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Can I share my Nintendo online subscription with family?

Up to 7 additional members can be added to a Nintendo Account
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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 service.
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. When any member of a family group purchases a Nintendo Switch Online family membership, the Nintendo Switch Online service is available to everyone in the family group. Each family group has one admin.
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Does Nintendo Online family Plan share games?

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 family members can use Nintendo online?

A Nintendo Account family group allows up to 8 Nintendo Account users to connect together into one group. Family groups can include: One admin account to manage the group.
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How much is Nintendo Online family Plan?

Don't forget—you can team up with seven other people with a Family Membership! Each of you can enjoy all the benefits of a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack for only about $10 per person a year—share the fun and share the savings!
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How many users can be linked to a Nintendo Account?

Adding a user

Up to 8 user accounts can be created on one console. On the HOME Menu, select "System Settings" → "Users" → "Add User". Select how you'd like to add a user. If you've already linked a Nintendo Account with a user on another console, you can select "Import User Data from Another Console".
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Consumer Service: How to Get Started with a Nintendo Switch Online Family Membership

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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Can I use 2 Nintendo Switch with the same account?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles and play your games on any of them using your Nintendo Account. Only one of the consoles can act as the primary console. On the primary console, any other users can play the games you downloaded with your Nintendo Account.
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Can you be in two family groups in Nintendo?

In this article, you'll learn how to combine members from multiple Nintendo Account family groups together into one group. Within a family group: All general accounts can leave and join a different group. All supervised accounts (usually aged 12 and under) can be transferred directly to a different family group.
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Does each family member need a Nintendo Account?

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 stack Nintendo switch online family?

Yes, you can. Even if your family members are using their accounts on different Nintendo Switch consoles, if you have a Family Membership and create a Family Group, then each account can use the Nintendo Swich Online services. You don't need to use the same Nintendo Switch as the person who purchased the membership.
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Can I add an existing Nintendo Account to family group?

Yes. Existing Nintendo Accounts for users aged 13+ can be added to a Nintendo Account family group by the group's admin. Once added, they can be set as a supervised account by a parent/guardian in the family group.
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Can you download the same game on two switches?

You can access your account and install games on other Switches, but it will always do an internet check to make sure nobody on the primary console is playing. Simply put, if one of your boys is playing on the dedicated “primary” Switch, the other one won't be able to play ANY games whatsoever.
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What does linking a Nintendo Account do?

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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How does family sharing work on Switch?

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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How do I share games on my Switch family plan?

On any other Switch, you have to be logged into your account, and the system has to check your license for the game online. In other words, the easiest way to share Switch games with your family is to choose one person as the game buyer, then designate a shared console as his or her "primary" Switch.
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Can you get banned for game sharing on Switch?

Activating your console allows you to share your games with users on YOUR console only. Game sharing can get your account banned because it violates our terms of service.
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Does each Switch user need an online account?

Nintendo Switch Online Limitations & Fine Print

You will be able to log into multiple Nintendo Switches with your Nintendo Switch account even without an Online Subscription. On Nintendo Switches that are not your primary console, you can play your digital games as long you retain an internet connection.
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How do I add a family member to my Nintendo Switch Online?

Login to your Nintendo Account on a PC, Mac, or mobile device and navigate to 'Family Group'. Click 'Add Member' Click 'Invite someone to your family group'. Fill in the email address attached to the Nintendo Account that you want to add to your family group.
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How many switches can you have on one account?

You can have one primary console at a time for your Nintendo Account. The first Nintendo Switch console you use to connect to Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch will become your primary console.
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Do I need to buy 2 games if I have 2 switches?

So to be specific in order to play local ON THEIR OWN CONSOLES each then yes you need two games. However as long as the consoles aren't Switch Lites you can simply Dock the one console with the game and play on the TV with the JoyCons. In addition any digitally purchased game can be "shared" to other switches.
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Can you share a Nintendo Switch Online membership with friends?

📍 A family group can contain up to 8 people. 📍 All members of a family group have access to the Nintendo Switch Online service as long as one of the members has a subscription.
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Is the Nintendo switch online family membership worth it?

Best Answer: It's definitely worth it, but only if subscribers make use of the majority of its services. Nintendo Switch Online is only $20 a year for individuals. There's also a Family Plan for $35 a year, and it supports up to eight users on a single Family Plan.
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Does my child need their own Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem My Nintendo points. Parents and guardians can create and manage individual Nintendo Accounts for children ages 12 and younger.
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