Does each user need their own Nintendo Account?

Each individual player on Nintendo Switch can create their own user account (up to 8 per system), to manage personal settings and save data. Accessing online game modes (online multiplayer, global rankings, etc.)
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Do I need a Nintendo Account for each user?

In order to use all the features offered on Nintendo Switch, a Nintendo Account must be linked with a user account on your console. *Only one Nintendo Account can be linked to each user.
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Can 2 users share the same Nintendo Account?

If you share your console with your family, create a user for each person. (Up to 8 users can be created.) *Save data is stored in the console's internal memory.
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Can my wife and I share a Nintendo Account?

Nintendo Switch Online family membership benefits are shared to all family group members., or adding new child accounts. Child accounts under 13 cannot have registered email addresses, must be created as part of a family group, and are automatically set as Supervised in the family group..
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Does my child need her own Nintendo Account?

A child account is a Nintendo Account that can be created by parents (or guardians) for their children under the age of 18, without the need to use a dedicated email address or social media account. To create an account for a child, a parent or guardian must have a Nintendo Account of their own.
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Can two kids share a Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account family group allows up to 8 Nintendo Account users to connect together into one group. Family groups can include a mixture of general accounts, parent/guardian accounts, and supervised accounts. Nintendo Accounts for children (users under 13) must be part of a family group.
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Can I link my kids profile to My Nintendo account?

Add your child as a family member

Select “Family group” then “Add a member” from your Nintendo Account settings page. Then select “Create an account for a child” to add a child aged 12 or younger to your family group.
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Can a Nintendo Account be linked to 2 devices?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple consoles. You can play digital games you've purchased on any Nintendo Switch console. Please note that you can register one primary console per Nintendo Account.
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Can two accounts share Nintendo online?

Yes, you can. Even if your family members are using their accounts on different Nintendo Switch consoles, if you have a Family Membership and create a Family Group, then each account can use the Nintendo Swich Online services. You don't need to use the same Nintendo Switch as the person who purchased the membership.
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Can two Nintendo Accounts share games?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase them. All users on a console will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the console as their primary console.
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How many people can share a Nintendo Account?

Purchasing a Nintendo Switch Online Family or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Family membership provides the Nintendo Switch Online service to everyone in the purchaser's Nintendo Account family group (up to 8 Nintendo Account users).
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Can I play the same game on two different switches?

All users of the shared system will be able to play games and DLC purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered that system as their primary consoleNintendo Accounts can be linked to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, but can only have one primary console.
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How to separate Nintendo Switch accounts?

In the "Linked Accounts" section, select Change. Select the box next to "Nintendo Network ID" to unlink the account. Nintendo Account Mii disappeared: When your NNID is unlinked, your Mii will no longer be displayed. If you would like to add a new Mii, read How to Change a Nintendo Account Mii.
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Can two users have the same Nintendo Account?

Nintendo Account users age 18 and older can create and add up to five Nintendo Accounts for children (age 17 and under) to their Nintendo Account. For more information, read How to Assign Nintendo Account Family Group Roles. Nintendo Accounts for users aged 18+ cannot be added to a different Nintendo Account.
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Can I have two Nintendo Accounts with the same email?

Only a single email address can be linked to one Nintendo Account. If the email address you have entered is already registered, it cannot be used again. Alternatively, this can occur if you are trying to sign in with a Nintendo Network ID.
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What is the difference between a Nintendo Account and a Switch account?

A Nintendo Account is used for Nintendo Switch online services (including Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch), smart device applications (like Super Mario Run), off-device software purchases and the My Nintendo rewards programme. A Nintendo Account is created off-device (via http://accounts.nintendo.com).
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Does each Nintendo Switch user need an account?

Each individual player on Nintendo Switch can create their own user account (up to 8 per system), to manage personal settings and save data. Linking a Nintendo Account to a user account also provides access to the following online features: Access online game modes (online multiplayer, global rankings, DLC, etc)
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Does my child need their own Nintendo Account?

A child account is a Nintendo Account that can be created by parents (or guardians) for their children under the age of 18, without the need to use a dedicated email address or social media account. To create an account for a child, a parent or guardian must have a Nintendo Account of their own.
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How do I link a second Nintendo Account?

Complete these steps
  1. Select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
  2. Scroll down to highlight Users, then select the user you want to link to to access the Profile Settings.
  3. Select Link Nintendo Account.
  4. Sign in to your Nintendo Account. ...
  5. Select Link to link your Nintendo Account to the user account on the console.
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Why can't other users play my games on Switch?

When using a non-primary console, you are the only player that can access digital games that you've purchased. Other players will not be able to access your digital games on a non-primary console.
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Can you have the same account on two switch consoles?

Nintendo Accounts can be linked to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, but you can only have one primary console at a time. The first Nintendo Switch console you use to connect to Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch will become your primary console.
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Are Nintendo Accounts free?

A Nintendo Account can be created for free (no cost involved).
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Can I share my Nintendo account with family?

Did you know you can team up with seven other people with a Family Membership? Each of you can enjoy all the benefits of your Nintendo Switch Online or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, such as online play, access to a library of classic games, and special offers.
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How do I make my Nintendo account a regular account for my child?

Log in to an admin or parent/guardian Nintendo Account in the family group. Select Family group. Select the Nintendo Account that you want to stop supervising. Select Lift parental controls restrictions.
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Can you have multiple kids on one Nintendo Account?

How many child accounts can be managed through a parent or guardian's Nintendo Account? A parent or guardian's Nintendo Account can be used to manage up to seven child accounts.
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