How do I unlink my Nintendo account from my switch?

Select User information, then scroll down to the "Linked apps and services" section to view the accounts that are currently linked to your Nintendo Account. Select Edit in the "Linked apps and services" section. Select the checkmark next to Nintendo Network ID to remove the link.
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How do I Unmerge My Nintendo account?

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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How do I change My Nintendo account on Switch?

Selecting/Changing the user

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.
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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 I transfer My Nintendo account to another Switch?

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings, then Users, and then Transfer Your User Data. Select Next, then Next again, and then select Target Console to indicate that the content will be transferred to this system. Select Sign in and choose to sign in using your Nintendo Account e-mail address or sign-in ID.
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Can two Nintendo switches share games?

Digital games and downloadable content are tied to the Nintendo Account that purchased them. Other people can only play your digital content if they are playing on your primary consoleNintendo Accounts can be linked to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, but can only have one primary console.
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What does unlinking a Nintendo Account do?

Unlinking a Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console does not delete the Nintendo Account or any associated purchases. The Nintendo Account will still be available and can be re-linked to another user account in the future.
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How to unlink Nintendo Account from Switch without deleting account?

Select User information, then scroll down to the "Linked apps and services" section to view the accounts that are currently linked to your Nintendo Account. Select Edit in the "Linked apps and services" section. Select the checkmark next to Nintendo Network ID to remove the link.
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What happens if you link 2 Nintendo Accounts?

No. 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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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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Can you link 2 Nintendo switches together?

If everyone is gathered in the same room, you can link together up to eight Nintendo Switch family systems via local wireless (also known as “couch co-op”) in compatible games. You can also hop online to play with family and friends who are far away.
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How do I relink my Nintendo account?

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. Sign in to your Nintendo Account.
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How do I unlink my Nintendo account from my parents account?

  1. Open accounts.nintendo.com and log in to your Nintendo Account.
  2. Select Family group.
  3. Select Leave this family group. Unable to leave family group. Admin Nintendo Accounts cannot leave the family group. ...
  4. Select Leave family group again to detach your Nintendo Account from the group.
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Can you make 2 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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Why can t you unlink Nintendo Account from Switch?

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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How do I make my switch my primary console?

Complete These Steps:

Use your Nintendo Account to access Nintendo eShop on the second console. The console 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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What happens if I unlink My Nintendo account from Epic Games?

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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How many times can you link a Nintendo Account?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple consoles. However, you can only activate one primary console per Nintendo Account. On a non-primary console, games that you've downloaded with your Nintendo Account will only be playable using your account.
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Why does it say My Nintendo account is already linked?

This means that the email address you've provided is already associated to a different Nintendo Account. The same email address cannot be added to multiple accounts.
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Can you have 2 Nintendo Accounts?

Up to 8 user accounts can be created on each Nintendo Switch system.
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Why can't other users play my games on switch?

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 to link your Nintendo Account to a new or existing user account?

Linking procedure

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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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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