What does deactivating Nintendo Account do?

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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What does deregistering 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. A Nintendo Account can be linked to more than one Nintendo Switch console at a time.
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Will deleting Nintendo Account delete save data?

Important: Deleting a user account will delete all save data associated to the account. Save data cannot be restored after it is 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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How do I reactivate my deactivated Nintendo Account?

If the deletion date has not yet passed, you can perform the following steps to recover your Nintendo Account:
  1. Visit the Nintendo Accounts website and sign in to yours.
  2. A notification will appear on the screen. Screen for reactivating a deactivated Nintendo account.
  3. Select Reactivate to reactivate the account.
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Will I lose my games if I delete My Nintendo account?

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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Can you recover a deleted switch user?

Important: You may reactivate your Nintendo Account for a period of 30 days after deletion. Once the 30-day timeframe has passed, the Nintendo Account will be permanently deleted and cannot be restored.
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How long until an inactive account is deleted?

1, Google will start deleting "inactive" accounts — that is, accounts that haven't been used in at least two years. Google accounts give access to the company's other products, including Gmail, Drive, Docs, Meet, Calendar, Photos and YouTube.
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Will I lose everything if I make a new Nintendo Account?

Any Nintendo Accounts linked to the console will not be deleted, but they will be unlinked from the system. After initializing the console, you can create a new user and link to it your Nintendo Account. Your Nintendo Account contains your Nintendo eShop purchase history and balance.
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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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How do I delete all data from my Nintendo?

Complete these steps
  1. Select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
  2. Scroll down to System, and select it.
  3. Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the menu, and select Formatting Options. ...
  4. Select Initialize Console to delete all data in the system memory.
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What is the difference between archive and delete switch?

if you archive a game in your nintendo switch it'll delete the game's data, but leaves the icon and save data. using the delete option also leaves the save data, but deletes the icon.
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How do I delete a switch game without losing data?

On the HOME Menu, select the game icon of the game you want to archive, then press the + Button (or the - Button). On the next screen, select "Manage Software" then "Delete Software". *Your save data will not be deleted.
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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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How do I separate My Nintendo accounts?

Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to the Nintendo Account that is linked to the NNID you want to unlink. Select Your Info, then select Change in the "Linked Apps and Services" section to view the accounts that are currently linked to your Nintendo Account. In the "Linked Accounts" section, select Change.
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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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What happens after account is deactivated?

Answer: Deactivating a user simply removes their login access as well as all Roles & Permissions assigned to them. If you choose to reactivate them later, their Roles & Permissions will need to be set up again.
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What's the danger of an inactive account?

Stale accounts pose a security risk to organizations. Each one of these accounts offers a malicious actor an opportunity to gain access to resources. It is also not uncommon for these stale accounts to have the original default password set.
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Why disable inactive accounts?

These dormant accounts seem harmless in theory but can quickly become a gateway for malicious hackers that can infiltrate sensitive systems and extract valuable information.
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How do I recover My Nintendo account without email?

If you do not remember your Nintendo Account email address and are unable to locate it using your Nintendo Switch, please contact us for support.
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How do I remove my 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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How do I permanently delete Nintendo games?

Ensure your console has the latest system version. From the HOME Menu, select "System Settings". Scroll down the options on the left and select "Data Management". On the right-hand side select "Software", then select the software you would like to manage or delete.
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How do I unlink a game from My Nintendo account?

Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account. Select User information, then Linked apps and services to view the accounts that are currently linked to your Nintendo Account. In the "Linked accounts" section, select Edit. Select the checkbox next to the account you want to link or unlink.
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Are my games saved to My 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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