Minecraft on Nintendo Switch: Cannot add friends because of how your Microsoft account is set up

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My name is Andre Da Costa; an Independent Consultant, Windows Insider MVP and Windows & Devices for IT MVP. I'm here to help you with your problem.

Q: What’s a Microsoft Account and why do I need it for a Nintendo Switch?

A: A Microsoft Account is a free account you can sign-in on device that allows Minecraft players on Switch to play with others on non-Nintendo devices like iOS, Android, Xbox One and Windows 10 via cross-play, Realms or Servers. Having a Microsoft Account also enables the portability of your MINECOINS and marketplace purchases to other devices and platforms. For more information go here (https://support.xbox.com/en-GB/games/game-title...). To create an account go to https://aka.ms/accountsettings

Q: Now that I have a Microsoft account, how do I sign into it from my Nintendo Switch?

a. On the Minecraft game home screen, click “Sign in with a Microsoft account”

b. It’ll bring up a screen to go to: http://aka.ms/remoteconnect with a unique 8 digit code

c. Enter the URL on another device (PC or Mobile phone)

d. Follow the instructions on the website by entering the code and complete signing into your Microsoft account.

Q: How do I find my friends on their Microsoft account?

a. Now that you’ve signed into your Microsoft account, Click “Play” on the homescreen

b. Toggle to the right onto the “Friends” tab

c. Click the button to “Add Friend”

d. Find friends by entering their Microsoft Gamertag

Q: I keep entering my friend’s ID into Cross-Platform friends and can’t find them. Why?

Make sure you are entering your friend’s Gamertag correctly. Please note that you are only able to enter in a player ID for Microsoft’s Gamertag. Other player IDs from other platforms are not supported at this time.

Source: https://help.mojang.com/customer/en/portal/arti...