How to Back Up Save Data on Nintendo Switch

Applies to:  Nintendo Switch Family, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model


In this article, you'll learn how to back up save data from a Nintendo Switch console to the Internet.

Note: When you become a Nintendo Switch Online member, automatic backup will be enabled for all compatible software. This setting can be adjusted for each game and user.

  • Save data files can also be manually backed up from the game's software menu or from System Settings.
  • Save data is unique to each user and is not transferable between users.

Complete These Steps:

To back up save data from the software menu:
  1. Open the game's software menu and select Save Data Cloud Backup.
  2. Select the desired user, then select Back Up Save Data.
To back up save data from within System Settings:
  1. From the HOME Menu, select System Settings, then Data Management, and finally Save Data Cloud Backup.
  2. Select the desired user. Tap the software to back up, then select Back Up Save Data.

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