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Can you delete a Nintendo Account?

Sign in to your Nintendo Account, and select Privacy and Other Settings. Click the Delete Account link at the bottom of the page. Read through the onscreen information regarding Nintendo Account deletion. Once you have read the information, click Deactivate and Delete.
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Can you delete a Nintendo Switch account?

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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What happens if I delete my Nintendo ID?

A deleted Nintendo Network ID cannot be used again to create a new account. Once it is deleted, that username is gone. The Nintendo Network ID should only be deleted if you do not want to use it or access purchases made with it (on Wii U or Nintendo 3DS) ever again.
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Does deleting a Nintendo Account unlink it?

The associated user account must also be deleted to unlink a Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console. Deleting a user account from a Nintendo Switch console will also delete any save data that is associated with that account and saved to the console.
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How long does it take for a Nintendo Account to delete?

Note that after confirming deletion, the account will enter a period of 30-day deactivation inside which you'll be able to reverse the process of deletion. After that, your account will be deleted for good. The last step is to click on Confirm and Proceed to complete the deletion of your Nintendo account.
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How To Delete A Nintendo Account

How do I delete my Nintendo ID?

Complete these steps
  1. Select System Settings from the HOME Menu.
  2. Select Nintendo Network ID Settings.
  3. Select Other.
  4. Select Delete Nintendo Network ID.
  5. If prompted, enter the 4-digit PIN and select OK.
  6. Select your reason for deleting from the options on the screen.
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How do I reset my Nintendo account?

Click Sign In. This will reset your password and sign you in to your Nintendo Account.
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Complete these steps
  1. Click the Forgot your password? link when prompted.
  2. Enter the email address associated to your Nintendo Account.
  3. Click Submit to have a temporary sign-in link sent to your email address.
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Can I link two Nintendo Accounts to one 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 you unlink an email from a Nintendo Account?

Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account. Select User info, then scroll down to the email section and click Edit.
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Can you use the same Nintendo Account on two profiles?

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 do I delete my Nintendo account save data?

Complete these steps
  1. From the HOME Menu, select System Settings.
  2. Scroll down and select Data Management, then Delete Save Data. ...
  3. Select the game title for which you want to delete the save data.
  4. If available, select the User for which you want to delete the save data, or select Delete All Save Data for this Software.
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What happens when you deregister a Nintendo Switch account?

Deregistering one console will allow you to select a different console as the primary console for your Nintendo Account. Each Nintendo Account can have one primary Nintendo Switch console at a time.
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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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How do I change the owner of my Nintendo switch?

Can I Change Ownership of My Nintendo Account or Nintendo Network ID? No. Per the Nintendo Account User Agreement and Nintendo Network Services Agreement , your Nintendo Account and/or Nintendo Network ID (NNID) cannot be transferred or sold to another person.
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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 people see your email on Nintendo?

E-mail addresses are never made public. Additionally, social networking services (Google or Apple) are only used to sign in to your Nintendo Account. Nothing will automatically be posted to these sites.
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Can you factory reset a Nintendo Switch?

From the console's home menu, select Settings. Scroll down to System on the left menu bar. Scroll to the bottom of these options and select Formatting Options. Select Initialize Console then hit OK.
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Can you change Nintendo Account on Switch?

The Nintendo Network ID (username) and country cannot be changed once the account is created. The only way to change this information is to create a new Nintendo Network ID. You do not need to delete the current Nintendo Network ID to create a new one on your system.
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How do I merge Nintendo Accounts?

Via the Nintendo website:
  1. Go to accounts.nintendo.com and sign in to your Nintendo Account. ...
  2. Select Shop Menu on the left side.
  3. In the Shop Menu, click on Merge Funds on the lower right.
  4. The current balances from your Nintendo Account and Nintendo Network ID will appear. ...
  5. Your balances will be merged.
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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 to change Nintendo Account email without email and password?

If you don't have access to your registered email address, you won't be able to change the email address yourself and will have to contact Nintendo customer support.
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Can I delete a supervised Nintendo Account?

Supervised Nintendo Accounts cannot leave the family group. A parent/guardian in your family group will need to remove the Supervised status from your account first.
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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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Can two people share a Nintendo online account?

Up to 7 additional members can be added to a Nintendo Account family group. 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 each account need Nintendo online?

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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