How do I create a Nintendo ID?

Go to the Nintendo Account website and click Sign in/Create account. Click Create a Nintendo Account. Enter your date of birth and click Submit. Choose the sign-in method you want to use.

How do I create a Nintendo Link ID?

Can I still create a Nintendo 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.

How do I create a Nintendo ID for my child?

Sign in to your Nintendo Account. Select "Family Group", then "Add member", followed by "Create a child account". Next, enter information for the child who will use the account. After confirming the content, select OK.

What is My Nintendo user ID?

Your sign-in ID can be found in the "Nintendo Account" section of the User Settings on a Nintendo Switch system. From the HOME Menu, select the System Settings icon, scroll down and select Users, then select your User—the first three characters of the sign-in ID display in parentheses after "Nintendo Account".

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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) was available for purchase prior to March 27, 2023.

How much does a Nintendo ID cost?

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.

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).

Is a Nintendo Account the same as a Nintendo Network 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.

Can a 13 year old make a 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 a 12 year old 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.

Does every kid need a 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.

Should I get a Nintendo Network ID?

If you have connected your Wii U to the internet, we strongly recommend you register the same Nintendo Network ID on Nintendo 3DS. Using the same Nintendo Network ID on both systems will combine their Nintendo eShop balances.

Why do you need 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, prior to March 27, 2023, were used for purchasing downloadable software through Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.

Why can't I use my Nintendo Network ID?

You cannot link a Nintendo Network ID if the NNID is set to restrict off-device usage. Access your NNID settings on a Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family system, and verify that the NNID is set to allow Usage from PCs and Other Devices (Wii U) or Non-Nintendo Device Setting (Nintendo 3DS).

What is my 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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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.

Why do I have to pay for a child's Nintendo Account?

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.

What is the age limit for Nintendo?

Selecting “Custom” will allow you to make granular decisions about the content your children will have access to on the Nintendo Switch console: “Restricted Software” – allows you to restrict titles based on the age of your children up to 18+.

Does my child need an email for a Nintendo Account?

A child account is a Nintendo Account that can be created by parents (or guardians) for their children under the age of 18, without the need to use a dedicated email address or social media account. To create an account for a child, a parent or guardian must have a Nintendo Account of their own.

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.

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Can Nintendo Account get banned?

Nintendo will ban your online account and/or console if you breach the user agreements with activities such as fraudulent transactions, jailbreaking your Switch, downloading mods to your Switch, hacking, and more.