diff --git a/docs/switch-build.md b/docs/switch-build.md
index ad1d2b59..e0cc9ed5 100644
--- a/docs/switch-build.md
+++ b/docs/switch-build.md
@@ -144,12 +144,14 @@ image/host provisioned per this guide.
 
 These scripts and this guide do **not**:
 
-- Push files to the console (no MTP / OpenMTP / DBI automation)
+- Push files to the console (no automated MTP / FTP / SD scripting)
 - Bundle or download any Pokémon ROM
 - Install `dkp-pacman` / `switch-dev` for you
-- Provide `nxlink` / netloader deploy
+- Provide `nxlink` / netloader deploy (deferred — see [switch-transfer.md](switch-transfer.md))
 - Validate **Applet Mode** — use title override (hold **R**) for full memory
 
 Player install steps: [switch-install.md](switch-install.md).  
+Manual transfer (MTP / SD / FTP, macOS / Linux / Windows):
+[switch-transfer.md](switch-transfer.md).  
 Hardware depth and evidence: [switch-development.md](switch-development.md),
 [switch-hardware-evidence.md](switch-hardware-evidence.md).
diff --git a/docs/switch-install.md b/docs/switch-install.md
index 63241987..cbde1a00 100644
--- a/docs/switch-install.md
+++ b/docs/switch-install.md
@@ -31,9 +31,10 @@ sdmc:/switch/gen1recomp/gen1recomp.nro
 (or keep the versioned name under `sdmc:/switch/gen1recomp/` — hbmenu will
 list it either way).
 
-Any method that lands the file on the SD is fine: **DBI → Run MTP responder**
-plus an MTP client, Hekate UMS, a card reader, etc. Exit MTP / unmount cleanly
-before launching.
+Any method that lands the file on the SD is fine: **MTP** (DBI → Run MTP
+responder + a client), **direct SD** (Hekate UMS or a card reader), or **FTP**.
+Exit MTP / unmount / stop FTP cleanly before launching. Step-by-step for
+macOS, Linux, and Windows: [switch-transfer.md](switch-transfer.md).
 
 ## 3. Launch with title override
 
@@ -62,5 +63,6 @@ you can replace only the `.nro` and keep your progress.
 ## Prefer building it yourself?
 
 Building the fused (or loose) NRO from source is covered in
-[switch-build.md](switch-build.md). Hardware evidence and contributor MTP
-loops: [switch-development.md](switch-development.md).
+[switch-build.md](switch-build.md). Copying artifacts and inbox files
+(MTP / SD / FTP on macOS, Linux, Windows): [switch-transfer.md](switch-transfer.md).
+Hardware evidence and WIP status: [switch-development.md](switch-development.md).
diff --git a/tests/switch_transfer_docs_test.lua b/tests/switch_transfer_docs_test.lua
index 6ccc862e..928ab54e 100644
--- a/tests/switch_transfer_docs_test.lua
+++ b/tests/switch_transfer_docs_test.lua
@@ -42,4 +42,11 @@ mustContain(transfer, "card reader", "transfer")
 mustContain(transfer, "Canonical methods", "transfer")
 mustContain(transfer, "OpenMTP", "transfer")
 
+-- Cross-links from install / build (XFER rewire)
+local install = read("docs/switch-install.md")
+local build = read("docs/switch-build.md")
+mustContain(install, "switch-transfer.md", "install")
+mustContain(build, "switch-transfer.md", "build")
+mustContain(build, "nxlink", "build")
+
 print("switch_transfer_docs_test: OK")