If you want to send and receive friend requests, link your Nintendo account to your Switch first. Doing so is simple:

How to View Your Nintendo Friend Code

Once your Nintendo account is linked, you can access Switch’s online features and add friends to your list. You need to find your 12-digit Friend Code before you can share it with others.

How to Send Friend Requests on Nintendo Switch

From the home screen, select your user icon, then select Add Friend. From here, you can accept pending requests or send one of your own. If you don’t see any of the options listed below, run a system update and make sure your Switch has the latest version. There are a couple of ways you can connect with others.

Friend Suggestions: This option lets you send requests to users you’re friends with on Nintendo apps, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, Facebook, or Twitter.Via Local Users: Pick this option to exchange friend requests with another Switch user nearby. If your Switch isn’t connected to the internet, the friend request is temporarily saved on the console and automatically sends the next time it connects.Via Users You Have Played With: Use this option to send requests to people you’ve played with in online matches.Via Friend Code: This is where you can enter a specific Friend Code and send that person a request.Suggested Friends: If your Nintendo account is linked to other apps that have friends lists, this option displays them, so you can easily send a request.

How to Change Your Friend Code

If you want to change your Friend Code for any reason, it’s simple to do so.