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How do I remove a primary user from a Switch?

Complete these steps
  1. Select System Settings from the HOME Menu.
  2. Scroll down to highlight Users, then select the appropriate user account to access the Profile Settings.
  3. Scroll down to the bottom of the settings and select Delete User. ...
  4. Check the box next to Delete, then select Next. ...
  5. Select Delete this User.
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Can you remove a user from a Switch without deleting it?

Important. 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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Can switch have two primary users?

You can have one primary console at a time for your Nintendo Account. The first Nintendo Switch console you use to connect to Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch will become your primary console. While using the primary console, any user account on the console can play the downloadable content you have purchased.
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Can one switch have multiple primary accounts?

Up to 8 Nintendo Accounts can be linked to a Nintendo Switch console at a time.
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Does deleting a Nintendo Account delete everything?

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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Nintendo Switch: How to Change Primary Console

How many times can you change primary account Switch?

The primary console can play the games you've purchased while offline, and other people's profiles on that Switch can play the games you've bought. A single Switch can be the primary console for as many accounts as you want, but each account can only set one Switch as its primary.
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How do I know if my Switch is primary?

To verify whether a console is the primary console for your Nintendo Account, check the "primary console" section in your Nintendo eShop Account Information.
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What happens if I deregister my primary Switch?

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.
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How do I change users on a Switch?

Selecting/Changing the user

If you want to change user in the middle of playing, press the HOME Button to return to the HOME Menu, then select "(Y) Change User". The current user's game will be closed and you'll be able to select a different user.
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What is the difference between primary and secondary account on Nintendo Switch?

Here's how it works: Primary Switch: Your account can launch any game offline or online and can play them without limit. Secondary Switch: Your account can only launch games when you have an online connection. If you go offline (like on a plane or subway), you cannot Switch to another game.
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Does deleting a user on switch delete the account?

In this article, you'll learn how to delete a user account on Nintendo 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.
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How to unlink Nintendo Account from Switch without losing data?

Important: 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 unlinking a Nintendo Account do?

If you unlink a Nintendo Account, software purchased with the account can no longer be played on the system. The Nintendo Account can only be unlinked through the Nintendo Switch console.
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Can you make 2 Nintendo Accounts with 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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How do I make my Switch the primary console?

Once you have signed in with a Nintendo Account, the first Nintendo Switch console you use to access Nintendo eShop will automatically be designated as your primary console. If you want to change your primary console, you can de-register the current primary console.
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Does removing an account delete it?

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.
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What happens if I delete my user account?

If you delete a user profile account on your PC, that will delete all the personal files in that account on your PC, the user account folder inside C:\Users folder will be deleted.
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Does a Switch need a primary account?

While you can have multiple Accounts on your Switch, and play games using both of them, you will need to ensure that your main Nintendo Account is registered with your Primary Console.
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How do I know if my account is primary or secondary?

The primary cardholder is the main person on the account. They are also known as the borrower. The secondary cardholder is the co-borrower on the account. One would be considered the primary and the other would be the secondary.
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How do I restart a switch for a new owner?

Complete These Steps:
  1. Select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
  2. Scroll down to System, and select it.
  3. Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the menu, and select Formatting Options. ...
  4. Select Initialize Console to delete all data in the system memory.
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Does factory resetting a Switch delete everything?

All data in the system memory, including software, save data, screenshots, and user information will be deleted, restoring the console to factory settings.
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Should I factory reset my Nintendo Switch before selling it?

(If you're looking to sell a device for some extra money, there are many options, but Decluttr is a good place to start.) No matter the reason, you always want to make sure your Switch has been factory reset and all your personal info has been wiped from it.
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Can I factory reset a Nintendo Switch?

From the console's home menu, select Settings. Scroll down to System on the left menu bar. Scroll to the bottom of these options and select Formatting Options. Select Initialize Console then hit OK.
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