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Nintendo Switch Online error 2618-0516
Match-making fails because of NAT type
The console cannot finish match-making with other players. Nintendo says your network is likely not good for peer to peer play because of its NAT type.
How to fix error 2618-0516
Go through Nintendo's NAT troubleshooting steps if it happens every time or with one player.
Ask your router maker how to update the router firmware.
If that does not help, reset the router to factory settings.
Contact Nintendo support if the console still fails.
From Nintendo Switch Online's help pages: en-americas-support.nintendo.com, in our words. Checked on 11 November 2026. If the steps do not help, Nintendo Switch Online's own support is the next stop.
More Nintendo Switch Online errors and common problems
- Can't join online matchesNAT type, slow speeds or the home network
- Lag in online playSlow internet, weak Wi-Fi or interference
- Membership not recognizedWrong account picked or console needs a restart
- Can't sign in to accountForgotten password, email or sign-in ID
- 2110-3127Connection test fails because of DNS
- 2811-7503Service busy or briefly down
- 2137-8056Cannot reach the eShop server
- 2618-0513Match-making fails on the current network
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