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Does deleting a Nintendo Network ID delete everything?

Deleting the Nintendo Network ID will also delete all Nintendo eShop licenses and balances on both the Wii U AND Nintendo 3DS family systems. Deleted Nintendo Network accounts cannot be recovered. This includes ALL purchases or funds lost when the account is deleted.
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What happens when you delete a Nintendo Network ID?

Deleting a Nintendo Network ID will also delete the following information associated to the account: Nintendo eShop activity and balance, Friend List, and registered e-mail address. If the Nintendo Network ID has also been linked to a Wii U, deleting the account will delete the above information from both systems.
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Can you delete a Nintendo Network ID?

Select System Settings from the HOME Menu. Select Nintendo Network ID Settings. Select Other. Select Delete Nintendo Network ID.
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How do I delete my Nintendo switch ID?

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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Does deleting user delete account 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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How to Delete your Nintendo Network ID!

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 for purchasing downloadable software through Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.
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Can you have two Nintendo Network IDS?

No, you cannot link multiple Nintendo Network ID's to a Nintendo Account. Only one NNID can be linked to a Nintendo Account.
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Is my Nintendo network ID linked to my Nintendo account?

Complete these steps

Select User Settings. Scroll down to the Nintendo Account section, then select Check Your Account Information. If Link Nintendo Account is displayed here, then a Nintendo Account has not yet been linked to the user profile.
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Can Nintendo Network ID be changed?

Once you have chosen your Nintendo Network ID, it is not possible to change it. Please delete the account and create a new one with the correct username.
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Is Nintendo Account same as network ID?

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.
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How long does a Nintendo Network ID stay locked?

To keep your account information secure, the system will automatically lock your account for approximately 20 minutes after 7 consecutive attempts to log in using the incorrect username and password combination.
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Can you make 2 Nintendo Accounts with the same email?

An e-mail address can only be linked to one Nintendo Account. If you have already created a Nintendo Account, use your e-mail address and password to sign in to your existing Nintendo Account.
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Can you use the same email for Nintendo Network ID?

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. Alternatively, this can occur if you are trying to sign in with a Nintendo Network ID.
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Can you use the same Nintendo ID on 2 switches?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple consoles. You can play digital games you've purchased on any Nintendo Switch console that has been linked to your Nintendo Account. Please note that you can register one primary console per Nintendo Account.
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What is stored on NNID?

Nintendo Network IDs (NNID) are user account systems for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, which allows players to access certain online features such as the Nintendo eShop and Miiverse.
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Is Nintendo Network ID free?

The Nintendo Network itself is a free service, though some of the available content (such as downloadable content from the Nintendo eShop) costs money.
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How do I change my Nintendo Network ID email on my switch?

Complete These Steps:
  1. Select "User info," then scroll down to the "E-mail" section and click "Edit."
  2. Click “Send e-mail” to have a verification code sent to the e-mail address on file.
  3. Enter the verification code from the e-mail, then “Submit.”
  4. Enter the new e-mail address, then click “Submit.”
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Do I need a separate Nintendo Account for each user?

Create user accounts for each person who will play on Nintendo Switch. Choose an icon and a nickname for all users. As a rule, games store save data by user account. If you share your console with your family, create a user for each person.
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What happens if you link 2 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 games between Nintendo Accounts?

From within the System Settings of the original console, use the option to Transfer Your User and Save Data for each account you wish to transfer. You can also select Transfer Your Save Data if you want to move an individual game save file to a different system.
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How to bypass Nintendo Network 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.
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How do I create a new Nintendo Network ID?

  1. At any point after completing the initial system set-up, select System Settings from the HOME Menu. ...
  2. Select Nintendo Network ID Settings, then OK. ...
  3. Read the information on the screens, then select Next.
  4. Select Create a New ID, then select Next.
  5. Read through the information on the screen and select Understood to proceed.
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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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Can two accounts share Nintendo 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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How do I unlink a Nintendo Account from a Switch user?

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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