What happens when you deregister a Switch console?

Deregistering one console will allow you to select a different console as the primary console for your Nintendo Account. Each Nintendo Account can have one primary Nintendo Switch console at a time.
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Can I remove My Nintendo account from someone else's Switch?

Once a Nintendo Account is linked to a user account, this link cannot be undone. The associated user account must also be deleted to unlink a Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console.
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What does unlinking a Switch 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.
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How do I deactivate my stolen Nintendo Switch?

You can deregister a primary Nintendo Switch console through the Nintendo eShop settings on the console itself. If you don't have access to the primary console, you can deactivate a console from your Nintendo Account remotely via ec.nintendo.com/my/devices/unlink. However, this can only be done once per year.
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What happens if you remove an account from Switch?

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 deleting a Nintendo Account delete everything?

Deleting a Nintendo Account will result in the loss of all data associated with it, including but not limited to: Mission statuses, points and rewards in the My Nintendo Rewards Programme.
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Does Nintendo delete inactive accounts?

Once the 30-day timeframe has passed, the Nintendo Account will be permanently deleted and cannot be restored. Note: The error messages will appear on the Nintendo Account website and on Nintendo Switch consoles if you attempt to use a Nintendo Account that has been deactivated.
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What does deregistering a Switch do?

Deregistering one console will allow you to select a different console as the primary console for your Nintendo Account. Each Nintendo Account can have one primary Nintendo Switch console at a time.
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Can a Nintendo Switch be tracked if stolen?

Using the device's serial number

The device's unique serial number is one such element, which might be a helpful asset in the case of theft or loss. Although the Nintendo Switch lacks GPS tracking built-in, knowing how to use its serial number will help law enforcement in their attempts to retrieve your system.
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Can Nintendo Switch be blocked if stolen?

Unfortunately, we are unable to remotely format a device or remotely block a Nintendo Account from being used. If you are interested in recovering the Nintendo Account from the device that was lost or stolen, please see Nintendo Account Recovery Process.
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What happens when you unlink account?

Some Data Sources may provide information about additional accounts that are associated with the same login or access method. When you unlink an account, your merchant won't be able to access any information about the disconnected account, even if there are remaining accounts associated with the login or access method.
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What does deactivating Nintendo Account do?

After the deactivation period has passed, your Nintendo Account will be deleted permanently and you will lose all your data associated with it, such as: Mission status, points and rewards in the My Nintendo rewards programme. Digital content you purchased in apps linked to your Nintendo Account.
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Can someone else use my switch account?

Please note that you can register one primary console per Nintendo Account. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console. Other players will not be able to access your digital games on a non-primary console.
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How do I remove previous owner from Nintendo Switch?

Select “System Settings” from the HOME Menu. Scroll down to highlight “Users” then select the appropriate user account to access the Profile Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the settings and select "Delete User". If a Parental Control PIN has been set for the system, you will be prompted to enter it to proceed.
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How do I kick someone off my Nintendo account?

Complete these steps

Open accounts.nintendo.com and log in to the admin Nintendo Account of the family group. Select Family group. Select Manage family group. Select Remove a family group member.
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Can 2 Switch Users have the same Nintendo Account?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple consoles. However, you can only activate one primary console per Nintendo Account. On a non-primary console, games that you've downloaded with your Nintendo Account will only be playable using your account.
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What do I do if someone steals my Switch?

Besides the whole reporting of a stolen device, you make the transfer by deregistering your stolen Switch and registering the new one. You use the Shop Menu on the web browser on your computer/phone to do this when your primary system is not available. You are limited to deregistering your system once per year.
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Can you factory reset a Nintendo Switch?

How to restore the console to factory settings. Open System Settings on the HOME Menu, then select System ⇒ Formatting Options ⇒ Restore Factory Settings.
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How do I report a stolen Nintendo Switch to Nintendo?

Notify Nintendo
  1. Contact Nintendo and let them know the situation. 1-800-255-3700 (US) +44 (0)345 60 50 247 (Europe) +61 3 9730 9900 (Australia) +81-75-662-9600 (Japan) ...
  2. Be ready to provide your email address, Nintendo Account information, and serial number (if you have it).
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How do you deactivate a stolen switch?

Sign in to the Nintendo Account you wish to deactivate. Scroll down and select Deregister Primary Console. Enter your Nintendo Account password. Select Deregister twice to confirm.
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How do I change ownership of a Nintendo Switch?

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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How do you reset a switch for a new owner?

Complete These Steps:
  1. Select “System Settings” from 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 “Restore Factory Settings” to delete all data in the system memory.
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Will I lose my games if I delete my switch 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.
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What happens when you unlink a Nintendo Account?

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.
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Can I delete My Nintendo account and make a new one?

Deleting your Nintendo Account will NOT delete your Nintendo Network ID or any associated third party accounts (including social media accounts). You may reactivate your account for a period of four weeks after deletion. Once this time frame has passed, the account will be permanently deleted and cannot be restored.
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