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Why can't i play Switch online?

Restarting your network devices may resolve this issue if it is related to the devices being unresponsive. Move the Nintendo Switch console closer to the wireless router. If possible, place the Nintendo Switch console within 10 to 15 feet of the wireless router to improve the signal strength during troubleshooting.
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How do I get my Nintendo Switch Online to work?

What to do
  1. Power the Nintendo Switch down completely. ...
  2. Turn the system back on and launch the game from the HOME Menu.
  3. When prompted to choose an account, select a Nintendo Account with an active Nintendo Switch Online membership. ...
  4. Try accessing the online feature again.
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How do I enable online gaming on my Switch?

Complete these steps
  1. Access the Nintendo Switch Online software you want to play.
  2. From the menu on the left, select Play Online. ...
  3. Select the game you want to play online. ...
  4. Select Invite a Friend to send an invite to users you have added as Friends.
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Why wont my Switch let me go online?

After rebooting your Switch, your next basic step is to also power cycle your modem and router. If your modem and router have physical Power buttons or toggles, shut them both off for at least a minute. If your devices don't have a power switch, simply pull the plug instead.
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Why can't my user play a game on Switch?

You may be trying to access the Game Trial with a Nintendo Account that does not have an active, paid Nintendo Switch Online membership. Purchase a membership to be able to play the Game Trial, or purchase the game to have full access to it.
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How To Fix Nintendo Switch Online Not Working!

Do both people need the game to play Switch online?

A: If they are playing on separate consoles, yes. But up to four people can play Mario Kart 8 on the SAME console, and you only need one copy of the game for that. Helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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Are Switch games tied to user or account?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase them. All users on a console will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the console as their primary console.
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How do I turn off age restrictions on Nintendo eShop?

Complete these steps
  1. Select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
  2. Scroll down to highlight Parental Controls, then select Change Settings.
  3. Enter the Parental Control PIN number for the system. ...
  4. Press the X Button (Reset) to remove the Parental Controls settings and PIN number.
  5. Select OK to return to the system settings.
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Why can't my family play my Switch games?

While the Switch does allow you to add multiple accounts to a single family unit, this won't actually allow you to share most games. Instead, you'll simply have to designate a primary game-buying account, and hope against hope that people don't want to play the same titles at the same time.
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What does it mean when it says this profile is not allowed to play multiplayer on Xbox Live?

Players receive this message for one of three reasons: You do not have an active Xbox Live Gold account, which is required to play multiplayer games online. Sign up for an Xbox Live Gold account. Your Xbox Live Gold account expired.
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How do I let all users play games on Switch?

To do this:
  1. On the second Nintendo Switch, select System Settings.
  2. Scroll down to User. Then select Add User.
  3. Choose Create New User.
  4. Choose your profile Icon and Nickname, and then select OK.
  5. Select Link a Nintendo Account.
  6. Enter the login information of the account that has the games to share.
  7. Choose Link.
  8. Select OK.
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Why can't i play games on other accounts?

It's because that other account owns the game but you have to own it on your main account. But if you bought the game on the other account, then you have to buy it on your main account. It's best to play it on the other account to save your money. I've done that before.
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