Some reason I can't use servers on the switch.

Puglorde100 · Mar 27, 2025 at 9:25 AM

I play minecraft on the nintendo switch, I am able to go on servers because I have the nintendo online play pass, I'm pretty certain it started today,

But I am not able to join servers now, I still have the play pass.Up and running and I am getting a notification saying you need to authenticate to microsoft services.

I don't really know what to do and I don't know what that means. I've tried signing out of my Microsoft account and signing back in but. Nothing nothing good occurs I haven't tried uninstalling Minecraft, Because I fear I might lose my worlds and progress.

I am not sure if it is the same thing as fixing it on the xbox or on the computerI am not sure if it is the same thing as fixing it on the Xbox or on the computer.

But I need help. please

Ps. Sorry About The jumbled up

Words, I'm not used to typing.

:)

SmartLace1968

Hi there! This is Virginia O.

I understand that you are experiencing issues signing in to Minecraft on Switch.

I apologize for the inconvenienced this has caused you. I will do my best to help you.

ensure your Switch's date and time are synchronized, log out and back into your Microsoft account, check your internet connection, and verify your Minecraft account is linked to your Microsoft account.

Here's a more detailed breakdown of troubleshooting steps:

Please verify Nintendo Switch settings. To do this, make sure that your Switch's date and time are accurate and synchronized with the internet.

As well as your Switch's region settings are correct.

Once done checking, restart your Nintendo Switch.

For your Microsoft Account authentication. Please sign out of your Microsoft account on the Switch and then sign back in. Make sure that your Microsoft account settings allow online play and that you're not under any child safety restrictions.

And if you have two-factor authentication enabled, ensure you're using the Microsoft Authenticator app to verify your sign-in.

Regarding Minecraft and internet connection. Kindly ensure you have a stable and strong internet connection. After that is to close and reopen the Minecraft application.

It is also important to ensure that your Minecraft game is up to date.

Aside from that make sure that no firewall or other security software is blocking Minecraft from connecting to Microsoft services.

Thank you for your cooperation.

hobblejp

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I have mine set to UK because for some reason it makes my games run smoother than the US servers.

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yeh theres some weierd recurring issue with the US server bank. A while ago in this forum there were alot of people on about the issue then alot of people switched to the UK servers and found it better. dunno why the Us servers have an issue and why the
UK are better but meh it works.

ItSoHMtD

EA servers have rush/conquest only servers with all the original BF3 maps in rotation.

...but for some stupid reason you can't favorite them.

qwegggweg

You can join realms in mincraft pe, but my friend can't join in any server for some reason.

soggychipmunk59

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Some reason I can't use servers on the switch.