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Error Code: 2121-2101

Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model

Steps for when you are unable to send or receive a friend request, and receive the error code 2121-2101 and the message "The network may be busy or the wireless signal strength may be poor. Please try again later."

Information

This error indicates there is likely a temporary service outage related to friend services on Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch.

What to do

  1. Visit support.nintendo.com/networkstatus and check for any posted service maintenance or outages.
  2. Once the related maintenance has ended, try to use the friend service again.

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