How to Find Your 3DS Friend Code

Unlike games on Nintendo Wii and the original DS, the Nintendo 3DS does not have separate friend codes for each game. Instead, each 3DS system has a system-wide friend code. To find yours, first go your 3DS main menu. (If you don't see it, simply press the home button on your 3DS). Then look for the orange smiley face icon on the touch screen and click it.

That will take you to your friend list. Press right on the control pad (once) and you should see your Mii. Your friend code will be displayed on the top screen.

How To Add Friends

If you're not already at your friend list, click the orange smiley face on the 3DS menu as shown above. Then, at the top of the touch screen, you will see the words "Register Friend" and/or an orange smiley face with a plus sign next to it. It will look like this:

Click that. You will then be asked if you want to add a local friend or Internet friend. The "local" option is only if someone is physically near you, like in the same room. But most likely, you have a friend code that you want to enter in, so for that, click "Internet." (Your 3DS must be online to add an Internet friend). You will then see a screen with a keypad of numbers. Use the stylus or your finger to enter the code, double check it, and then click OK. It may then ask you for the friend's name. If you don't know the name they used for their Mii, it's no problem. Just enter anything you want, and it will automatically correct itself to the correct name once your friend has added your friend code. (Remember to give your friend code to your friend, so that he/she can add you too!) And that's it! Enjoy playing your online 3DS games!

How to Delete Friends

The 3DS friend roster can store 100 friends. Once it's full, you can't add new friends unless you delete some old ones. To delete a friend code, first click the orange smiley face to go to your friend roster. Click "Settings" in the top-left corner of the touch screen and then choose "Delete Friend Card." You can then press right or left to scroll through your friend list. Click on the player you want to delete and then choose "(A) Yes" to confirm. Then choose "Quit" to return to the previous menu.

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