Is save data tied to Nintendo Account?

Save data is linked to your Nintendo Account, so you can access it by signing in. If you move to a new system, you can pick up right where you left off in your game by downloading your data. Automatic backup is enabled by default. You can change this in the Nintendo Switch system settings.
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Is save data linked to Nintendo Account?

For the most part, save data is tied to each user account. Deleting a user account will delete all save data associated to the account. Once deleted, save data cannot be restored.
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Will I lose my save data if I delete my Nintendo account?

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.
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Can you transfer save data to a new Nintendo Account?

Save data can only be transferred between users that are linked to the same Nintendo Account. The systems must be placed near each other.
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Do my Nintendo Switch games save to my account?

Yes. Games you purchased are saved to your account. You may lose progress on those games unless you have a Nintendo Switch Online Subscription but at least you'll still have those games.
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Nintendo Switch: How to Transfer Your User And Save Data

Are games tied to Switch or account?

Game save data and your digital games and downloadable content are tied to your Nintendo Account. We recommend that you transfer your user data from the original system to your replacement system. This will move your Nintendo Account, user profile, save data, and Nintendo eShop purchases to the replacement system.
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Will I lose my game progress if I get a new Switch?

The only saving grace you might have is Cloud Saves. If you have the Nintendo Switch Online Membership and you backed up your save data, you can redownload it to another console easy peasy so long as you log into your Nintendo Account on a profile on that console.
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Can you 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. You may find information about moving your Nintendo Account (and purchases) between consoles, helpful.
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How do I transfer data to a new switch account?

From the HOME Menu, select "System Settings" > "User" > "Transfer Your User". Select "Next", and then "Next" again, then select "Source Console" to indicate that the content will be transferred from this console. Select "Continue", and then finish the following preparations on the target console.
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Can you have two switches with the same account?

Information. 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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Can you lose save data on switch?

Save data is not automatically deleted. It is only deleted when one of the following actions is performed by the user. * When data is transferred, it is deleted from the original location but can still be found as save data on the destination console. * There is no way to restore deleted data.
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How long does save data last on Nintendo Switch?

Is my save data retained if my Nintendo Switch Online membership ends? If your Nintendo Switch Online membership expires, you won't be able to access your Save Data Cloud backups. However, Nintendo will allow users who resubscribe within 180 days to access their previous Save Data Cloud backups.
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What happens if you delete save data on Nintendo Switch?

Important: Once deleted, save data cannot be recovered.
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Is save data stored on Switch or SD card?

*Game save data is only stored in the system memory, so it can't be moved to the microSD card.
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Is save data saved on the SD card Switch?

Important: Game save data is stored to the System Memory and cannot be copied or saved to a microSD card.
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How do I get my Nintendo save data back?

To restore save data using the Save-Data Backup option
  1. From the HOME Menu, tap System Settings, and then Open.
  2. Tap Data Management.
  3. Tap Nintendo 3DS, and then tap Save-Data Backup.
  4. Tap Restore. Save-Data Backup screen.
  5. Select the save data you wish to restore, and then tap OK. Restore screen.
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Where is switch save data stored?

[Switch] Where is the save data from my games stored? Game save data is stored in the system memory. It is not stored on game cards.
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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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How many users can be linked to a Nintendo Account?

Steps for creating a new user account. It can be linked to a Nintendo Account to enable the system's online features. Up to 8 user accounts can be created on each Nintendo Switch system. on your Nintendo Switch and linking a Nintendo Account.
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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 I have two Nintendo Accounts with 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.
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Can 2 accounts share Nintendo switch online?

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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What games are linked to my Nintendo Account?

Select the picture of your icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information. Select “Redownload”. A list of all of the software you've purchased that is not currently downloaded to the console will appear. Only software purchased with your Nintendo Account will appear on this list.
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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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