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The most common causes of this issue are: The status bar will disappear once the game download is complete.Your IP address has been temporarily blocked due to a large number of HTTP requests.

The game icon will appear on the HOME menu, with a download status bar.

The game will begin downloading once the code is confirmed. O, I, Z, commas, hyphens, etc.) will be disabled from the on-screen keyboard.

Any letters and symbols not used with prepaid codes (i.e.

Make sure that you are entering the Download Code (no hyphens in the number) and not the Control Number (has hyphens, e.g.

Some retailer cards for Nintendo Switch software will include both a Control Number and a Download Code.

Select “Redeem Code” on the left side of the screen.

Select “Nintendo eShop” on the HOME Menu to launch Nintendo eShop.If you are away from your console but would still like to redeem your download code, please see our information on redeeming a download code online.For assistance with redeeming a code for a Nintendo Switch Online membership, click here.An Internet connection and Nintendo Account are required to access the Nintendo Switch eShop.Download codes from retailers are located on a receipt or card.

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