How to Transfer Save Data Between Switch Consoles
To transfer save data between two Nintendo Switch systems, both consoles should be connected to the internet and in close proximity to one another:
How to Back Up Nintendo Switch Save Data to the Cloud
If you have a Nintendo Switch Online account, you can back up your Switch save data to the cloud. That way, you can download your save data on another console linked to your Nintendo account without going through the process described above.
How to Transfer User Data Between Switch Consoles
To transfer user data between Switch consoles without an SD card:
How to Transfer Nintendo Switch Data to an SD Card
You can transfer games and other software you’ve purchased through the Nintendo eShop to a microSD card for use on another Switch console:
Can You Transfer Nintendo Switch Save Data Between Users?
While it’s possible to transfer user and save data between Switch consoles, you cannot share save data between different user profiles. In other words, if you’re playing Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on one user profile, you can’t copy your save file to another player’s profile. You can, however, access your games and save data via your user profile across multiple consoles, so long as they’re linked to your Nintendo account. Each Switch can have up to eight Nintendo accounts and user profiles associated with it. While your Nintendo account can be linked to multiple Switch consoles, only one can be your primary system. When playing on a non-primary system, you must be connected to the internet to play titles you’ve downloaded unless you have the game data saved to an SD card. Since the Switch Lite is meant to be played on-the-go, consider making it your primary device so you don’t have to worry about finding a Wi-Fi connection. Log in to your Nintendo account via a web browser to change your primary console.
