How to create new profile on switch
To create a new profile on a Nintendo Switch, follow these steps:
- From the Switch's home screen, navigate to the "System Settings" icon, which looks like a gear.
- Scroll down and select "Users" from the menu.
- Select "Add User" or "Create a New User" from the options.
- Choose a user icon from the available options or select "Customize" to create your own icon.
- Enter a username for the new profile. This will be the name that appears on the Switch's home screen and in online multiplayer games.
- Set a password for the new profile. You'll need to enter the password twice to confirm.
- Choose a language and region for the new profile.
- Select whether you want to use the new profile's own save data or share it with the main profile (if you're creating a new profile for a family member or friend).
- Confirm that you want to create the new profile.
Once you've created the new profile, you'll be able to switch between it and the main profile by going to the Switch's home screen and selecting the profile icon in the top-right corner.
Some additional tips:
- You can have up to eight profiles on a single Nintendo Switch console.
- Each profile can have its own set of saved games, friends, and online multiplayer settings.
- You can also set parental controls for each profile, which can help restrict access to certain games, apps, and online features.
- If you're creating a new profile for a family member or friend, you may want to consider setting up a separate Nintendo Account for them, which will give them their own set of login credentials and online features.
I hope that helps!