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How to Manage Notification Settings in the Nintendo Switch App

Follow these steps to adjust push notifications sent by the Nintendo Switch App related to online play, GameChat and other features.

Before you start

You'll need to install the Nintendo Switch App on your smart device and sign in with your Nintendo Account to change these settings.

Complete these steps

  • Select your user in the top-right corner.

  • Select Settings.

  • Select Push Notifications.

  • The following notifications can be toggled on or off:

    • Friend Requests: Notifications when receiving friend requests and adding new friends.

    • GameChat Invitations: Notifications when another user invites you to join a GameChat session.

    • Online Play Invitations: Select whether to receive these notifications from all friends, best friends or not at all.

    • Game-Specific Services: Toggle notifications from services like SplatNet 3 or ZELDA NOTES on or off.

    • Notify When Friends Go Online: Select friends to be notified when they begin playing online.

      • You can also change whether your online status is displayed to all friends, best friends or no one.