Is my Switch data 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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Will I lose all my data if I get a new switch?

*Caution. Your save data will be deleted on the source console. *Save data is stored on the console you're currently using. In order to play games with your latest save data on multiple systems, you'll need to transfer the save data each time you use a different console.
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Is my switch data saved?

Save data is stored in the system memory, and for the most part it is associated with the individual user. So long as the same user is selected on the console, the save data will not be impacted whether the software is played from a game card or downloaded from Nintendo eShop.
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How do I get my old data back on my switch?

Previously backed up save data is automatically restored when re-downloading software from the Nintendo eShop. You can also restore save data using the Save-Data Backup option within Data Management.
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Is switch save data stored on SD card?

Where is game save data 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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Will I lose my save data if I put a microSD card in my switch?

Save data. Save data (saved game progress and related achievements, etc.) is without exception stored in the system memory. It cannot be moved or saved onto a microSD card.
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How do I change my SD card without losing the data switch?

Insert the microSD card with the Nintendo Switch data into the microSD card reader/writer. Open Windows Explorer (for PC) and access the microSD card. Highlight the data and drag it to the desktop. If you are moving your content to a new microSD card, be sure to first format the new card per our recommendations.
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Why is my switch save data not backed up?

Possible solutions
  1. Ensure your Nintendo Switch console is connected to the Internet and has the latest system update. ...
  2. Verify that the Nintendo Account you are using has an active Nintendo Switch Online membership. ...
  3. Verify that the software you are using supports this service. ...
  4. Check for possible outages.
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Why did my switch delete my data?

Save data is tied to each user account and is stored on the system memory. If there are multiple user accounts on the console, verify that you are using the correct user. If a user account has been deleted, all save data associated to that user will also be deleted and cannot be recovered.
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How do I backup all data on a switch?

From the HOME Menu, select "System Settings" > "Data Management" > "Save Data Cloud." Select the desired user. Tap the software to back up, then select "Back Up Save Data."
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Does switch auto backup save data?

By default, automatic save data backup will be enabled from the time you start your Nintendo Switch Online membership. Automatic save data downloads must be enabled separately on each Nintendo Switch console you wish to use. Not all software supports these features.
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What happens to my save data if my switch breaks?

A new or repaired Nintendo Switch system is required. In the event of loss or damage, contact Nintendo Consumer Support, and a representative can help you restore the island and user save data.
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How long does Nintendo keep your save data?

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 Nintendo Switch account save data?

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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Will I lose my game data if I factory reset my Switch?

Initializing your console will delete all of its data. You will also no longer be able to use the data on your microSD card. All of the following data, which is stored in the console's internal memory, will be deleted. You will no longer be able to use game data saved on your microSD card.
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Can you redownload games if you lost your Switch?

Access Nintendo eShop with the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase the game. The game can only be redownloaded by the Nintendo Account that was originally used to purchase it.
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How do I recover my Nintendo Switch save data?

Save data is not automatically deleted. It is only deleted when one of the following actions is performed by the user. * When data is transferred, it is deleted from the original location but can still be found as save data on the destination console. * There is no way to restore deleted data.
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Where is switch save data stored?

[Switch] Where is the save data from my games stored? Game save data is stored in the system memory. It is not stored on game cards.
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Can switch data be recovered?

Previously backed-up game data is automatically restored when re-downloading a Nintendo Switch game from the Nintendo eShop. Therefore, you can re-download the deleted game with your archive data. Step 1. Choose a user account to download the target game and log in to the Nintendo eShop.
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Why didn't my save data transfer to my new Switch?

Ensure both consoles are connected to the internet. Verify that both consoles have the latest system update installed. Verify that the same Nintendo Account is linked to a user on each console. Ensure both consoles are near each other.
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How to check Nintendo Cloud save data?

Check the status of the most recent save data backup stored to the cloud by going to System Settings, followed by Data Management, and then Save Data Cloud Backup. Select the intended user, then select the software in question.
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How do I redownload data from Switch?

Open the Nintendo eShop with the Nintendo Account that purchased the game. Select the icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information. Highlight Redownload on the left side of the screen. A list of titles you've purchased will appear.
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Will I lose save data if I change SD card Switch?

*Your save data will not be deleted.
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Does formatting a microSD card delete everything Switch?

Formatting the microSD card will erase all of the data on it.
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What happens if I put my SD card in another 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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