How do I Create a Nintendo Switch account for my child?

If you already have a Nintendo Account:

Sign in to your Nintendo Account. Select "Family Group", then "Add member", followed by "Create a child account".

How do I set up a Nintendo Switch account for my child?

Do I need to create a separate Nintendo Account for my child?

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.

Can a child have their own 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. They cannot be linked to Google accounts or Apple IDs.

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.

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Can a child have an individual switch online account?

No, there's no restriction. A parent account must purchase the Family Membership, but then any Nintendo Account of any age in the Family Group (including Child Accounts) can use the Nintendo Switch Online services.

What is the minimum age for a Nintendo Switch 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 child account play my games on Switch?

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

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 a Family share a Nintendo Switch account?

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.

Does everyone need their own Nintendo Switch 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.

Does each switch need its own Nintendo Account?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles and play your games on any of them using your Nintendo Account. Only one of the consoles can act as the primary console.

Does Nintendo charge to add a child account?

A fee is not needed to set up subsequent child accounts through the parent/guardian's Nintendo Account. Once the first child account has been set up, you can add additional child accounts for no additional fee.

How do I buy games on my child account Switch?

The parent/guardian account can restrict Nintendo eShop purchases on the child's Nintendo Account. Use a credit card or prepaid Nintendo eShop Funds card to add a specific amount to the child's Nintendo Account. The child will only be able to use the funds in their Nintendo eShop balance to make purchases.

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.

How much is the family plan for Nintendo Switch Online?

The Family Plan costs $34.99 per year and allows the entire family access to Nintendo Switch Online. To add the expansion pack to this subscription, you pay a total of $79.99 per year.

Does a Nintendo family account share games?

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.

Can you use the same Nintendo Account on two profiles?

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. Once a Nintendo Account is linked to the account, the system's online features will be available.

Can you link multiple Nintendo Accounts to one Switch?

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. You may find information about moving your Nintendo Account (and purchases) between consoles, helpful.

Do I link my kids Switch to my account?

Nintendo Accounts for children (age 12 and under) must be created through the parent or guardian's Nintendo Account.

Can a 7 year old use a Nintendo Switch?

It's also considered the most age-inclusive console on the market, as the majority of games are suitable for younger players (PEGI 3-7). Many of Nintendo's own titles for the Switch have extensive multiplayer options which can appeal to both children and adults.

Can you bypass the age restriction on Nintendo Switch?

To completely remove the Parental Controls settings, you will need to unlink the app from the Nintendo Switch console. All Parental Controls restrictions will be removed from the console when the app is unlinked.

Can two switches use the same game?

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. You will not be able to use the same Nintendo Account to access games on multiple consoles simultaneously.

Is a Nintendo Account different to a Nintendo Switch account?

A Nintendo Account is used for Nintendo Switch online services (including the Nintendo Switch eShop), smart device applications (like Super Mario Run), off-device software purchases, and the My Nintendo loyalty service. A Nintendo Account is created off-device (through the Nintendo Account website).