How do I backup my Switch data?

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings, then Data Management, and finally Save Data Cloud Backup. Select the desired user. Tap the software to back up, then select Back Up Save Data.

How do I backup my Switch save data to my SD card?

Transferring game data

On the HOME Menu, select "System Settings" → "Data Management" → "Move Data Between System/microSD Card". *If no microSD card is inserted, this option won't be selectable. To transfer data from the system memory to the microSD card, select "Move to microSD Card".

How do I backup my Switch data to my computer?

Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable, and then tap Allow on your phone. Next, navigate to and open Smart Switch on your computer, and then click Backup.

Will I lose my game progress if I get a new Switch?

Your save data will be deleted on the source console. *Save data is stored on the console you're currently using. In order to play games with your latest save data on multiple systems, you'll need to transfer the save data each time you use a different console.

How do I transfer all save data from Switch?

Nintendo Switch: How to Back Up Save Data to Cloud

How do I backup my Switch save data locally?

How do I transfer games from Switch to new SD card?

What happens to my digital games if I get a new Switch?

Once you've purchased a digital game, you can use your Nintendo Account to access the game on any Nintendo Switch console (primary or non-primary).

Will I lose everything if I uninstall a game and reinstall it Switch?

Deleting or archiving software will not impact your save data. Once deleted, software can be redownloaded using the same Nintendo Account with which it was purchased. If a microSD card is inserted, the save location will default to the microSD card when downloading or redownloading software.

How do I transfer data to a new Switch without an old Switch?

Where is Switch data stored?

Where is game save data stored? On Nintendo Switch, game save data is stored on the console's System Memory. This will not change whether downloadable software or software from a game card is being played. Game save data cannot be saved or copied to a microSD card.

Can I use an SD card from an old Switch to a new one?

You can also use a given microSD card in one Switch: If you plug your microSD card into another Switch, that Switch will format the microSD card, deleting all the data on it. The only files you can pass between microSD cards are screenshots and videos.

Where does smart switch store backups?

Run Smart Switch on your Mac and open the "Preferences" in the menu. You see the "Backup folder location: /Users/fyicenter/Samsung/SmartSwitch".

Is Switch save data stored on SD card?

Save data. Save data (saved game progress and related achievements, etc.) is without exception stored in the system memory. It cannot be moved or saved onto a microSD card.

How do I transfer my data from SD card?

Will I lose my games if I delete a user on Switch?

Deleting a user account from a Nintendo Switch console will also delete any save data that is associated with that account and saved to the console. Data deleted from a console cannot be restored unless it is first backed up using the Save Data Cloud backup feature.

Does it cost money to redownload Switch games?

If the game is not appearing on the HOME Menu, it can be redownloaded at no cost using the same Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game.

How do I backup my digital Switch games?

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings, then Data Management, and finally Save Data Cloud Backup. Select the desired user. Tap the software to back up, then select Back Up Save Data.

Can you keep digital games forever?

Don't want to pack hundreds or thousands of dollars worth of games in your checked bags? With a library of games stored on your hard drive, you'll never face that dilemma. In the same way, digital games can never be lost by accident; they remain on a player's account, essentially permanently.

Can you backup Nintendo Switch games?

Once you've signed up for Nintendo Switch Online, all (compatible) game saves will automatically be backed up to the cloud, but it can take some time. You can also manually back up games by doing the following: Go to the Home menu. Select the game icon.

What is the maximum size SD card for Nintendo Switch?

The Nintendo Switch can accommodate such cards up to 2TB in size! It sounds amazing but it turns out that regular microSD cards don't go up to 2TB. It might be available in the future but the best you can do right now is a 1TB card.

What is stored on switch SD card?

Screenshots and captured gameplay videos can be moved from the system memory to a microSD card, and vice versa. You can also transfer downloadable software if the system is updated to Version 10.0. 0 or higher.

What happens if you remove SD card from switch?

What happens if you remove the SD card from Switch? If you do eject it from a switch while it's on it'll bringing up a warning message saying the SD card was ejected from the console and recommend checking the SD to make sure nothing corrupted and to make sure you turn it off before you eject it again at a later time.

Why can't my save data be backed up on Nintendo Switch?

Verify that the Nintendo Account you are using has an active Nintendo Switch Online membership. Check your current subscription plan and expiration. Verify that the software you are using supports this service. You may also find our information on identifying software that supports Save Data backup helpful.

Does Switch auto backup save data?

By default, the automatic save-data backup will be enabled from the time you start your Nintendo Switch Online membership. Automatic save-data download must be enabled on each Nintendo Switch system you wish to use. Not all software supports these features.