How do I Switch Users on a Switch?

If you want to change user in the middle of playing, press the HOME Button to return to the HOME Menu, then select "(Y) Change User". The current user's game will be closed and you'll be able to select a different user. *If user selection isn't required, the user selection screen will not be displayed.
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How to switch between Users on Nintendo Switch?

Complete these steps
  1. While on the Quick Start Menu, tap the Mii icon located on the bottom left corner of the menu.
  2. A screen will appear showing users currently on the system.
  3. Select the appropriate user. You will be taken back to the Quick Start Menu where you can choose the application you would like to launch.
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How do I play with another switch user?

To share a physical game with another user, have them insert the game card into the system they want to play on and select the game from the HOME Menu. Game save data is associated with the Nintendo Account and the system, not the game card.
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How do I switch primary user on switch?

How to Set or Change the Primary Nintendo Switch Console for a Nintendo Account
  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.
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Can you log into a different Nintendo Account on Switch?

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. *Once linked, you cannot change your user account to link to a different Nintendo Account.
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How to create and link a Nintendo account

Can I have two Nintendo accounts on one 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. For information about moving your Nintendo Account (and purchases) between consoles, click here.
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How do I log out of a Nintendo Account on Switch?

What to do
  1. Select Sign-in and security settings in your Nintendo Account profile.
  2. Click View next to "Sign-in history".
  3. Select Sign out from all devices. Your Nintendo Account will be signed out from any devices where it was used.
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Can two Switch accounts have the same primary console?

Please note that you can register one primary console per Nintendo Account. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console.
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How to swap primary and secondary switches?

On the primary console for your Nintendo Account, use your Nintendo Account to access Nintendo eShop and deregister the console. On the second Nintendo Switch console, link your Nintendo Account to a new or existing user account. Use your Nintendo Account to access Nintendo eShop on the second console.
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How do I change user settings on a Switch?

From the HOME Menu, select “System Settings.” Scroll down the options on the left and select “Users.” Then select the user profile you wish to edit.
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How do I use switch users?

Select Start , select your user picture or the Accounts icon, select , and select Switch user. This will take you to the sign-in screen, where you can select Other user and enter the credentials for another user account. This option might not be available on all devices' configurations.
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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 other switch users play my 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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How do you switch to two player switch on Nintendo?

Check the information on the back, or on the information page of the Nintendo eShop to see how many players a game supports. Select two player mode. When you get to the title screen of the game, select the multiplayer/two player mode option to start a two player game.
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Can two people use a Nintendo Switch at the same time?

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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How do I add someone on Nintendo Switch?

From the HOME Menu, select the icon of your user to access your user page. On your user page, select "Add Friend". Select the method by which you want to add a friend and follow the on-screen instructions. You can bring consoles together and send a friend request to nearby Users.
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How to switch accounts on Switch?

If you want to change user in the middle of playing, press the HOME Button to return to the HOME Menu, then select "(Y) Change User". The current user's game will be closed and you'll be able to select a different user. *If user selection isn't required, the user selection screen will not be displayed.
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Can one Nintendo Account be on two Switches?

Can I link my Nintendo Account to more than one Nintendo Switch console? 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 you have multiple switch users on one account?

Up to eight user accounts can be created on a Nintendo Switch console. A user account can also be linked to a Nintendo Account at any time after it is created. Once a Nintendo Account is linked to the account, the console's online features will be available.
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What is the difference between users and accounts on Nintendo Switch?

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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How to check which switch is primary?

To verify whether a console is the primary console for your Nintendo Account, check the "primary console" section in your Nintendo eShop Account Information.
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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.
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How do you change the login on the Nintendo Switch?

Select Sign-in and security settings then scroll down to the Sign-in ID section and click Edit. Enter your current Nintendo Account password and click OK. Enter your desired Sign-in ID and click Save, then click OK.
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Can you unlink a Nintendo Account from a Switch user?

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. A Nintendo Account can be linked to more than one Nintendo Switch console at a time.
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