How do I add family members to my switch?

Does each family member need a Nintendo Account?

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.

Can family members share games on Nintendo Switch?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that purchased them. All users on a system will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the system as their primary console.

How do family accounts work on switch?

The Nintendo Switch Online membership will automatically apply to everyone in the family group, including people that are added to the group later. The purchaser does not have to be the account admin for the group. However, only the account admin for the family group can add or remove people from the group.

How do I add my kids switch to my account?

How to Set Up a Nintendo Switch Online Family Membership

How do I setup multiple switches for family?

To add your existing Nintendo account to an additional Switch, simply create a new local account on your Switch with your preferred name, then complete the process by linking that account to your Nintendo account by using your login and password. You have to be online to make this work.

Can multiple users use the same Nintendo Account?

No, you cannot link multiple Nintendo Network IDs to a Nintendo Account. Only one Nintendo Network ID can be linked to a Nintendo Account.

Does each Nintendo Switch user need 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.

How many switches can be on a family plan?

A Family Membership is $34.99 for 12 months and allows 8 Nintendo Account holders to access Nintendo Switch Online from the same or even separate consoles!

How many family members can I have on my Nintendo account?

A Nintendo Account family group allows up to 8 Nintendo Account users to connect together into one group. Family groups can include: One admin account to manage the group.

How do I share my Nintendo family membership?

Do they already have a Nintendo Account? Select Invite someone to your family group. Enter the email address that is registered to the Nintendo Account that you want to add, then click Submit. A verification email will be sent to the email address that you entered.

Can multiple accounts play the same game on Switch?

All user accounts on your primary Nintendo Switch console can play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account.

What is Nintendo Switch family plan?

Purchasing a Nintendo Switch Online family membership 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). Family memberships can be purchased by anyone aged 18+.

Does my child 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.

Is it safe to share Nintendo family membership?

You can absolutely share a membership with people from another household. As long as you have their email address and add them to your Family Group, you can share the family membership with anyone.

How does Nintendo family group work?

The Nintendo Switch Online membership will automatically apply to everyone in the family group, including people that are added to the group later. The purchaser does not have to be the account admin for the group. However, only the account admin for the family group can add or remove people from the group.

What is the difference between Nintendo Switch Online individual and family?

The key difference between the two memberships is that a family membership provides the Nintendo Switch Online service to everyone in the purchaser's family group (up to 8 people), while the individual membership provides the service only to the purchaser.

How do you share games on 3 switches?

Link your Nintendo Account to the non-primary Nintendo Switch consoles that you wish to play your digital games on. Redownload the games or content you want to access on each Nintendo Switch console. On any of your consoles, select your downloaded game from the HOME Menu to begin playing the game on that console.

How many accounts can a Switch have?

User accounts are used to manage each player's save data and personal settings. Up to 8 user accounts can be created on the Nintendo Switch. A user account can also be linked to a Nintendo Account at any time after it is created.

Can I download games on multiple switches?

You can purchase and download software and play your games on a non-primary console, as long as you're connected to the internet.

How many family members can I add to Nintendo Switch Online?

Up to 7 additional members can be added to a Nintendo Account family group. When any member of a family group purchases a Nintendo Switch Online family membership, the Nintendo Switch Online service is available to everyone in the family group. Each family group has one admin.

Is a Switch worth it for a family?

It's a versatile system that kids and families can play together. The Switch can connect to a television for traditional game play. It also has a screen and can be used as a portable, handheld gaming system. Finally, the Switch's “Joy-Con” controllers have motion sensors for movement games.

How do I share games with a different account on a Switch?

Can two switches play Mario Kart with one game?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe supports wireless play, allowing up to 8 players to connect multiple Nintendo Switch consoles together via a local wireless connection.