How do I link my Nintendo account to multiple consoles?

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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Can my Nintendo account be linked to two 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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How do I link my Nintendo account to another console?

Linking procedure

Connect your console to the Internet. From the HOME Menu, select your user icon to access your user page. Select "Profile" → "Link Nintendo Account", and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Can you link one Nintendo Account to multiple users?

Once you complete the registration process, you can add Nintendo Accounts for up to 5 children to your account, and manage the settings for each child that you add.
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How do I use two Nintendo switches with one account?

What to do
  1. Decide which Nintendo Switch system will be your Nintendo Account's primary consoleNintendo Accounts can be linked to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, but can only have one primary console. ...
  2. Link your Nintendo Account to the non-primary Nintendo Switch systems that you want to play your digital games on.
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What happens if you have the same Nintendo Account on two switches?

You can't play the same game at the same time on both console with the same account on both Switch. That's Nintendo DRM doesn't allow that. You can play one at a time unless you have physical copy on the other console.
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Can I have my games on two switches?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple consoles. You can play digital games you've purchased on any Nintendo Switch console that has been linked to your Nintendo Account.
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Does each family member need their own Nintendo Account?

If the parent account purchases an Individual Membership, then only the parent account can use Nintendo Switch Online, and not the Child Accounts. However, if the parent account purchases a Family Membership, any Child Accounts that are added to the Family Group can then use the services.
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Why can't I link my Nintendo account to my switch?

Linking a Nintendo Account to a Nintendo Network ID is not possible in the following cases: The Nintendo Network ID belongs to a user who is under 13 years of age. The country information registered to the Nintendo Network ID does not match with information registered to the Nintendo Account.
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How many users can be linked to a Nintendo online account?

A family membership provides the Nintendo Switch Online service to everyone in the purchaser's family group (up to 8 people).
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How many Nintendo Accounts can be linked to a switch console?

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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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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How do I change the primary console on my switch?

Use your Nintendo Account to access the Nintendo eShop on the console that you want to be the primary console. The system will automatically be set as the primary console for your Nintendo Account. To verify, check the Primary Console setting in your Nintendo eShop Account Information.
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Can Nintendo family members share games?

Yes. Anyone that uses your primary Nintendo Switch console will be able to play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account*. Please note that you can set one console per Nintendo Account as your primary console.
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Can you have your Nintendo Account on two switches Reddit?

I've set up both my son and daughters switch consoles using an account I made with my email and details. When my daughter got her switch for Christmas, her page had my son's name. When I changed it, my sons would change and vice versa.
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Can you play Mario Kart on two switches with one game?

A: If they are playing on separate consoles, yes. But up to four people can play Mario Kart 8 on the SAME console, and you only need one copy of the game for that. Helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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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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Why is my Nintendo ID not linking?

Verify that you are entering your Nintendo Network ID correctly. Verify that you are entering your Nintendo Network account password correctly. If an error message appears that says the region settings do not match, you will need to correct the system's region settings and try again.
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Can you use Nintendo family membership on multiple switches?

Players using a family membership can access the Nintendo Switch Online service via the same Nintendo Switch system or multiple systems – everyone does not have to use the same system. Multiple users on the same console are not automatically covered by a family membership.
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Do I need to create a separate Nintendo Account for my child?

Only the family group admin can transfer the admin role and set a parent/guardian account. Nintendo Accounts added for children aged 12 and under are automatically set as a supervised account. You may find our information on adding a Nintendo Account to a family group helpful.
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What does linking a Nintendo Account do?

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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Can I link my child's Nintendo Account to mine?

Yes, it can. After creating the child account, sign in with the child's account information. While signed in, you can change the link to the child's Nintendo Network ID under "User Information", then "Linked accounts".
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Do I need to buy 2 games if I have 2 switches?

If you buy two switch consoles, you will need to purchase a copy of the game for both systems in order to play online together. If you wanted to play a non local multiplayer game, you would need to go out and get a copy of the game, for each system.
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How do I share games between two switches?

Link your Nintendo Account to the non-primary Nintendo Switch consoles that you wish to play your digital games on. Redownload the games or content you want to access on each Nintendo Switch console. On any of your consoles, select your downloaded game from the HOME Menu to begin playing the game on that 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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