Are Switch saves backed up?

If you're connected to the internet, your save data will be backed up automatically, even when your Nintendo Switch is in sleep mode. No complicated settings or updates required.
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Does Nintendo Switch backup save data?

The vast majority of Nintendo Switch titles support Save Data Cloud backup for players with a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Online features (such as Nintendo Switch Online app and Save Data Cloud compatibility) are always identified in the Nintendo eShop and in the game's product information on www.nintendo.com.
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Will I lose my save data if I get a new Switch?

The only saving grace you might have is Cloud Saves. If you have the Nintendo Switch Online Membership and you backed up your save data, you can redownload it to another console easy peasy so long as you log into your Nintendo Account on a profile on that console.
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How do I get my save data back on my Switch?

Complete these steps
  1. From the HOME Menu, open System Settings.
  2. Select Data Management, then select Save Data Cloud.
  3. Select your user, then choose the backup file you wish to download.
  4. Select Download Save Data.
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How do I access my cloud saves on Switch?

How to Manually Manage Cloud Saves
  1. Head to system settings, then scroll down to Data Management.
  2. Then, click on Save Data Cloud Backup. ...
  3. You can also quickly see Save Data Cloud Backup information for a certain game by pressing the plus (options) button on the main menu when selecting a game.
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After SEVEN YEARS of Nintendo Switch.

Does Nintendo keep cloud saves?

Save data is linked to your Nintendo Account, so you can access it by signing in. If you move to a new system, you can pick up right where you left off in your game by downloading your data. Automatic backup is enabled by default. You can change this in the Nintendo Switch system settings.
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Where are switch saves stored?

On Nintendo Switch, game save data is stored on the console's System Memory. This will not change whether downloadable software or software from a game card is being played. Game save data cannot be saved or copied to a microSD card.
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Can you back up Switch saves to SD card?

*Game save data is only stored in the system memory, so it can't be moved to the microSD card.
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Is save data saved on the SD card Switch?

Important: Game save data is stored to the System Memory and cannot be copied or saved to a microSD card.
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What happens to my games if I lose my Switch?

If you replace your Switch, any eShop purchases can be re-downloaded for free. Your game saves, however, will be gone.
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What happens to my downloaded games if my Switch breaks?

Digital games are tied to your Nintendo account. Once you get a new Switch and log in you're able to redownload all those games and start playing them again.
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How long does save data last on Nintendo Switch?

Is my save data retained if my Nintendo Switch Online membership ends? If your Nintendo Switch Online membership expires, you won't be able to access your Save Data Cloud backups. However, Nintendo will allow users who resubscribe within 180 days to access their previous Save Data Cloud backups.
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Does removing SD card from Switch delete data?

Archiving games and applications on your Nintendo Switch will free up storage space on the console, but it will not delete the data from the SD card. If you replace the SD card with a larger one, you will need to re-download any archived games or applications in order to access them.
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What gets saved on Switch SD card?

Yes, a microSD card can be used to save screenshots and software data, including downloaded software, software updates, and DLC. For more information about using microSD cards on Nintendo Switch, click here.
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Does uninstalling Switch games delete saves?

Deleting software data will not impact your save data. Once deleted, software can be redownloaded using the same Nintendo Account with which it was purchased. If a microSD card is inserted, the save location will default to the microSD card when downloading or redownloading software.
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Can you move SD card from old switch to new?

You can also use a given microSD card in one Switch: If you plug your microSD card into another Switch, that Switch will format the microSD card, deleting all the data on it. The only files you can pass between microSD cards are screenshots and videos.
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Can you download switch games from cartridge?

Can you download Nintendo Switch games from a cartridge? - Quora. No. When you get a cartridge, you are purchasing a physical copy of the game and the base version of that game, without any DLCs or add-ons or updates. It cannot be downloaded to your Switch.
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Can I use the same SD card on a different switch?

Software downloaded to a microSD card on one system will not be playable on a different system. Do not swap data between multiple microSD cards, or swap your microSD card between multiple systems.
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Is Switch cloud save automatic?

A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to utilize the Save Data Cloud service. By default, the automatic save-data backup will be enabled from the time you start your Nintendo Switch Online membership. Automatic save-data download must be enabled on each Nintendo Switch system you wish to use.
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Can I continue my game on another Switch?

You can play digital games you've purchased on any Nintendo Switch console that has been linked to your Nintendo Account. Please note that you can register one primary console per Nintendo Account. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console.
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Why can't I download save data on Switch?

Save data backup may not be possible if: You are currently not connected to the internet. The user does not have an active Nintendo Switch Online membership. The game you've selected is currently being played.
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What happens if you delete save data on Nintendo Switch?

Steps to remove save data for a single user or delete all save data for specific software on Nintendo Switch. Important: Once deleted, save data cannot be recovered.
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Can you transfer data from one Switch to another?

Select System Settings from the HOME Menu. Select Data Management, and then Transfer Your Save Data. Select Send Save Data to Another Console, then select the user whose save data file you wish to transfer.
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What happens if you delete old data on Nintendo Switch?

Deleted data cannot be recovered. If you would only like to delete certain data, you can use the Data Management section of the System Settings. All data in the system memory, including software, save data, screenshots, and user information will be deleted, restoring the console to factory settings.
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How long should a Nintendo Switch last for?

How long does a Nintendo Switch last? The lifespan of your Nintendo Switch is 6–10 years if you take good care of it. You shouldn't have any wear and tear or issues with internal components before then.
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