Having trouble on nintendo enabling multiplayer on minecraft.

Multiplayer on Minecraft can fail to work on Nintendo Switch if the Xbox profile or online safety settings do not allow multiplayer or cross-network play.

Check and adjust these items:

1. Sign in with the correct Microsoft/Xbox account on the Switch
   • Ensure the same Microsoft account that owns/uses Minecraft is signed in on the Switch.
2. Verify Xbox privacy & online safety settings
   • On a web browser, sign in to the Microsoft/Xbox account (or the parent account if it is a child account).
   • Go to the Xbox privacy and online safety settings page.
   • For the child’s account, make sure these are allowed:
     • “You can join multiplayer games”
     • “You can join cross-network play”
     • “You can add friends and follow others”
     • “Others can communicate with voice, text, or invites” (if needed for invites)
   • Save the changes, then fully close Minecraft on the Switch and reopen it.
3. Confirm the account age and family settings
   • If the account is a child account, the family organizer must allow multiplayer and cross-network play for that child.
   • If necessary, adjust the child’s age and permissions in the family settings so multiplayer is allowed.
4. Check game version and network
   • Ensure Minecraft is updated to the latest version on the Switch.
   • Confirm the Switch is connected to the internet and Nintendo Online requirements for online play are met.

If multiplayer still does not work after these steps, sign out of the Microsoft account on the Switch, restart the console, sign back in, and try again.

References:

• Why can't I find my child's tag when trying to add them to a Minecraft realm? - Microsoft Q&A