If you want access to crossplay in Minecraft on your Nintendo Switch, you need to sign in with a Microsoft account. See How to create a new Microsoft account if you do not have one yet. If you have a Microsoft account ready to go, follow the below steps.
Use your Microsoft account with Minecraft on Nintendo Switch
- Start Minecraft on your Nintendo Switch.
- Select Sign in with a Microsoft Account.
- Go to the Remote Connection page on a web browser on your phone or PC.
- Enter the code showing on your Switch.
- Sign into the Microsoft account you want linked to the Switch.
- Confirm the account you want to use is correct.
After you sign in, your Xbox gamertag will appear in the corner of the screen on your Minecraft title screen. To learn how to play with your friends, visit How to Play Minecraft: Bedrock Edition Multiplayer.
For support with Minecraft Marketplace purchases, visit Where Do I Get Support for Minecraft Marketplace Purchases?