What happens when you make a Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account is required to use certain services from Nintendo, such as off-device game purchases and the My Nintendo loyalty program. A Nintendo Account can be linked to your Nintendo Network ID, Google, or Apple accounts. (Only users age 13 and older can link to Google or Apple accounts.)
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What are the benefits of a Nintendo Account?

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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Is creating a Nintendo Account free?

Use the "Create a Nintendo Account" button on the Nintendo homepage to create a free account. Users must have an email address and be 13 years or older to create an account.
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Does your Nintendo Account keep your games?

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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What does a Nintendo Account include?

A Nintendo Account is an account that is required for using certain services from Nintendo, such as Nintendo Switch online services (including access to the Nintendo Switch eShop), off-device software purchases and the My Nintendo loyalty program.
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How expensive 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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Is there a charge for Nintendo Account?

You will be charged $3.99 every 30 days, unless and until you cancel your membership by turning off automatic renewal under Account Information on Nintendo eShop or in your Nintendo Account Settings. Users 18 years of age or older must provide credit-card information or a PayPal account to start a free trial.
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Will I lose everything if I create 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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Will I lose my games if I make a new Nintendo Account?

Digital games are tied to your Nintendo account. Once you get a new Switch and log in you're able to redownload all those games and start playing them again.
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Do 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:
  1. Digital content that you purchased or redeemed with your Nintendo Account, including in-app content.
  2. Save data of apps linked to your Nintendo Account.
  3. Mission status, points, and rewards in the My Nintendo rewards program.
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Can I play switch without account?

You'll need a user account in order to play on Nintendo Switch. And if you'd like to use online features, a Nintendo Account must be linked to a user account on your console.
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Can you play Nintendo Switch without an online account?

Nintendo Online is only needed for multiplayer over the internet, however. Those without a subscription can still use the Switch's Local Wireless Play feature between two Switch consoles, with up to three players on each console.
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Does every account need Nintendo online?

Can my individual membership be used by other user profiles on my Nintendo 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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Can you have 2 switches with the same account?

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 delete a Nintendo Account?

Sign in to your Nintendo Account and select Privacy and Other Settings. Select Delete account at the bottom of the page. Read through the on-screen information regarding Nintendo Account deletion. Once you have read the information, select Confirm and Proceed.
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Do Nintendo Accounts expire?

After 30 days, the Nintendo Account is permanently deleted from our files and cannot be restored.
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How long do Nintendo Accounts last?

Once the 30-day time frame has passed, the account will be permanently deleted and cannot be restored.
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What happens to my downloaded games if my Switch breaks?

All digital content you buy is associated with your Nintendo Account, so all you have to do is sign back in to your account. If you go to the eShop and find the option that says 'Redownload Content,' you'll find a list of every game you have purchased and any DLC you have (DLC will be bundled with the game it's for).
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Do I need two Nintendo Accounts?

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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Do you need a separate Nintendo Account for each user?

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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Why is Nintendo charging me 50 cents?

To verify that a parent or guardian has granted consent, they will need to provide a valid credit card number when setting up a Nintendo Account for the child. A one-time fee of $0.50 is charged to verify that a parent or guardian has provided consent.
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How much is 1 year Nintendo Online?

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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Can you get free games for Nintendo Switch?

Did you know that there are lots of amazing free-to-play games available for the Nintendo Switch™ system? Now you do! Whether you're starting your game library or looking to build it up, you can add a few more games without having to empty your piggy bank.
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Should I create a Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account is required to use online services on Nintendo Switch systems (such as Nintendo Switch eShop purchases). A Nintendo Account is also used for certain web services (like My Nintendo), and can be used with smart-device applications (like Super Mario Run).
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