How to share Nintendo Switch screenshots to Facebook and Twitter

One great option available on the Nintendos Switch is the ability to take a screenshot with just the press of a button, right on the controller. These captured moments can be shared with friends and family on Facebook and Twitter, right from your Switch without needing to transfer them to your computer first. Here's how.

How to link your social media accounts on Nintendo Switch

You can link your Facebook and Twitter account to your Switch for the purposes of posting game highlights.

Select your Profile from your Switch's Home screen.
Select User Settings from the menu on the left.
Select Posting to Social Media from the options on the right.
Select Link next to Facebook or Twitter.
Complete the log in process and give permission for Switch post to your account.

Once you're linked with your social media accounts, you'll be able to post your game screenshots with just a few steps.

How to share a screenshot to social media on your Nintendo Switch

Now that your social media accounts are linked, you can show off your sweet moves and high scores with your friends by taking a screenshot.

How to take a screenshot on Nintendo Switch

Once you've got that perfect screenshot, you can find, edit, and share it from the Album section.

Select Album from your Switch's Home screen.
Select a picture.
Press the A button to edit and post the picture.
Select Add Text to add wording to the screen. You can also adjust the size, color, and position of the text.
Select Post to post to your social media accounts.
Select your Profile.
Select a social media account.
Customize your post with a comment.
Select OK.
Select Post to [Facebook or Twitter].
Select OK.