Before using GameChat on Nintendo Switch 2 for the first time, you must authenticate your identity, as this is a way for Nintendo to provide a safe environment for users.

In this guide, we will show you how you can authenticate your identity for GameChat ahead of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch.

Step 1: Log in to your Nintendo Account

Use a web browser on your PC or smartphone to access accounts.nintendo.com and log in to your account with your credentials.

Step 2: Access the Phone Number page

Select “Sign-in and security settings”, scroll down to “Phone Number”, and click “Edit”.

You will be greeted by the following screen:

Click the red “Phone Number Settings” button. You will be asked to enter your password before accessing the next page.

Step 3: Enter your phone number

On the “Phone Number Settings” page, you will be asked to enter your phone number and select the country code tied to it.

You can choose a country code that is different from the country/region of your Nintendo Account.

Once you’ve entered your phone number, selected its country code and confirmed everything is correct, click the red “Submit” button.

Step 4: Enter the code received by SMS

You will receive a text message (SMS) on your phone. Enter the authentication provided in the text message on the phone number verification page and submit.

Step 5: Done!

Assuming the code was entered correctly, congratulations, you are now ready to use GameChat on Nintendo Switch 2!