How do I link my Nintendo Account?

Do you already have a Nintendo Account you want to link or do you need to create a new one? Select System Settings on the HOME Menu. Scroll down to highlight Users, then select the user you want to link to to access the Profile Settings. Select Link Nintendo Account.
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Why can't I link My Nintendo account to my switch?

The date of birth listed for the Nintendo Network ID must match the date of birth for the Nintendo Account you're trying to link to. You cannot link a Nintendo Network ID if the country of residence setting does not match that of the Nintendo Account you're trying to link to.
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How do I link My Nintendo ID to My Nintendo account?

Select User information, then Linked apps and services to view the accounts that are currently linked to your Nintendo Account. In the "Linked accounts" section, select Edit. Select the checkmark next to Nintendo Network ID. Follow the onscreen steps to enter your NNID and password.
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How do I link My Nintendo account to my second switch?

To add your existing Nintendo account to an additional Switch, simply create a new local account on your Switch with your preferred name, then complete the process by linking that account to your Nintendo account by using your login and password. You have to be online to make this work.
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How do I link My Nintendo account code?

Once the account is created, a 5-digit confirmation code will appear. On the Nintendo Switch console, enter the confirmation code into the appropriate field, and click OK. You will receive a confirmation message that your Nintendo Account is now linked to your user account.
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How to create and link a Nintendo account for Nintendo Switch (2022)

Is linking a Nintendo Account free?

* In order to use online features on the Nintendo Switch, a Nintendo Account must be linked with a user account on your console. Use the "Create a Nintendo Account" button on the Nintendo homepage to create a free account.
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Does linking a Nintendo Account delete save data?

If you have save data backups stored to the Save Data Cloud service, you will be able to download them once you create a new user and link to it your Nintendo Account. All software saved on the microSD card, except for screenshots, will become unusable. (Data on the microSD card will not be deleted.)
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Can you link 2 Nintendo Accounts?

No. It is not possible to combine multiple Nintendo Accounts together, or to add additional members to a Nintendo Account (including the My Nintendo service). Anyone wishing to create a Nintendo Account and/or join the My Nintendo service will need to create a new account.
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Can I use same Nintendo Account on two switches?

Information. 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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What happens if I link two Nintendo Switch accounts?

We are not able to combine two different Nintendo Accounts together into one. 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.
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Will I lose my games if I delete a user on switch?

Deleting a Nintendo Account will result in loss of all data associated to it, including: Digital content that you purchased or redeemed with your Nintendo Account, including in-app content. Save data of apps linked to your Nintendo Account. Mission status, points, and rewards in the My Nintendo rewards program.
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Can you unlink a Nintendo Account from a switch?

To unlink a single Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console, delete the associated user account. To unlink all Nintendo Accounts from a Nintendo Switch console, initialize the Nintendo Switch console.
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Do you have to link a Nintendo Account to a Switch?

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).
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Why can't i link my Nintendo account to Pokemon Home?

If you're having issues linking your Nintendo Account to Pokemon Home on Mobile. Make sure that you don't use autofill to enter the username and password onto the fields with your device's touch/face ID. You will need to manually type both of them in, or it won't work.
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How many users can be linked to a Nintendo Account?

Adding a user

Up to 8 user accounts can be created on one console. On the HOME Menu, select "System Settings" → "Users" → "Add User". Select how you'd like to add a user.
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Why can't other users play my games on switch?

Please note that you can set one console per Nintendo Account as your primary console. If you change the primary console for your Nintendo Account, your games will not be playable by others on the system unless you make it the primary one again for your Nintendo Account.
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How do I switch users on a switch?

While on the Quick Start Menu, tap the Mii icon located on the bottom left corner of the menu. A screen will appear showing users currently on the system. Select the appropriate user.
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Why does it say this Nintendo Account is already being used on this console?

This message means that the Nintendo Network ID entered is already associated to a Nintendo Network account. You will need to select a different Nintendo Network ID. Note that the username associated to a deleted Nintendo Network account cannot be reused to create a new Nintendo Network account.
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Can you delete a Nintendo Account?

Sign in to your Nintendo Account and select Privacy and Other Settings. Select Delete account at the bottom of the page. Read through the on-screen information regarding Nintendo Account deletion. Once you have read the information, select Confirm and Proceed.
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What happens if you share a Nintendo Account?

As long as the shared system remains the primary console for a Nintendo Account, all users can use that system to play that Nintendo Account's digital content. Each user can also continue to play their own content on any other Nintendo Switch system they have linked their account to.
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How many people can play on a Nintendo Switch?

Regardless of controller type (Joy-Con, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, etc.), you can pair up to eight controllers with your Nintendo Switch console simultaneously. * The number of players who can actually play at any one time depends on the title and game mode being used.
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What happens if I unlink my Nintendo account from Epic Games?

We highly discourage unlinking your console account from your Epic Games account for these reasons: Your game progress and purchases are stored on your Epic Games account, so if you unlink your console account from your Epic Games account, you'll lose access to that data from your disconnected console account.
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Is linking a Nintendo Account permanent?

Once a Nintendo Account is linked to a user account, this link cannot be undone. The associated user account must also be deleted to unlink a Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console.
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Do both accounts need Nintendo online?

Can my individual membership be used by other user profiles on my Nintendo Switch? As with a Nintendo Switch Online membership, each Nintendo Account needs an Individual Membership or needs to be part of a Family Membership to access Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack benefits.
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