What is the point of linking 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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What happens if you link a Nintendo Account to another profile?

Linking a Nintendo Account with a user account on Nintendo Switch makes more features accessible, for example: Friend-related features. Posting screenshots/videos on social media networks.
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Does linking a Nintendo Account cost money?

* In order to use online features on the Nintendo Switch, a Nintendo Account must be linked with a user account on your console. Use the "Create a Nintendo Account" button on the Nintendo homepage to create a free account.
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Does linking a Nintendo Account delete save data?

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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Is linking a Nintendo Account permanent?

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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Can 2 people use the same Nintendo Account?

As a rule, games store save data by user account. If you share your console with your family, create a user for each person. (Up to 8 users can be created.)
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Can two users play the same game on switch?

It's a great way to experience more of the best Switch games without breaking the bank. As long as you have a digital copy of a game in your account, you can easily share that game with a friend across the original Switch, Switch OLED, and a even the Switch Lite. Here's how to gameshare on Nintendo Switch.
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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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What happens if I unlink my Nintendo account from Epic Games?

Your game progress and purchases are stored on your Epic Games account, so if you unlink your console account from your Epic Games account, you'll lose access to that data from your disconnected console 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 you play switch games without Nintendo Account?

The one major exception is Fortnite, which can be played online without a subscription. Other free-to-play games like Rocket League can be played without a paid Switch membership. Nintendo Online is only needed for multiplayer over the internet, however.
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What is the benefit of Nintendo Switch membership?

Nintendo Switch Online offers much more than just the ability to play online multiplayer games. Members also have access to a library of classic NES and Super NES games that can be played online with friends, Save Data Cloud backup, the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app and special offers.
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Do I need two Nintendo online accounts?

No. The Nintendo Switch Online membership is not for one Nintendo Switch console, but for one Nintendo Account. As long as it's linked to your Nintendo Account, you can use the Nintendo Switch Online service from any Nintendo Switch console.
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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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Does Nintendo allow account sharing?

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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Why can't I link my Nintendo account to my switch?

Linking a Nintendo Account to a Nintendo Network ID is not possible in the following cases: The Nintendo Network ID belongs to a user who is under 13 years of age. The country information registered to the Nintendo Network ID does not match with information registered to the Nintendo Account.
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Should I link my Nintendo Account to Epic Games?

Linking an Epic account to your Nintendo Account allows you to access cross-play features within certain games where they are available. If you don't choose to create a full account, an account will still be created with Epic using the display information that you choose.
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Why does Epic Games say my Nintendo Account is already linked?

There are two reasons that your console account might say it's already linked: Your console account is already linked to an Epic Games account. Your console account is linked to a nameless account.
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Why does my Nintendo Account has already been associated with another Epic Games account?

"Sorry, your Epic Games account is already associated with another account." This error message means that you are attempting to link a console account to an Epic account that already has another console of the same type linked to it.
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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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What happens when someone unfriends you on Nintendo Switch?

Remove Friend: If you remove a user as a friend, you will also be removed from that user's friend list. Block: Blocked users cannot send you friend requests, and it will be harder to encounter them in online play. Users will not be notified when you block them.
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What happens to my games if I lose my Switch?

If you replace your Switch, any eShop purchases can be re-downloaded for free. Your game saves, however, will be gone.
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Can two switches play Mario Kart with one game?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe supports wireless play, allowing up to 8 players to connect multiple Nintendo Switch consoles together via a local wireless connection.
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Can I borrow my friends Switch games?

Yes, Switch games are not tied down to a console, so you can share (lend) a physical game to your friend. Physical Copy?
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