How do I deactivate my stolen Switch?

Using a web browser, visit accounts.nintendo.com. Sign in to the Nintendo Account you wish to deregister the primary console for. Select "Shop Menu". Select "Deregister Primary Console".

Can stolen Nintendo Switch be deactivated?

If you don't have access to the primary console, you can deactivate a console from your Nintendo Account remotely; however, this can only be done once per year.

How do I block my stolen Nintendo Switch?

Contact your local police department if Nintendo's customer support provides an IP address or location for your stolen Nintendo Switch. We strongly advise against going to the provided location alone. Depending on your region/country, you can contact Nintendo Switch's support via text, phone call, or online chat.

Can a Nintendo Switch be tracked?

Yes. With the serial number of your Nintendo Switch, you can work with Nintendo's customer service to track your device's location.

How do I unlink my Nintendo Account from switch without switch?

Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account. Click User info, then scroll down to the Linked accounts section and click Edit. To unlink an NNID from your Nintendo Account, click the checkmark next to Nintendo Network ID to remove the link.

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How do I kick someone off my switch account?

Click Nintendo Account in the upper-left corner of the screen to access your account settings. Select Family group. Select Manage family group. Select Remove a family group member.

Does deleting a user on switch delete the account?

If you delete your Nintendo Account off the system, nothing will actually happen to the account itself.

Can you check if a Nintendo Switch is stolen?

The Nintendo Support team could ask for a stolen device's serial number. If they do, they could note in their database that it belongs to a stolen Switch. Therefore, you could contact the team and explain your concerns. They may ask you to read your console's serial number, so they check its status.

Are Nintendo switches location locked?

Nintendo Switch game cards are not region locked.

Can you reset a Nintendo Switch?

How to reset your Switch. Resetting your Switch is a fairly simple process. All you have to do is go to System Settings on the main menu, scroll down to System and select it. Once you are in System, scroll down to the bottom of the menu and select Formatting Options.

How do I disable a stolen device?

What happens if you buy a stolen Nintendo Switch?

They may ask you to read your console's serial number, so they check its status. If it's stolen, you'll have to return the device. But on the bright side, you won't get into trouble for owning a stolen Switch (you could otherwise).

Can I lock my Switch account?

Unfortunately, there's currently no official way to provide password protection for the Nintendo Switch. This is a problem, especially for people who want to keep their consoles safe from unauthorized use.

What does deactivating Nintendo Account do?

Deleting a Nintendo Account will result in loss of all data associated to it, including but not limited to: Mission status, points and rewards in the My Nintendo rewards program. Digital content that you purchased or acquired and that is linked to your Nintendo Account, including in-app content and coins.

Does Nintendo Switch warranty cover theft?

Theft. Covered Worldwide as standard. Mechanical breakdown (once the manufacturer's warranty has run out). Unlimited repairs.

How do I find my lost switch serial number?

The system serial number can usually be found on a white sticker at the bottom of the system. However, if the white sticker is no longer available, it is possible to find the serial number within System Settings.

Can you tell if a Nintendo Switch is hacked?

To check if an account has been compromised, Nintendo Switch users can see a recent sign-in history under the “Sign in and Security Settings” tab, Forbes reports. If an unknown location appears on the list, it is possible the Nintendo account has been hacked.

How long does it take for a Nintendo Switch account to be deleted?

If you are unable to reactivate your Nintendo Account, this means that it has been over 30 days since the account was deleted. After 30 days,the account is permanently deleted from our files and we are unable to restore the account or any associated licenses or funds.

Does removing account means deleting account?

When you remove an account, everything associated with that account is also deleted from your phone. This includes email, contacts, and settings. Important: You're using an older Android version. Some of these steps work only on Android 9 and up.

Does deleting a user account delete everything?

All of a user's data is deleted, unless you transfer it to another user. You might need to transfer some data, such as Gmail data or Drive files, before you delete the user. Some data isn't deleted, such as any groups the user created.

Can someone else use my Nintendo switch account?

Please note that you can register one primary console per Nintendo Account. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console. Other players will not be able to access your digital games on a non-primary console.

Is it illegal to sell Nintendo Switch account?

No. Per the Nintendo Account Agreement and Nintendo Network Agreement and Privacy Policy, your Nintendo Account and/or Nintendo Network ID (NNID) can't be transferred or sold to another person.

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Is it bad to give someone your Nintendo Switch serial number?

Both the serial and model numbers potentially open you up to warranty fraud. Basically, someone with both these numbers might be able to put in a fake warranty claim. They could order replacement parts under your warranty, potentially using it up if there are limits.

How do I claim a stolen device?

You need to report the theft to the nearest police station and obtain a case number within 24 hours of the incident, thereafter contact your insurance provider to proceed with a claim.