Error Code: 2618-0515 (2024)

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Error Code: 2618-0515? ›

The information in this article can help when you are unable to complete the matchmaking process on Nintendo Switch and receive error code 2618-0515. Note: This error code generally indicates that your network is not optimal for peer-to-peer connections, likely due to your network's NAT type.

Additional Information: This error code generally indicates that your network is not optimal for peer to peer connections, this may be due to the ISP, internet connection speeds, or due to your network's NAT type.

Note: This error code generally indicates that your network is not optimal for peer-to-peer connections, likely due to your network's NAT type.

Ideally, your Nintendo Switch unit needs to be at either NAT Type A or B to play with other people online.

Restarting your network devices may resolve this issue if it is related to the devices being unresponsive. Move the Nintendo Switch console closer to the wireless router. If possible, place the Nintendo Switch console within 10 to 15 feet of the wireless router to improve the signal strength during troubleshooting.

By choosing the relevant provider, case in point: Android hotspot, you can get a NAT Type D. If you select the Android tethering option, you'll get NAT Type B. With the tethering option, you can enjoy P2P online on a Nintendo Switch.

Ensure both consoles have the latest system update. Make sure both consoles can connect to the internet. You may notice the console disconnect from the internet while using local communication, but issues connecting to the internet could result in also having issues when trying to use local communication.

How do I fix my Nintendo Switch connection error? ›

Possible Solutions:

Hold the POWER Button down for three seconds, and then select "Power Options" followed by "Restart." Manually enter an alternate DNS. If the DNS you are attempting to use is not working, entering an alternate DNS may resolve this issue. Move the Nintendo Switch console closer to the wireless router.

A NAT Type Failed error usually means your ps4's NAT configuration is Strict or unknown to the router. As a result, the router blocks connectivity between your PlayStation and the game servers, preventing online play.

Network address translation traversal is a computer networking technique of establishing and maintaining Internet Protocol connections across gateways that implement network address translation (NAT).

Verify that your console has the latest system version. Check for any available updates for the problematic software. Check for any corrupt data for the problematic software. Delete the problematic software and redownload it.

You can fix your NAT type by heading into Settings, Network Settings, or Advanced Settings on your router and enabling UPnP. You'll then need to reset your router and device to ensure the changes are made.

Ensure that each user has their own profile with a unique Nintendo Account. Ensure that all consoles have the latest system update. On each console, check for any available software updates for the game. Make sure all the consoles can connect to the internet.

These errors may be the result of a slow internet connection, wireless interference, or a weak wireless signal from the router.

NAT Type D indicates that your network will make it difficult to connect with other players. Generally, players with NAT Type D are only able to connect to players with NAT Type A. If this is your NAT type, use our troubleshooting to try and improve your network's NAT type.