Do I have a Nintendo Account?

From the HOME Menu, select the user's page you wish to edit. Select User Settings. Scroll down to the Nintendo Account section, then select Check Your Account Information.

How do I know if I have a Nintendo online account?

What is considered a Nintendo Account?

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.

How do I know My Nintendo switch account?

From the HOME Menu, select the System Settings icon, scroll down and select Users, select your User, then select Check Your Account Information—your Nintendo Account nickname will display.

Do I have to have a Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account is required to use online services on Nintendo Switch systems (such as Nintendo Switch eShop purchases). A Nintendo Account is also used for certain web services (like My Nintendo), and can be used with smart-device applications (like Super Mario Run).

Do Nintendo Accounts Cost Money? (Are They Free?)

Can I play Nintendo Switch without an account?

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.

What do you do if you don't have a Nintendo Account?

Go to the Nintendo Account website and click Sign in/Create account. Click Create a Nintendo Account. Fill in the required information, then click Submit.

What do I do if I forgot My Nintendo ID password and email?

Is switch account different from Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account is used for Nintendo Switch online services (including the Nintendo Switch eShop), smart device applications (like Super Mario Run), off-device software purchases, and the My Nintendo loyalty service. A Nintendo Account is created off-device (through the Nintendo Account website).

Is Nintendo Network ID the same as Nintendo Account?

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. A Nintendo Account is used for some applications and services on Nintendo Switch, smart devices and personal computers.

Do Nintendo Accounts expire?

Important. You may reactivate your account for a period of 30 days after deletion. Once the 30-day time frame has passed, the account will be permanently deleted and cannot be restored. Nintendo Accounts for children can only be reactivated through the parent/guardian's account.

How do I find out My Nintendo account email?

Why do I need a Nintendo online account?

Nintendo Switch Online is a paid service that lets members enjoy online play in compatible Nintendo Switch games, access a selection of classic NES™ and Super NES™ games with new online functionality, back up save data for most games, and use additional features for the Nintendo Switch Online smart device app.

Are Nintendo Accounts free?

A Nintendo Account can be created for free (no cost involved). Only users age 16 or older can create their own Nintendo Account. Accounts for children under age 16 can be added to a Nintendo Account family group by their parent/guardian. Parents/guardians can supervise Nintendo Accounts of any age.

What is a Nintendo ID for switch?

Nintendo Network ID is a unique identifier made up of 6 to 16 characters that allows you to access certain Nintendo Network services. By registering a Nintendo Network ID to your Wii U or Nintendo 3DS, you can enjoy a wide range of network services.

What happens if I unlink My Nintendo account?

Unlinking a Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console does not delete the Nintendo Account or any associated purchases. The Nintendo Account will still be available and can be re-linked to another user account in the future. A Nintendo Account can be linked to more than one Nintendo Switch console at a time.

What is my Nintendo ID password?

Select the Mii on the User Select screen. When prompted for your password, select I Forgot. Select Send. An e-mail with a temporary password will be sent to the e-mail address associated to your Nintendo Network ID.

Can I have two Nintendo accounts with 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.

Can I transfer my Nintendo account to another 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.

Where can I find Nintendo linked accounts?

Checking the linked account

You can check the email address (login ID) and family of the Nintendo Account that's linked with a particular user. From the HOME Menu, select the user's icon to access the user page. Select "User Settings" → "Check Account Information". Select the information you'd like to check.

Does deleting a Nintendo user delete your account?

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.

What happens to a Nintendo child account when they turn 18?

Please note that once a child account is created, it will not turn into a general Nintendo Account even once the user turns 18.

Does My Nintendo account keep my games?

Move between systems

Save data is linked to your Nintendo Account, so you can access it by signing in. If you move to a new system, you can pick up right where you left off in your game by downloading your data. Automatic backup is enabled by default.

What does a Nintendo Account do?

A Nintendo Account is an account that provides access to certain features on Nintendo Switch, including access to the Nintendo eShop, the Nintendo Switch Online membership service, and the My Nintendo rewards program.