How do I change my child's age on Nintendo Switch?

You can't directly change a child's birthdate on their Nintendo Account, but you can adjust Parental Controls on the Switch console or app to set age-appropriate restrictions (Child, Teen, Custom), or you must contact Nintendo Support directly to request a date of birth correction for the account itself, providing proof of ownership.
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How to change child's age on Nintendo Switch?

The birth date registered to a child account cannot be changed.
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How to take off age restriction on Nintendo Switch?

To remove age restrictions on a Nintendo Switch, you need to access Parental Controls through the console's System Settings or the smart device app, enter the PIN to Change Settings, and then either lower the restriction level (Teen, Child, etc.) to a lower age or select "Delete Settings" (X button) for a full removal, or unlink the app to remove everything. If you forget the PIN, you'll need to use the app to find or reset it, or contact Nintendo Support. 
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How to change game age rating on Nintendo Switch?

Via the Nintendo Switch Console

Select “Parental Controls.” Select “Use this Console.” Select “Restriction Level.” Select the appropriate age of your child (Teen, Pre-Teen, Child), or select “Custom Settings” to make granular decisions about the content your children will have access to on the Nintendo Switch console.
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How to change date on switch with Parental Controls?

How to Change the Date and Time
  1. From the HOME Menu, select “System Settings.”
  2. Scroll down the options on the left and select “System.”
  3. On the right-hand side of the screen, select “Date and Time.” If prompted, enter your Parental Controls PIN. If you have forgotten your PIN, click here.
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How to Change Age or Date of Birth on Nintendo Switch (Full Guide 2025)

How do I change my child's Nintendo Account to normal?

To change a Nintendo child account to a general (regular) account, the parent/admin must log in, go to the Family Group settings, select the child's account, and choose to "Remove supervised status," which usually requires registering an email for the child if they are old enough (typically 13+), effectively making it a standard account with their own login, though some restrictions might linger until manually lifted. 
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Why can't I change my date of birth on my Nintendo Account?

To manage passkey authentication for your Nintendo Account, read our information on adding or removing passkeys. You cannot change the date of birth associated with your Nintendo Account.
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How do I switch off my age restriction?

To turn off age restrictions, you usually need to adjust settings in the specific app (like YouTube) or device (iPhone Screen Time, browser settings) by finding Content/Privacy settings and toggling off filters or verifying your age, often by ensuring your Google/Apple account profile shows you're 18+ and disabling features like Restricted Mode or Family Controls. 
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How to change parental restrictions on Switch?

  1. Open the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls application on your smart device.
  2. Select Parental Controls in the lower-right corner.
  3. Select each setting you want to adjust: ...
  4. Once you are done with a setting, tap the red Save button on the screen to confirm.
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Can you change the age on Nintendo switch online?

You cannot change the date of birth associated with your Nintendo Account. If you entered an incorrect date of birth when you created your Nintendo Account, please contact us for support.
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How to deactivate parental control?

To deactivate parental controls, you generally need the PIN or password, accessing settings within the specific app (like Google Play, Apple Screen Time) or system settings (Digital Wellbeing) on the device, and then finding the "Parental Controls" or "Screen Time" section to turn them off or stop supervision, with options varying by device (Android/iOS) and control type (Family Link, App Store, in-built). 
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How do I change parental control settings?

To change parental controls, you'll generally go to your device's Settings, find the Digital Wellbeing/Screen Time or Family section, and select your child's profile to adjust app limits, content restrictions, purchase approvals, or downtime schedules using your parent PIN or account password. For Google services (Android/Play Store), use the Family Link app or g.co/YourFamily to manage apps, websites, and content. For Apple devices, use Screen Time in Settings to manage Content & Privacy Restrictions and communication limits. 
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How to remove age restriction on Nintendo Switch account?

To remove age restrictions on a Nintendo Switch, you need to access Parental Controls through the console's System Settings or the smart device app, enter the PIN to Change Settings, and then either lower the restriction level (Teen, Child, etc.) to a lower age or select "Delete Settings" (X button) for a full removal, or unlink the app to remove everything. If you forget the PIN, you'll need to use the app to find or reset it, or contact Nintendo Support. 
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How do you change your date of birth?

Changing your date of birth (DOB) depends on where it's wrong: for digital accounts (Google, Apple, Facebook), it's a quick settings update; for official documents (ID, birth certificate), it's complex, requiring a court order and vital records office contact to prove an error, as you generally can't change it just to change your age. Always start by correcting official records, as that data flows to other systems. 
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What happens when a Nintendo child account turns 18?

A child account can be created for any child under the age of 18. Please note that once a child account is created, it will not turn into a general Nintendo Account even once the user turns 18.
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How do I turn off my child's restrictions?

To turn off child restrictions, you typically go into the device's Settings > Screen Time (iOS) or Digital Wellbeing/Google (Android), find the parental controls or content restrictions section, and enter the associated passcode (Screen Time Passcode for Apple, Parent Access Code for Google) to disable them or adjust settings, requiring parent login/code for confirmation. The exact steps vary by device (iPhone/iPad vs. Android) and service (Apple Screen Time, Google Family Link, etc.), but always involve finding the control panel and authenticating as the parent or manager. 
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How to change age restrictions?

Changing age restrictions depends on the platform (phone, app, console) but generally involves accessing Settings > Family/Screen Time/Content Restrictions, turning off parental controls, setting a PIN, or adjusting content filters for apps, web, and media, often requiring an account password or parental approval for children's accounts. For your own account, you might need to verify your age with an ID or credit card for services like Google to lift restrictions. 
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How to disable restricted mode?

To disable Restricted Mode, usually on YouTube, tap your profile picture > Settings > General (or Account) > and toggle the Restricted Mode switch off; if it's locked, it's likely due to network, parental controls (Family Link), or a device admin, requiring you to check those specific settings or contact the administrator. 
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How to change Nintendo Switch account from child to adult?

To change a Nintendo Switch child account to an adult (general) account, the Family Group Admin (parent/guardian) must go to the Nintendo Account website on a browser, log in, select the Family Group, choose the child's account, and use the option to remove the "supervised" status, usually requiring an email verification or a minimal charge for age confirmation, allowing the user to then fully control their account. 
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How do I edit Nintendo Account information?

You can make changes from "Profile" (https://accounts.nintendo.com/profile/edit) in the menu after logging in.
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How to upgrade Nintendo online account to family?

There is not an automated way to change your Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Individual membership to a Nintendo Switch Online Family membership. You will need to wait until your current membership ends and purchase the other one. For additional assistance with your membership plan, please contact us.
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Can you change date and Time on Switch with parental controls?

Select Date and Time on the right-hand side of the screen. Enter your Parental Controls PIN, if prompted. Choose one of the following methods to set the date and time: Synchronize Clock via Internet: Press the A Button to synchronize the console with the date and time on the Internet.
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How to change date and Time with parental controls?

Set time in Android Settings >> Date & Time >> Timezone. Then sync that in the Screen Time app on your child's device, by going to Settings >> Advanced and tap Screen Time Zone.
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How old do you have to be to make a Nintendo Account?

You must be at least 13 to create your own general Nintendo Account with an email, but children under 13 (or up to 17) need a parent to create a supervised "child account" linked to their own adult account (18+). This involves the parent providing verifiable consent, often a small credit card charge, to set up the supervised account for younger users. 
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