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Does Deleting a Nintendo Account delete everything?

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
My Nintendo
My Nintendo is a loyalty program provided by Nintendo and the successor to Club Nintendo. The system rewards allows players to earn points from using software or purchasing games, which can then be spent on rewards such as digital games or discounts.
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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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Will Deleting My Nintendo Network ID delete my games?

The Nintendo eShop and all associated purchases will be deleted, and cannot be downloaded. This applies to purchases made with this Nintendo Network ID both on the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. Any remaining balance in the Nintendo eShop account will be deleted and cannot be recovered or refunded.
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Can you recover a deleted Nintendo Account?

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.
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How do I delete all My Nintendo data?

Complete These Steps:
  1. Select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
  2. Scroll down to System, and select it.
  3. Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the menu, and select Formatting Options. ...
  4. Select Initialize Console to delete all data in the system memory.
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What does deleting a Nintendo Account do?

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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Nintendo Switch: How to Remove/Delete a User

How do I wipe my switch before selling?

Complete These Steps:
  1. Select “System Settings” from the HOME Menu.
  2. Scroll down to “System” and select it.
  3. Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the menu and select “Formatting Options”. ...
  4. Select “Restore Factory Settings” to delete all data in the system memory.
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How do I reactivate my deleted Nintendo Account?

What to Do: Go to https://accounts.nintendo.com 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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How do I unlink a deleted Nintendo Account?

Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account. Click User info, then scroll down to the Linked accounts section and click Edit. To unlink an NNID from your Nintendo Account, click the checkmark next to Nintendo Network ID to remove the link.
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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.
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Do games stay on your Nintendo Account?

Downloadable software that you purchase is tied to your Nintendo Account and can be played on your primary Nintendo Switch console and, under certain conditions, other Nintendo Switch consoles where you link your Nintendo Account.
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Are games tied to Nintendo ID?

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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Does resetting switch unlink Nintendo Account?

Any Nintendo Accounts linked to the console will not be deleted, but they will be unlinked from the system. After initializing the console, you can create a new user and link to it your Nintendo Account. Your Nintendo Account contains your Nintendo eShop purchase history and balance.
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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 unregister my Nintendo account online?

Using a web browser, visit the Nintendo Account website. Sign in to the Nintendo Account you wish to deactivate. Select Shop Menu. Select Deregister Primary 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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Can you change email on Nintendo Account?

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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Can you redownload games you you deactivate your Nintendo Account?

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.
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Does factory resetting a Switch delete everything?

Restoring factory settings means deleting all data on the Nintendo Switch console and returning it to the state in which you bought it. However, you can also restore factory settings while retaining some of the data stored on the console.
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Does soft reset delete everything Nintendo Switch?

If your Nintendo Switch becomes unresponsive and freezes, you can return it to working order by performing a soft reset. When you perform a soft reset, you will not be deleting game data, game saves or user data. However, you might lose your game position when you restart the console.
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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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Will I lose my game progress if I get a new Switch?

Your save data will be deleted on the source console. *Save data is stored on the console you're currently using. In order to play games with your latest save data on multiple systems, you'll need to transfer the save data each time you use a different console.
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What is the difference between Nintendo Account and Nintendo 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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Is game data stored on the Switch or the game card?

Where is game save data stored? On Nintendo Switch, game save data is stored in the console's system memory. This will not change whether downloadable software or software from a game card is being played. Game save data cannot be saved or copied to a microSD card.
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