How do I delete a Nintendo console account?

Can you permanently delete a Nintendo Account?

Sign in to your Nintendo Account, and select Privacy and Other Settings. Click the Delete Account link at the bottom of the page. Read through the onscreen information regarding Nintendo Account deletion. Once you have read the information, click Deactivate and Delete.

How do I unlink a Nintendo Account from a switch user?

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.

Does deleting a user on switch delete the account?

The associated user account must also be deleted to unlink a Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console. Deleting a user account from a Nintendo Switch console will also delete any save data that is associated with that account and saved to the console.

Does Nintendo delete inactive accounts?

Once the 30-day time frame has passed, the account will be permanently deleted and cannot be restored. Nintendo Accounts for children can only be reactivated through the parent/guardian's account.

Nintendo Switch: How to Remove/Delete a User

What happens if I delete my Nintendo ID?

A deleted Nintendo Network ID cannot be used again to create a new account. Once it is deleted, that username is gone. The Nintendo Network ID should only be deleted if you do not want to use it or access purchases made with it (on Wii U or Nintendo 3DS) ever again.

How do I reset my Nintendo switch to sell?

Does factory reset delete everything on Nintendo Switch?

Restoring factory settings means deleting all data on the Nintendo Switch console and returning it to the state in which you bought it. However, you can also restore factory settings while retaining some of the data stored on the console.

Does a hard reset wipe your Nintendo Switch?

Restoring the console to factory settings will delete all data, and you will no longer be able to use data saved on a microSD card.

Will a hard reset delete everything on my Switch?

All data in the system memory, including software, save data, screenshots, and user information will be deleted, restoring the console to factory settings.

How do I delete My Nintendo account save data?

Is Nintendo Account different from Nintendo 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 long does Nintendo Switch account last?

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! You can purchase a membership through the eshop menu on your Switch.

How many Nintendo Accounts can you have?

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 change email on Nintendo Account?

Complete these steps

Select User info, then scroll down to the email section and click Edit. Click Send email to have a verification code sent to the email address on file. Enter the verification code from the email, then Submit. Enter the new email address, then click Submit.

How do I know if I already have a Nintendo Account?

Select User Settings. Scroll down to the Nintendo Account section, then select Check Your Account Information. If Link Nintendo Account is displayed here, then a Nintendo Account has not yet been linked to the user profile.

Does everyone 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.

What accounts are linked to My Nintendo account?

Checking the linked account

From the HOME Menu, select the user's icon to access the user page. Select "User Settings" → "Check Account Information". Select the information you'd like to check. *You may need your Nintendo Account password.

Will I lose everything if I delete a game on switch?

Deleting or archiving software will not impact your save data. Once deleted, software can be redownloaded using the same Nintendo Account with which it was purchased. If a microSD card is inserted, the save location will default to the microSD card when downloading or redownloading software.

What does deregistering Switch do?

Deregistering one console will allow you to select a different console as the primary console for your Nintendo Account. Each Nintendo Account can have one primary Nintendo Switch console at a time.

Does a system reset delete everything?

A reset will remove all of your personal data and files.

Make sure to save anything that will be erased. That includes files, photos, videos, and any extra programs you've put on the computer. To back everything up, you can save your data using cloud storage, a flash drive, or an external hard drive.

What happens when you reset and remove everything?

🖥 How to Factory Reset a PC

Click Get Started. You can either select Keep My Files or Remove Everything. The former resets your options to default and removes uninstalled apps, like browsers, but keeps your data intact.

How do I force a factory reset on a Switch?

Does a soft reset delete anything on Switch?

A soft reset is a restart of a device, such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop or personal computer (PC). The action closes applications and clears any data in random access memory (RAM). Unsaved data in current use may be lost, but data stored on the hard drive, applications and settings are not affected.