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If you forgot your password or you never set up a password, click Forgot Password and enter the e-mail address associated with your Nintendo Account. You will receive an e-mail with steps to reset your password..
How do I reset my Nintendo email account?
Complete these steps
- Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account.
- Select User info, then scroll down to the email section and click Edit.
- Click Send email to have a verification code sent to the email address on file.
- Enter the verification code from the email, then Submit.
How do I change my Nintendo account on a switch?
Select System Settings from the Home screen of your Nintendo Switch. Scroll down and select Users from the menu on the left. Select the profile you want to link a Nintendo Account to. Select Link Nintendo Account.
What is the difference between a Nintendo Account and a Nintendo Network ID?
What’s the difference between a Nintendo Network ID and a Nintendo Account? The short answer is that an NNID is used to make purchases on the Wii U and 3DS, while a Nintendo Account is used to make purchases on the Switch.
How do I find my Nintendo ID on my Switch?
Complete these steps
- Press the HOME Button to open the HOME Menu. There are some applications/screens where the HOME Menu cannot be accessed.
- From the HOME Menu, tap Friend List on the left.
- Your Nintendo Network ID will be displayed in orange lettering, in the top-right corner.
Will deleting a user on one Switch delete it on another?
The associated user account must also be deleted to unlink a Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console. Deleting a user account from a Nintendo Switch console will also delete any save data that is associated with that account and saved to the console.
Can you link two Nintendo accounts to a Switch?
Please note that you can link up to 8 Nintendo Accounts to a single Nintendo Switch console. Games that you’ve purchased are playable by everyone on the active Nintendo Switch console for your Nintendo Account. You may find information about moving your Nintendo Account (and purchases) between consoles, helpful.
Can you have multiple Nintendo accounts on one Switch?
Up to 8 Nintendo Accounts can be linked to a Nintendo Switch console at a time.
How do I unlink my Nintendo account without deleting it? Can you unlink Nintendo account from switch?
- Go to Home Menu.
- Select “System Settings”
- Select the appropriate user account to access the Profile Settings.
- Select “Unlink Nintendo Account.”
- Select “Confirm,”
- Unlink to unlink the Nintendo Account.
What is My Nintendo Account password?
If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it from the “Forgot Your Password?” link (https://accounts.nintendo.com/password/reset) that can be found on the Nintendo Account sign in page.
What does deregistering a Switch do?
Deregistering one console will allow you to select a different console as the primary console for your Nintendo Account. Each Nintendo Account can have one primary Nintendo Switch console at a time.
Can you unlink Nintendo Account from Switch?
Yes, you can unlink a Nintendo account from a Switch. To do so, open the System Settings menu on your Switch, and select Users. Then select your user profile. Next, select Linked Nintendo Accounts and then select Unlink.
What happens if I delete my Nintendo account?
Deleting a Nintendo Account will result in loss of all data associated to it, including but not limited to: Mission status, points and rewards in the My Nintendo rewards program. Digital content that you purchased or acquired and that is linked to your Nintendo Account, including in-app content and coins.
Will I lose my games if I change my Nintendo account?
No, you will not lose your games if you change your Nintendo account. Your games will be stored on your Nintendo Switch console, and you can access them from any Nintendo account that is linked to your console.
Does deleting Nintendo Account delete save data? Deleting a user account from a Nintendo Switch console will also delete any save data that is associated with that account and saved to the console. Data deleted from a console cannot be restored unless it is first backed up using the Save Data Cloud backup feature.
Can you recover a deleted Nintendo ID? If the Nintendo Network ID was deleted, there is no way to restore the account or any associated licenses and funds. You will need to create a new Nintendo Network ID on the console.
How do I find my Nintendo Account information?
From the HOME Menu, select the user page for the user you wish to edit. Select “User Settings”. Scroll down to the Nintendo Account section, then select “Check Account Information”.
Is a Nintendo Account the same as a Switch account?
A Nintendo Account is used for Nintendo Switch online services (including the Nintendo Switch eShop), smart device applications (like Super Mario Run), off-device software purchases, and the My Nintendo loyalty service. A Nintendo Account is created off-device (through the Nintendo Account website).
Is Nintendo Network ID discontinued?
We discontinued the ability to use a Nintendo Network ID to sign in to a Nintendo Account, and we reached out to all customers whose accounts we had reason to believe were accessed without authorization, to help them take additional steps to protect themselves.
Why do I need a Nintendo Account?
A Nintendo Account is required to use online services on Nintendo Switch systems (such as Nintendo Switch eShop purchases). A Nintendo Account is also used for certain web services (like My Nintendo), and can be used with smart-device applications (like Super Mario Run).
How do I change my Nintendo account on a Switch?
Select System Settings from the Home screen of your Nintendo Switch. Scroll down and select Users from the menu on the left. Select the profile you want to link a Nintendo Account to. Select Link Nintendo Account.
How do I log into my Nintendo account?
Go to the Nintendo Account website or open the application where you want to sign in. Enter the sign-in information that you used to create your Nintendo Account: For Nintendo Account sign in: Enter the email address and password associated to your account, then click Sign in.
What is a Nintendo ID for Switch?
Nintendo Network ID is a unique identifier made up of 6 to 16 characters that allows you to access certain Nintendo Network services.
Does deregistering Switch delete data? After the deactivation period has passed, your Nintendo Account will be deleted permanently and you will lose all your data associated with it, such as: Mission status, points and rewards in the My Nintendo rewards programme. Digital content you purchased in apps linked to your Nintendo Account.
