Do I need a Nintendo ID?

Prior to March 27, 2023, a Nintendo Network ID was required in order to download demos or free software from Nintendo eShop, but it was not required for purchases in the Nintendo eShop. A NNID is not required to use any of the system's other online features.

Do you need a Nintendo ID for Switch?

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).

What do I do if I don't have a Nintendo Network ID?

Visit the Forgot NNID website. Enter the E-Mail Address associated with your account into the appropriate field. Select either Birth Date or Nickname. Enter either your birthdate or the Nickname associated with the Mii on your system.

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.

What does a Nintendo ID do?

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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Does a Nintendo ID cost money?

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.

Is Nintendo ID the same as Nintendo Account?

What is the difference between a Nintendo Account and a Nintendo Network ID? A Nintendo Account enables the participation in My Nintendo rewards programme. A Nintendo Network ID is required to use the online services offered on the Nintendo 3DS system and Wii U console.

What is a Nintendo Switch ID?

What's the difference between a Nintendo Network ID and a Nintendo Account? The short answer is that an NNID is used to make purchases on the Wii U and 3DS, while a Nintendo Account is used to make purchases on the Switch.

Does everyone need their own Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem My Nintendo points. Parents and guardians can create and manage individual Nintendo Accounts for children ages 12 and younger.

How do I create a Nintendo ID?

Can a minor have a Nintendo Account?

Nintendo Accounts for children can be created for users age 0 through 17. General Nintendo Accounts can only be created by users age 13 and older who have an email account. Nintendo Accounts for children can be linked to a Nintendo Network ID only.

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

A child account can be created for any child under the age of 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.

Do you need a Nintendo Account to play with friends?

Nintendo Switch users can add each other as "friends". When connected to the Internet, users can see when their friends are online and enjoy playing games together. In order to make use of the friends feature, a Nintendo Account must be linked with your user account.

What is the minimum age for Nintendo Account?

Nintendo Accounts can only be created by users age 13 and older. However, Nintendo Account users age 18 and older can create and add up to five Nintendo Accounts for children (age 17 and under) to their Nintendo Account.

Can you change Nintendo ID name?

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.

How do I set up Nintendo ID on Switch?

Why is Nintendo charging me 50 cents?

A one-time fee of $0.50 is charged to verify that a parent or guardian has provided consent. This one-time payment is a commonly used and accepted parental control method required so that parents have the chance to see the payment on their credit card statement, and to alert Nintendo if consent was improperly provided.

Can you delete Nintendo ID?

Sign into your Nintendo Account via the Nintendo Account website, and select 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.

Do both people 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.

Do both players need Nintendo online?

First, to play with friends Locally on the same Nintendo Switch, you do not need Nintendo Switch Online. Nintendo Switch Online is a subscription service that you generally need to access the features of online play.

Can I play Fortnite without Nintendo online?

No, you do not need a Nintendo Switch Online membership in order to play Fortnite Battle Royale and Fortnite Creative on Nintendo Switch.

How do I unsupervised my child's Nintendo Account?

Select "Family group." Select the Nintendo Account that you want to stop supervising. Select "Lift parental controls restrictions." This restriction cannot be lifted for users who are under the age of 16 OR who have not yet registered an email address to their Nintendo Account (age 16 and over only).

Can you make a Nintendo Account unsupervised?

Log in to an admin or parent/guardian Nintendo Account in the family group. Select Family group. Select the Nintendo Account that you want to stop supervising. Select Lift parental controls restrictions.

Can a Nintendo child account play my games?

Can other people play my games on Nintendo Switch? All user accounts on your primary Nintendo Switch console can play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account.

What is Nintendo child ID?

Previously, Nintendo Accounts were only available to user of age 13 and older. With the introduction of child accounts, they can now be created for children of any age. To create an account for a child, a parent or guardian must have a Nintendo Account.