

• Go to Home Menu.
• Select Nintendo eShop.
• Then select your Account.
• Select Redeem Code from the left side.
• Enter your Nintendo Eshop Gift Card download code.
• Select OK, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: In case you are having issues with your Nintendo eShop Prepaid card then you can reach out to the Nintendo Customer support team.

How To Use VPN On Nintendo Switch?

By default, there is no option on the Nintendo Switch console to use a VPN, as well as there is no way to install VPN apps on the Nintendo console.

In case you want to use VPN on your Nintendo Switch console then you have to install a VPN over your Network.

Here is how to use a VPN over a mobile hotspot

• Download the VPN app on your Windows PC or phone.
• Then connect your device to your Wifi network.
• Then Enable the VPN.
• Then Create a hotspot connection.
• Then connect your Nintendo console over the Hotspot Network.
• You are done.

Here is how to use a VPN over Wi-Fi network

• Log in to your router settings from a web browser.
• Under the router settings, you can Configure the VPN.
• To find the exact steps to configure VPN over your router you have to refer to your router manual.
• Then connect your Nintendo console to your Network.
• You are done.

How to Manually Enter IP Address on Nintendo Switch?

Note: Before moving forward keep a note of IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway.

• Go to Home Menu.
• Select System Settings.
• Select Internet.
• Select Internet Settings.
• Wait, till your console searches for the nearby networks.
• Then from the list Select your Network.
• Select Change Settings.
• Select IP Address Settings.
• Select Manual.
• Select IP Address by using the A button.
• Then Press and hold the B Button to delete the existing IP address and make sure it defaults to Zeros.
• Enter your Network IP Address, and make sure to add 20 to the last section of digits. For example: if your IP address is 165.158.2.6 then you need to enter 165.158.2.26.
• Select OK.
• Then Select Subnet Mask by using A button.
• Then press and hold the B Button to erase the existing subnet mask.
• Then enter your Network subnet mask, and press OK.
• Then select Gateway by using the A button.
• Then Press and hold the B button to erase the existing gateway.
• Then enter your Gateway and press OK.
• You are done.

How To Contact Nintendo Switch?

• Go to Nintendo Contact Us Page.
• On the Contact Us page, you will find different contact options, you can pick any as per your preference.
  • Support ticket.
  • Chat.
  • Text Message.
  • Phone.