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Can you transfer data from one Nintendo Account to another?

Transferring user information and save data allows you to move your user profile along with all its associated save data and Nintendo eShop purchases from one Nintendo Switch system to another. Data is moved one user at a time.
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Can you merge two Nintendo Accounts?

No. We are not able to combine two different Nintendo Accounts together into one. 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.
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Can you transfer save data to another Switch account?

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings, then Data Management, and then Transfer Your Save Data. Select Send Save Data to Another Console, then select the user whose save data file you wish to transfer. Select the save data file for the software title you want to send to another system.
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Can you transfer Nintendo Gold points to another account?

Can I Transfer or Combine My Nintendo Points Between Different Nintendo Accounts? No. Per the My Nintendo Terms of Service, My Nintendo Points cannot be transferred or sold, or combined with another My Nintendo Account.
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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 much is 1 Nintendo Gold point worth?

Each Gold Point can be redeemed towards digital Nintendo Switch purchases at the following rates: $0.01 USD/CAD. $0.20 MXN.
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Will I lose my game progress if I get a new Switch?

The good news is that those games are tied to your Nintendo Account, and you'll be able to redownload them on the new system as long as it's linked to the same account.
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Can you unlink a Nintendo Account from a Switch?

To unlink a single Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console, delete the associated user account. To unlink all Nintendo Accounts from a Nintendo Switch console, initialize the Nintendo Switch console.
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Why can't i transfer my Animal Crossing data?

The original island and animal residents will remain on the original Nintendo Switch system, and the island resident representative cannot be transferred. You must have access to both the original system and the new system to use this feature.
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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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Can 2 accounts share Nintendo switch online?

Purchasing a Nintendo Switch Online Family or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Family membership provides the Nintendo Switch Online service to everyone in the purchaser's Nintendo Account family group (up to 8 Nintendo Account users).
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Can I transfer funds from my Nintendo account to my child's?

No. Nintendo eShop funds cannot be combined or transferred between accounts. Funds can only be used with the Nintendo Account where they were originally added or purchased.
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How to transfer Animal Crossing data to another Nintendo Account?

Make sure that Animal Crossing: New Horizons is updated to the latest software version on your source system. Download the Island Transfer Tool for Animal Crossing: New Horizons on your source system, if you haven't already. Transfer the User Data for your user account to the target Nintendo Switch system.
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Will I lose my island if I get a new Switch?

If you have enabled island backup, you will be able to restore the last saved version of your island and all residents on a replacement Nintendo Switch console. You must have already enabled island backup on the original console to use this feature, but you can restore the island save data using only the new console.
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Do you need two copies of Animal Crossing to transfer data?

Think of it as one person moving away: the island stays where it is and its other residents can carry on as usual. Important note: For this to work, you need two systems and two Animal Crossing: New Horizons games (one for each system).
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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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Do I need a separate Nintendo Account for each switch?

Please note that you can register one primary console per Nintendo Account. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console. Other players will not be able to access your digital games on a non-primary console.
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What happens if I delete my Nintendo account?

Deleting a Nintendo Account will result in loss of all data associated to it, including but not limited to: Mission status, points and rewards in the My Nintendo rewards program. Digital content that you purchased or acquired and that is linked to your Nintendo Account, including in-app content and coins.
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How do I transfer games and data to a new Switch?

  1. From the HOME Menu, select “System Settings” > “Data Management” > “Transfer Your Save Data.”
  2. Select “Receive Save Data” and place both consoles near each other. Important: ...
  3. Once the save data transfer is complete, select “OK.” You can now resume your game on the target console.
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How do I get my old Nintendo Account back?

Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account. Click Reactivate to restore your account. To restore a child's account, click Family group, then click Reactivate on the child's account you wish to restore.
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Can game progress be transferred?

Some games autosave your progress when you're signed in with Google Play Games Mobile App. If your game autosaves, you can sync your game data and pick up where you left off. If you get a new Android phone, to restore game progress, sign in to the same account you used before.
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How much is 300 nintendo gold point worth?

If you pay $59.99 for a game on Nintendo eShop, you'll earn 300 Gold Points. Those points can be redeemed for $3.00 toward your next eligible purchase.
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How do you get 1000 gold points on Nintendo Switch?

Gold Points can be earned by purchasing eligible digital games or DLC for Nintendo Switch from the official Nintendo website, Nintendo eShop, or by redeeming a retailer-issued download code. Gold Points can be earned by purchasing sets of Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers.
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How to do an entire island transfer?

  1. Make sure that Animal Crossing: New Horizons is updated to the latest software version on both consoles.
  2. Download the Island Transfer Tool for Animal Crossing: New Horizons on both consoles.
  3. Open the Island Transfer Tool on both consoles. ...
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions and select Continue, then Let's begin.
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