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How do I delete my Nintendo account without deleting it?

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.
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How do I delete my Nintendo account without deactivating it?

  1. Sign in to your Nintendo Account, and select “Other Settings.”
  2. Click the “Delete Account” link at the bottom of the page.
  3. Read through the onscreen information regarding Nintendo Account deletion.
  4. Once you have read the information, click “Confirm and Proceed.”
  5. Enter your Nintendo Account password when prompted.
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Can you delete a Nintendo Account and use 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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Is it possible to delete a Nintendo Account?

On the next screen, you should see a button that says “Delete account” in the bottom portion of the content of the screen. Click on it to proceed with the deletion. After clicking the Delete account button, you'll be prompted with a page where you'll be able to read what will happen if you delete your Nintendo account.
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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.
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Does deleting Nintendo Network ID delete games?

The Nintendo eShop and all associated purchases will be deleted, and cannot be downloaded. This applies to purchases made with this Nintendo Network ID both on the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. Any remaining balance in the Nintendo eShop account will be deleted and cannot be recovered or refunded.
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How do I delete my Nintendo account save data?

Complete these steps
  1. From the HOME Menu, select System Settings.
  2. Scroll down and select Data Management, then Delete Save Data. ...
  3. Select the game title for which you want to delete the save data.
  4. If available, select the User for which you want to delete the save data, or select Delete All Save Data for this Software.
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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.
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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.
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Can I have 2 Nintendo Accounts with one email?

An e-mail address can only be linked to one Nintendo Account. If you have already created a Nintendo Account, use your e-mail address and password to sign in to your existing Nintendo Account.
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Can I have 2 separate Nintendo Accounts?

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.
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Can I have two Nintendo online accounts?

How many Nintendo Accounts can I have on one Nintendo Switch console? Up to 8 Nintendo Accounts can be linked to a Nintendo Switch console at a time.
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Can you get a new Nintendo Account?

Go to the Nintendo Account website and click Sign in/Create account. Click Create a Nintendo Account. Fill in the required information, then click Submit.
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How do I unlink my Nintendo Account from Gmail?

Click User info, then scroll down to the Linked accounts section and click Edit.
  1. Do you want to link a new account to or unlink an existing account from your Nintendo Account? Link a new account Unlink an existing account.
  2. Click the box next to the service you want to link (Google, Apple ID).
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How to change Nintendo Account email without email and password?

If you don't have access to your registered email address, you won't be able to change the email address yourself and will have to contact Nintendo customer support.
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How to bypass Nintendo email verification?

Complete these steps
  1. Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account.
  2. Select Sign-in and security settings, then scroll down to 2-Step Verification and click Edit.
  3. Click 2-Step Verification settings.
  4. Click Delete settings.
  5. Re-enter your Nintendo Account password, then click OK.
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Does deleting a Nintendo Account unlink it from Switch?

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.
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Does deleting a game delete save?

When you delete a game, it usually leaves your saved game files and other game settings on the PS4 in case you later reinstall the game. If you're sure you don't want your game files, you can delete them as well.
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Does uninstalling games delete all files?

Uninstall is removing a program and its associated files from a computer hard drive. The uninstall feature differs from the delete function in that it safely and efficiently removes all associated files, whereas delete only removes part of a program or selected file.
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Can you recover deleted data on switch?

Previously backed up save data is automatically restored when re-downloading software from the Nintendo eShop. You can also restore save data using the Save-Data Backup option within Data Management.
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Will save data be deleted on switch?

Does deleting Nintendo Switch save data completely erase the game? No, the game will not be uninstalled from the console but all your game data from the game will be deleted.
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Are games tied to Nintendo ID?

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.
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Do my games stay on My Nintendo account?

Purchases on the Nintendo Switch eShop are tied to the Nintendo Account that made the purchase. 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.
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What does deleting game data do?

If you delete your Play Games profile, all of your Play Games information will be deleted from your Google Account and your gamer name will become available to other users.
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How long do Nintendo Accounts last?

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.
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