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Why Is My Nintendo Switch Not Connecting to the Internet? Let’s Fix It!

Why Is My Nintendo Switch Not Connecting to the Internet? Let’s Fix It!
Jessica Ferguson

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Are you trying to connect your Nintendo Switch to the internet but having no luck? Wondering why your Nintendo Switch won’t connect to the Wi-Fi? You’re in the right place to get some answers!

Let’s dive into why your Nintendo Switch might not be connecting to the internet and how you can solve this pesky problem.

Short and Sweet: Why Won’t It Connect?

There could be a few reasons your Nintendo Switch isn’t connecting to Wi-Fi. The most common ones include Wi-Fi network issues, wrong Wi-Fi settings on your Switch, or the Nintendo Switch software needing an update.

Other times it could be something as simple as being too far from your router or having too many devices connected to the same network, causing a traffic jam for your Switch.

How Can You Get Your Switch Online?

First, let’s try moving your Nintendo Switch closer to your Wi-Fi router. If that doesn’t help, check if other devices can connect to your Wi-Fi. This will tell you if the issue is with your Switch or your network.

Next, restart your Switch and your router. Still no luck? Make sure your Switch’s software is up to date and that you’ve entered the correct Wi-Fi password. If you’re still stuck, it might be time to reach out to Nintendo’s customer support for help.

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