How long does it take for a Nintendo Account to delete?

Click Confirm Account Deletion to delete the Nintendo Account. The account can be reactivated within the next 30 days, after which the account will be permanently deleted. We cannot guarantee that all data will be restored to reactivated accounts.
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What happens when you delete a Nintendo Account?

Important: Deleting a user account will delete all save data associated to the account. Save data cannot be restored after it is deleted. Note: If the user account is linked to a Nintendo Account, the Nintendo Account will not be deleted.
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Does Nintendo delete inactive accounts?

After 30 days,the account is permanently deleted from our files and we are unable to restore the account or any associated licenses or funds.
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Can you get back a deleted Nintendo Account?

Important Information Nintendo Accounts will be deactivated for a period of 30 days after starting the deletion process and can be reactivated during this timeframe. Once the 30 days have passed, the Nintendo Account will be permanently deleted and cannot be restored.
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Will deleting Nintendo Account delete everything?

Deleting a user account from a Nintendo Switch console will also delete any save data that is associated with that account and saved to the console. Data deleted from a console cannot be restored unless it is first backed up using the Save Data Cloud backup feature.
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Nintendo Switch: How to Remove/Delete a User

Can I sell my Nintendo account?

No. Per the Nintendo Account Agreement and Nintendo Network Agreement and Privacy Policy, your Nintendo Account and/or Nintendo Network ID (NNID) can't be transferred or sold to another person.
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Will I lose my games if I make a new Nintendo Account?

Digital games are tied to your Nintendo account. Once you get a new Switch and log in you're able to redownload all those games and start playing them again.
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Does deleting a user on Switch delete the account?

Select "System Settings" → "Users" and choose the user you wish to delete. Then select "Delete User". *If there is only a single user, you can't delete the user account. *Deleting a user does not delete a linked Nintendo Account.
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Can you delete a Nintendo Account and use the same email?

An e-mail address can only be linked to one Nintendo Account. If you have already created a Nintendo Account, use your e-mail address and password to sign in to your existing Nintendo Account. (If you don't remember the password, select Forgot your password? for steps to reset your password.)
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How do I remove my Nintendo account from someone else's Switch?

Go into your system settings. Go down to users, then select and delete the user whose account you wish to delete. Their account will go with that user into the bin. Just remember that any games that are tethered to that user will be unplayable unless they are A) game cards or B)
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Can you have 2 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. You may find information about moving your Nintendo Account (and purchases) between consoles, helpful.
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Does removing your account delete it?

When you remove an account, everything associated with that account is also deleted from your phone. This includes email, contacts, and settings. Important: You're using an older Android version. Some of these steps work only on Android 9 and up.
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Is removing an account deleting it?

Remove a Google Account on Android

This won't delete anything that's backed up to your account, but it will erase any messages, contacts, and other data that isn't backed up. The process is basically the same for both Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices: Open Settings.
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Can I have 2 separate Nintendo Accounts?

How many Nintendo Accounts can I have on one Nintendo Switch console? Up to 8 Nintendo Accounts can be linked to a Nintendo Switch console at a time.
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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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Can two Nintendo Accounts play the same game?

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 much does it cost to buy a Nintendo Account?

Nintendo Switch Online: Individual - 1 month: $3.99, 3 months: $7.99, 1 year: $19.99.
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Can I transfer my Nintendo account to another email?

Enter the new email address you want to use, then click Submit. A verification code will be sent to the new email address that you entered. Enter the verification code from the email, then click Submit to confirm the change.
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Can I transfer my switch games to another account?

Digital game purchases and code redemptions are final, and cannot be transferred to a different Nintendo Account.
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Why is it so difficult to delete accounts?

Companies usually don't want a user to stop using their services, so account deletion pages are often hidden in a complex web of tabs that you have to navigate. In addition, some subscription services might require that you send an email to customer support to close your account.
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Is it worth deleting old accounts?

Consistently reviewing and removing outdated online accounts is advisable, as it enhances your digital privacy and security.
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Is closing an account the same as deleting it?

One an account is “deleted”, if it is not used again in the next 14 days, it is a closed account. Then it can't be opened or operated.
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Are Nintendo Accounts free?

A Nintendo Account can be created for free (no cost involved). Only users age 16 or older can create their own Nintendo Account. Accounts for children under age 16 can be added to a Nintendo Account family group by their parent/guardian. Parents/guardians can supervise Nintendo Accounts of any age.
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Can 2 switches play together?

The Nintendo Switch family of systems supports multiplayer gaming options of all kinds. You can play together online or in the same room using one system or multiple systems*.
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