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How do I delete my Nintendo ID?

Complete these steps
  1. Select System Settings from the HOME Menu.
  2. Select Nintendo Network ID Settings.
  3. Select Other.
  4. Select Delete Nintendo Network ID.
  5. If prompted, enter the 4-digit PIN and select OK.
  6. Select your reason for deleting from the options on the screen.
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How do I delete my Nintendo ID from switch?

Complete these steps. Select System Settings from the HOME Menu. Scroll down to highlight Users, then select the appropriate user account to access the Profile Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the settings and select Delete User.
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Will deleting Nintendo Network ID delete everything?

Deleting the Nintendo Network ID will also delete all Nintendo eShop licenses and balances on both the Wii U AND Nintendo 3DS family systems. Deleted Nintendo Network accounts cannot be recovered. This includes ALL purchases or funds lost when the account is deleted.
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How do I change my Nintendo user ID?

The Nintendo Network ID (username) and country cannot be changed once the account is created. The only way to change this information is to create a new Nintendo Network ID. You do not need to delete the current Nintendo Network ID to create a new one on your system.
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Can I change my Nintendo ID email?

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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How to Delete your Nintendo Network ID!

Can I unlink a user from my Nintendo account?

Once a Nintendo Account is linked to a user account, this link cannot be undone. The associated user account must also be deleted to unlink a Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console.
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What does deleting Nintendo ID do?

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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What happens if I delete my Nintendo user?

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.
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Do you still need a Nintendo Network ID?

In order to download demos or free software from Nintendo eShop, you must first create or link a Nintendo Network ID. A Nintendo Network ID is not required for purchases in the Nintendo eShop or to use any of the system's other online features.
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Can you have multiple Nintendo Network IDS?

Only one NNID can be linked to a Nintendo Account.
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Can you have more than one Nintendo Network ID?

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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Are Nintendo Network ID and Nintendo Account the same?

A Nintendo Network ID is an account allowing the user to access online services such as the eShop, Miiverse, and Wii U Chat on the Wii U and 3DS consoles. A Nintendo Account, on the other hand, is an online account that allows you to use online services such as the eShop and online play on the Nintendo Switch console.
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What is a Nintendo Network ID?

A Nintendo Network ID (NNID) is created and used on a Wii U and/or Nintendo 3DS family system. NNIDs are used for online features (such as online multiplayer or interactions) and, prior to March 27, 2023, were used for purchasing downloadable software through Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.
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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.
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How many Users can be linked to a Nintendo Account?

Adding a user

Up to 8 user accounts can be created on one console. On the HOME Menu, select "System Settings" → "Users" → "Add User". Select how you'd like to add a user. If you've already linked a Nintendo Account with a user on another console, you can select "Import User Data from Another Console".
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Can you recover a deleted Nintendo ID?

If the Nintendo Network ID was deleted, there is no way to restore the account or any associated licenses and funds. You will need to create a new Nintendo Network ID on the console.
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What happens if I link my Nintendo account to another user?

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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What happens if you link a Nintendo Account to another profile?

Each individual player on Nintendo Switch can create their own user account (up to 8 per system), to manage personal settings and save data. Linking a Nintendo Account to a user account also provides access to the following online features: Access online game modes (online multiplayer, global rankings, DLC, etc)
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How do I link a different Nintendo Network ID?

Go to http://accounts.nintendo.com and sign in to your Nintendo Account. Click "User Information", then scroll down to the "Linked accounts" section and click "Change". If you are using a Nintendo Account for a child, this option will say “Link a Nintendo Network ID”.
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How do I merge two Nintendo Accounts?

It is not possible to combine multiple Nintendo Accounts together, or to add additional members to a Nintendo Account (including the My Nintendo service). Anyone wishing to create a Nintendo Account and/or join the My Nintendo service will need to create a new account.
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Can two Nintendo Accounts have 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. Alternatively, this can occur if you are trying to sign in with a Nintendo Network ID.
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Does removing an account delete the 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.
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Why is deleting an account so hard?

Interviewed by US website Consumer Reports, Miriam Wugmeister, a lawyer and data specialist, said: “Your data isn't just sitting in a spreadsheet, it can be spread across many different systems, including some which can be designed so deleting information is almost impossible. It's an entirely manual process.”
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Why you should delete unused accounts?

Why you should delete old accounts. Deleting unwanted accounts protects your information and prevents the monetization of your data. Your internet accounts often hold personal information like your name, age, email, or home address.
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