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How do I create a switch profile?

Complete these steps
  1. Select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
  2. Scroll down to highlight Users, then select Add User.
  3. Click Next.
  4. Select the icon you would like to have associated to your account. ...
  5. Once you have selected a character, enter a nickname when prompted. ...
  6. Select OK again to confirm.
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Can you have multiple profiles on 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.
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How do I make a Switch my main Switch profile?

On the second Nintendo Switch console, link your Nintendo Account to a new or existing user account. Use your Nintendo Account to access Nintendo eShop on the second console. The console will automatically be set as the primary console for your Nintendo Account.
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How do I set up a Nintendo Switch account 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.
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Does each kid need their own Nintendo Switch 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.
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How to Create New User Profiles in Nintendo Switch?

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

All Nintendo Accounts created for children aged 12 and under are automatically set up as a supervised account in the Nintendo Account family group.
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Is there a primary user on Switch?

Note. You can register one primary console per Nintendo Account. Changing your primary console changes what can be done on each console where you have linked your Nintendo Account: Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console.
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Does each user need a Nintendo 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.
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Can 2 accounts share Nintendo Switch 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 add family members to my Nintendo?

Complete these steps
  1. Log in to the admin Nintendo Account for the family group. If you don't yet have a Nintendo Account, visit the Nintendo Account website to create one.
  2. Click Nintendo Account in the upper-left corner of the screen to access your account settings.
  3. Select Family group.
  4. Select Add member.
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Can two profiles play the same game on Switch?

Anyone that uses your primary Nintendo Switch console will be able to play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account*. Please note that you can set one console per Nintendo Account as your primary console.
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What does linking a Nintendo Account do?

Linking a Nintendo Account with a user account on Nintendo Switch makes more features accessible, for example: Friend-related features. Posting screenshots/videos on social media networks.
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Can you make 2 Nintendo Accounts with the same email?

'' 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.
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Can you have a family 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. General Nintendo Accounts.
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Is Nintendo online only for one profile?

Nintendo Switch Online Limitations & Fine Print

For multiple Nintendo Accounts on the same console, you will need a Family Membership. You will be able to log into multiple Nintendo Switches with your Nintendo Switch account even without an Online Subscription.
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How do I have one user on two switches?

How to Use Multiple Switch Units With the Same Account. 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.
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What is the difference between primary and secondary account on Nintendo Switch?

Here's how it works: Primary Switch: Your account can launch any game offline or online and can play them without limit. Secondary Switch: Your account can only launch games when you have an online connection. If you go offline (like on a plane or subway), you cannot Switch to another game.
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Can child accounts share games on Nintendo Switch?

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.
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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.
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What is the difference between a family account and individual account on Nintendo?

Individual memberships are available in 1-month, 3-month, or 1-year increments. A family membership provides the Nintendo Switch Online service to everyone in the purchaser's family group (up to 8 people). Family memberships are available in 12-month increments only.
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What are the benefits of creating a Nintendo Account for switch?

With a paid membership, Nintendo Switch Online members can enjoy a range of benefits like online play, cloud saves, and more!
  • Share the smiles with online play. ...
  • Play classic NES, Super NES, and Game Boy games. ...
  • Exclusive offers for members.
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How many switches can be linked to an account?

You can have one primary console at a time for your Nintendo Account. The first Nintendo Switch console you use to connect to Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch will become your primary console.
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Does it cost money to link a Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account can be created for free (no cost involved).
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