How do I get my Nintendo account back after deleting it?

Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account. Click Reactivate to restore your account.

What happens if I delete my Nintendo account?

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.

How do I restore my switch account?

What to Do: Go to https://accounts.nintendo.com and sign in to your Nintendo Account. Click "Reactivate" to restore your account. To restore a child's account, click “Family group,” then click “Reactivate” on the child's account you wish to restore.

Does deleting a Nintendo Account unlink it?

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.

How do I relink my old Nintendo Account?

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. Click the box next to Nintendo Network ID. Follow the on-screen steps to add your NNID and password.

How to recover a deleted Nintendo account on Nintendo switch

How do I unlink a deleted Nintendo Account from a 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.

Why can't I link my Nintendo account?

You cannot link a Nintendo Network ID if the NNID is set to restrict off-device usage. Access your NNID settings on a Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family system, and verify that the NNID is set to allow Usage from PCs and Other Devices (Wii U) or Non-Nintendo Device Setting (Nintendo 3DS).

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.

How do I link my Nintendo account?

Linking procedure

Connect your console to the Internet. From the HOME Menu, select your user icon to access your user page. Select "Profile" → "Link Nintendo Account", and follow the on-screen instructions.

How do I recover my Nintendo Account without email?

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.

What do I lose if I delete My Nintendo Network ID?

Deleting a Nintendo Network ID will also delete the following information associated to the account: Nintendo eShop activity and balance, Friend List, and registered e-mail address. If the Nintendo Network ID has also been linked to a Wii U, deleting the account will delete the above information from both systems.

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 happens if you change your Nintendo Account email?

A verification code will be sent to the new email address that you entered. Enter the verification code from the email, then click Submit to confirm the change. If you did not receive the verification emails, make sure that you are checking the correct email address and re-submit your request.

Can you link 2 Nintendo 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.

How do I find My Nintendo ID?

From the HOME Menu, tap Friend List on the left. Your Nintendo Network ID will be displayed in orange lettering, in the top-right corner. You can also view your Nintendo Network ID if you tap on your profile to open up more details.

Is Nintendo Network ID the same as Nintendo Account?

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.

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.

Can 2 switches use the same account?

After you have designated your Nintendo Account's primary console you can still link that account to other Nintendo Switch consoles, but these consoles will not be activated as primary consoles. When using the primary console, any user on that device can play downloadable content you have purchased.

How do I merge Nintendo online accounts?

We are not able to combine two different Nintendo Accounts together into one. Please note that you can link up to 8 Nintendo Accounts to a single Nintendo Switch console. Games that you've purchased are playable by everyone on the active Nintendo Switch console for your Nintendo Account.

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".

What happens if you delete a user on Switch?

Important: Deleting a user account will delete all save data associated to the account. Save data cannot be restored once it is deleted. Note: If the user account is linked to a Nintendo Account, the Nintendo Account will not be deleted.

Does Nintendo delete save data?

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.

Can you redownload a Switch game after deleting it?

Games that have been archived (not deleted) will still have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can be redownloaded by anyone on the console. Games that have been deleted will not have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can only be redownloaded with the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game.

Can you recover a deleted Nintendo Network 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.