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Can you delete Nintendo ID?

Select System Settings from the HOME Menu. Select Nintendo Network ID Settings. Select Other. Select Delete Nintendo Network ID.
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Can you unlink a Nintendo ID?

If you created your Nintendo Account with your NNID, you will need to link an additional service (different NNID, Google, or Apple ID) or create a Nintendo Account password before you can remove the link. Once the link is removed, your Mii will no longer be displayed.
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How do I delete my Nintendo ID from 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. If a Parental Control PIN has been set for the system, you will be prompted to enter it to proceed.
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Can you recover a deleted Nintendo ID?

If the Nintendo Network ID was deleted, there is no way to restore the account or any associated licenses and funds. You will need to create a new Nintendo Network ID on the console.
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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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How to Delete your Nintendo Network ID!

What happens if I delete my Nintendo Network 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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Can you delete a Nintendo Account and use 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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Will I lose my games if I delete a user on switch?

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. Data deleted from a console cannot be restored unless it is first backed up using the Save Data Cloud backup feature.
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How long does Nintendo Network ID lock last?

Temporary passwords expire after 24 hours. If you no longer have access to the system the NNID is associated to (or if you have formatted that system), select Nintendo Account (PC) below and follow the steps to reset your password.
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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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Is Nintendo Network ID important?

It gives access to a wide range of network services, such as playing games with people from around the world, downloading software and content, and exchanging images and messages. A Nintendo Network ID can be linked to one Wii U and one system in the Nintendo 3DS family.
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Is Nintendo Network ID required?

A Nintendo Network ID is required to use online services on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. Currently, you can create a Nintendo Network ID using either a Wii U console or a system in the Nintendo 3DS family. A Nintendo Account is different from a Nintendo Network ID, and is used mainly on Nintendo Switch, smart device and PC.
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Do you have to have a Nintendo Network ID?

A Nintendo Network ID is required for each player on the system. Any user accounts that are not linked to a Nintendo Network ID will not be able to access the system's online features.
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Will I lose everything if I uninstall a game and reinstall it Switch?

Deleting or archiving software will not impact your save data. Once deleted, software can be redownloaded using the same Nintendo Account with which it was purchased. If a microSD card is inserted, the save location will default to the microSD card when downloading or redownloading software.
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Do games stay on Switch accounts?

Your game licenses and Nintendo eShop balance will be available on the new console when you change the primary console for your Nintendo Account. You can play digital games that you've purchased with your Nintendo Account on any Nintendo Switch console.
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Do Switch games follow your account?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase them. All users on a console will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the console as their primary console.
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Can you have multiple Nintendo Network IDs on one email?

No, unfortunately that isn't possible. You can only link a single Nintendo Network ID to a single Nintendo Account.
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Can I change my Nintendo ID 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 do I change my Nintendo Network ID?

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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What is the difference between a Nintendo Account and network ID?

A Nintendo Network ID is an account allowing the user to access online services such as the eShop, Miiverse, and Wii U Chat on the Wii U and 3DS consoles. A Nintendo Account, on the other hand, is an online account that allows you to use online services such as the eShop and online play on the Nintendo Switch console.
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Does everyone need their own Nintendo Account?

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 Nintendo ID to download games?

Nintendo Network ID is required for Nintendo 3DS software purchases only. You'll need a Nintendo Network ID to download the game, but you won't need one to play the game once it has been downloaded.
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What happens if I link my Nintendo account to another user?

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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What is a Nintendo Network ID?

A Nintendo Network ID (NNID) is created and used on a Wii U and/or Nintendo 3DS family system. NNIDs are used for online features (such as online multiplayer or interactions) and, prior to March 27, 2023, were used for purchasing downloadable software through Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.
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