What happens to inactive Nintendo Accounts?

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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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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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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Does deleting a user delete the 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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Will I lose everything if I make a new Nintendo Account?

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 merge 2 Nintendo Accounts?

No. 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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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 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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What happens when you delete a user account?

All of a user's data is deleted, unless you transfer it to another user. You might need to transfer some data, such as Gmail data or Drive files, before you delete the user.
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How long does it take to delete a Nintendo Switch account?

It will take 30 days from the date of the request to process an account deletion. Your Nintendo Account, and any purchases or content associated with your account, will be permanently deleted once your request is processed.
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How do I delete My Nintendo Switch account without losing games?

If the user account is linked to a Nintendo Account, the Nintendo Account will not be deleted. However, software purchased with the account cannot be played until the Nintendo Account is re-linked to a new user account.
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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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Can you permanently delete games off the Switch?

Complete These Steps:

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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Why remove inactive accounts?

Accounts that haven't been used for a long time are more likely to be compromised, the company said, noting that “forgotten or unattended accounts” typically have old passwords, often lack two-factor authentication and receive fewer security checks.
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Does Nintendo online go to all 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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Is my Nintendo account active?

Complete these steps

Select Nintendo Switch Online on the HOME Menu. Select the account you want to use. Your current membership status, along with various other information about Nintendo Switch Online, will be displayed.
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Does deleting an account delete everything?

Step 1: Learn what deleting your account means

You'll lose all the data and content in that account, like emails, files, calendars, and photos.
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What is the difference between deactivating and deleting accounts?

Tip: The main difference between deactivating and deleting a user is that a deactivated user can be reactivated while deleting a user is permanent. Keep in mind that if a user is deleted from the account and then needs to be added back to the account, they will be added as a brand new user.
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What is difference between removing account and deleting account?

What's the difference between delete and remove? This is a simple definition: Remove and Delete are defined quite similarly, but the main difference between them is that delete means erase (i.e. rendered nonexistent or unrecoverable), while remove denotes take away and set aside (but kept in existence).
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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 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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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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What does linking a Nintendo Account do?

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 much is a Nintendo Account?

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 you transfer a switch online membership to another account?

No, Nintendo Switch Online memberships cannot be transferred to a different Nintendo Account. If you want to cancel your membership, turn off the auto-renewal setting at least 48 hours before your membership is set to expire.
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