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Can two Nintendo accounts share online?

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 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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Do you need a separate Nintendo online account for each user?

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 two users use the same Nintendo Account?

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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How do I share my Nintendo online with family?

Complete These Steps:
  1. Click Nintendo Account in the upper-left corner of the screen to access your account settings.
  2. Select Family group.
  3. Select Add member. This option only appears for the family group's admin member. If this option isn't appearing, review the other members in the family group to verify the admin.
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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 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 do I split my Nintendo account?

Complete These Steps:

Sign in to your Nintendo Account. Go to the "Transfer to another family group" page. Choose the child account you want to move to a different admin and select OK. It is possible to select and move multiple child account at once.
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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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Can I play the same game on 2 switches?

Purchases made using a Nintendo Account can be redownloaded and played on any Nintendo Switch console it is linked to. You can link your Nintendo Account to user profiles on multiple consoles. Only one Nintendo Switch console can be the primary console for your Nintendo Account at any given time.
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Can you transfer games between Nintendo Accounts?

From within the System Settings of the original console, use the option to Transfer Your User and Save Data for each account you wish to transfer. You can also select Transfer Your Save Data if you want to move an individual game save file to a different system.
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Can you trade Pokemon between accounts on the same Switch?

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Yes, you can trade between family members with the Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon HOME.
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Can you make 2 Nintendo Accounts with the same email?

'' Only a single email address can be linked to one Nintendo Account. If the email address you have entered is already registered, it cannot be used again.
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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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Is it safe to share Nintendo family membership?

You can absolutely share a membership with people from another household. As long as you have their email address and add them to your Family Group, you can share the family membership with anyone.
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Is Nintendo online per account or per switch?

Is a free trial available for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack? One free, seven-day trial of the Nintendo Switch Online service is available per Nintendo Account, through Nintendo eShop. The free trial does not include any content exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
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How many Nintendo Network IDS can I have?

Only one NNID can be linked to a Nintendo Account.
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Can you trade a Pokémon with a second account?

Yes. In Pokémon GO, you can choose what Pokémon HOME account you'll transfer Pokémon to by linking to a Nintendo Account that is also linked to the desired Pokémon HOME account.
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Can you merge two Pokémon accounts?

To link an additional account:

At the top right, tap Settings. Under the Account section, select the “Not Linked” checkbox next to the login provider you would like to connect. Follow the prompts to link your account. Once your account is linked, you can use that login provider to sign into your Pokémon GO account.
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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 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 you share a digital game on Switch?

As there's no official way to gameshare on Nintendo Switch, you'll have to trust someone to have your username and password so that they can access your account to play certain games. Firstly, you'll need to deregister your console as the primary console you have.
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Do both players need the game for Switch online?

Online play requires a friend on the same platform. One user must own the full game in order for the co-op player to play the full game. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo of America Inc.
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