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Can I change the account on my Nintendo Switch?

If you want to change user in the middle of playing, press the HOME Button to return to the HOME Menu, then select "(Y) Change User". The current user's game will be closed and you'll be able to select a different user.
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Can I change the Nintendo Account linked to my switch?

*Once linked, you cannot change your user account to link to a different Nintendo Account. Please make sure you don't mistakenly link to the wrong account.
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How do I change my primary account on Nintendo Switch?

On the Nintendo Switch console that will be the new primary console, link your Nintendo Account to a new or existing user account, if you haven't already. Use your Nintendo Account to access the Nintendo eShop on the console that you want to be the primary console.
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How do I log into a switch to another account?

Complete These Steps:
  1. Select “System Settings” on the HOME Menu.
  2. Scroll down to highlight “Users,” then select “Add User.”
  3. Click “Next.”
  4. Select the icon you would like to have associated to your account. ...
  5. Once you have selected a character, enter a nickname when prompted. ...
  6. Select “OK” again to confirm.
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What happens if I change 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. A Nintendo Account can be linked to more than one Nintendo Switch console at a time.
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Can I have 2 separate Nintendo Accounts?

Up to 8 user accounts can be created on the Nintendo Switch. A user account can also be linked to a Nintendo Account at any time after it is created. Once a Nintendo Account is linked to the account, the system's online features will be available.
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Can two Users have the same Nintendo Account?

No, you cannot link multiple Nintendo Network IDs to a Nintendo Account. Only one Nintendo Network ID can be linked to a Nintendo Account.
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How many Nintendo Accounts can you link to a 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 two Nintendo Accounts share games?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that purchased them. All users on a system will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the system as their primary console.
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How many times can you change primary Switch?

Set your new Switch as the primary console

A single Switch can be the primary console for as many accounts as you want, but each account can only set one Switch as its primary.
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How do I change the owner of a Switch?

Access "Account Settings" in the eshop and select the "deactivate console" option. Now connect to the internet with the other Switch that you want to designate as the primary console. Log in and access the eshop. It will now be the primary console.
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How do I unlink my Nintendo primary account?

Complete these steps

Select the Nintendo Account you want to deactivate on the console. Select the picture of your icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information. Scroll down to the Primary Console status. Select Deregister twice to confirm.
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Does deleting a user on switch delete the account?

In this article, you'll learn how to delete a user account on Nintendo Switch. Important: Deleting a user account will delete all save data associated to the account. Save data cannot be restored once 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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Can I remove my account from someone else's switch?

Complete These Steps:
  1. Select “System Settings” from the HOME Menu.
  2. Scroll down to highlight “Users,” then select the appropriate user account to access the Profile Settings.
  3. Scroll down to the bottom of the settings and select “Delete User.” ...
  4. Check the box next to “Delete,” then select “Next.” ...
  5. Select “Delete this User.”
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Can 2 Nintendo Accounts on the same Switch share an online?

Players using a family membership can access the Nintendo Switch Online service via the same Nintendo Switch system or multiple systems – everyone does not have to use the same system. Multiple users on the same console are not automatically covered by a family membership.
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What happens if you link 2 Nintendo Accounts?

One of the benefits of having multiple Nintendo accounts linked to one Switch is that all Switch games that are purchased in the eShop (as well as physical games) across all accounts are available for all users. Your game data and controller settings are all saved separately.
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Why can't other Users play my games on switch?

Please note that you can set one console per Nintendo Account as your primary console. If you change the primary console for your Nintendo Account, your games will not be playable by others on the system unless you make it the primary one again for your Nintendo Account.
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How do I allow other Users to play games on switch?

To do this:
  1. On the second Nintendo Switch, select System Settings.
  2. Scroll down to User. Then select Add User.
  3. Choose Create New User.
  4. Choose your profile Icon and Nickname, and then select OK.
  5. Select Link a Nintendo Account.
  6. Enter the login information of the account that has the games to share.
  7. Choose Link.
  8. Select OK.
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How do I remove an account from a 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".
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Does deleting a user account delete everything?

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. Some data isn't deleted, such as any groups the user created.
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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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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. A Nintendo Account can be linked to more than one Nintendo Switch console at a time.
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Can I transfer my Nintendo account to another email?

Complete these steps

Select User info, then scroll down to the email section and click Edit. Click Send email to have a verification code sent to the email address on file. Enter the verification code from the email, then Submit. Enter the new email address, then click Submit.
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How many years should a Switch last?

The idea of the Switch, however, has remained the same. Its models mainly use the same type of CPU and GPU, too. As I discussed with former Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aimé, the Switch seems due for some sort of upgrade... but according to Nintendo, the Switch's life cycle could be as long as 10 years.
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How do you know if a Switch is dying?

Some symptoms may indicate issues with the switch or the system it operates: The electrical switch works intermittently. If you notice that a button doesn't always work on the first press or requires frequent presses before it operates, it may indicate the button is dying and needs to be replaced.
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