How many accounts can you have on Nintendo Switch Online?

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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Can you use Nintendo Switch Online on multiple accounts?

Purchasing a Nintendo Switch Online Family or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Family membership provides the Nintendo Switch Online service to everyone in the purchaser's Nintendo Account family group (up to 8 Nintendo Account users).
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How many profiles can you have on Nintendo online?

Up to 8 user accounts can be created on one console.
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Do I need separate Nintendo Account for each user?

All user accounts on your primary Nintendo Switch console can play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account. If you have linked your Nintendo Account to more than one Nintendo Switch console, on non-primary consoles only your Nintendo Account can access your digital games.
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Can you have 2 Nintendo Accounts on 1 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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Can two Nintendo Accounts 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 a Nintendo Account be linked to multiple users?

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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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 does Nintendo online work with multiple profiles?

Note: Any of the 8 users can be online at the same time and play together, as long as you have multiple copies of a game when using more than one Switch. If you have only one Switch and want multiple profiles to be able to connect online, they have to be in your family group as well.
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Is switch online only for one account?

Individual/family subscription models

The standard Nintendo Switch Online comes in two subscription types: Individual and family. An individual subscription covers one user, and a family subscription covers up to eight. A one-year individual subscription costs $20.
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What is the benefit of Nintendo switch online family membership?

Play games online with friends, enjoy over 100 classic games, take advantage of special offers, and more with a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Allows up to eight Nintendo Accounts in a family group to use Nintendo Switch Online services provided the accounts are set to supported countries.
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Do I need two Nintendo online accounts?

@cheapie408 To answer your question, Nintendo Switch Online is per user. But, any other users on your switch console can share play the NSO snes/nes games. If you want more than one online game profile, some games like Splatoon 2, require multiple switch online accounts(family plan).
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What is the difference between individual and family Nintendo online?

You can choose from individual memberships (for 1 Nintendo Account) or family memberships - which provide the service to everyone in a Nintendo Account family group (up to 8 members total). (7 days). The free trial is only available in US, Canada, and Mexico.
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How many users can you have on your Nintendo Switch?

You can have up to 8 user accounts on a single Nintendo Switch 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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Can a child have an individual switch online account?

Nintendo Accounts for children can be created for users age 0 through 17. General Nintendo Accounts can only be created by users age 13 and older who have an email account. Nintendo Accounts for children can be linked to a Nintendo Network ID only. They cannot be linked to Google accounts or Apple IDs.
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Do I need a family membership if I only have one 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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How much is 1 year Nintendo Online?

For the price of 20 dollars a year, the notable features you get are online play, cloud saves, and a side of NES games. The app isn't really worth your time.
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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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How to get Nintendo online for free?

Select Free Trial in the "Nintendo Switch Online individual membership" section. If this option cannot be selected, then you either already have an existing Nintendo Switch Online membership or you have already received the free trial.
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Is switch family membership worth it?

It's cheaper than other subscriptions of its type, and the number of goodies is good enough. However, if you have the chance to use the Family subscription and split the costs with multiple people, then you'll be paying very little for all it offers. An excellent deal!
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How much does Nintendo online cost per month?

Nintendo Switch Online: Individual - 1 month: $3.99, 3 months: $7.99, 1 year: $19.99. Provides a Nintendo Switch Online pass to 1 account. Access to online play. Full access to the Switch Online NES library.
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Is Nintendo online $20 a year?

While the standard individual membership is $20 per year, the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership is $50 per year.
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Is Nintendo online free now?

Nintendo Switch Online is a paid service that launched on September 18, 2018, that lets members enjoy online play in compatible Nintendo Switch games, access a selection of classic NES games with online functionality, back up save data for most games, and use additional features for the Nintendo Switch Online ...
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