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How do I unlink a user from my 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.
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Can I remove my account from someone else's 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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How do I remove a Nintendo Account from a switch without console?

Using a web browser, visit the Nintendo Account website. Sign in to the Nintendo Account you wish to deactivate. Select Shop Menu. Select Deregister Primary Console.
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Does deleting a user account delete everything?

All of a user's data is deleted, unless you transfer it to another user. You might need to transfer some data, such as Gmail data or Drive files, before you delete the user. Some data isn't deleted, such as any groups the user created.
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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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How To Unlink Nintendo Account from Switch (Easy!)

What happens when you remove someone on switch?

Remove Friend: If you remove a user as a friend, you will also be removed from that user's friend list. Block: Blocked users cannot send you friend requests, and it will be harder to encounter them in online play. Users will not be notified when you block them.
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How do I block a user on a switch?

Complete these steps
  1. Select your user icon (user page) on the HOME Menu, then select "Add Friend".
  2. From this screen, select "Search for Users You've Played With" to view a list of users you have matched with. ...
  3. Once you have identified the appropriate user, select "Block", then select "Block" again to confirm.
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Why can't I unlink 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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Can you link 2 Users to one Nintendo Account?

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 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.
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How do I delete a user?

Delete or switch users
  1. Open your device's Settings app.
  2. Tap System. Multiple users. If you can't find this setting, try searching your Settings app for users .
  3. Tap the user's name.
  4. Tap Remove guest. Remove. The user will be removed from the list.
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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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How do I completely delete a user profile?

Select the Advanced System settings link. In the dialog that opens, select Settings in the User Profiles section. In the next dialog, there is a list of profiles on the system. Select the profile that you want to remove and select Delete.
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How do I add and delete a user account?

Remove a Google or other account from your phone
  1. Open your phone's Settings app.
  2. Tap Passwords & accounts. ...
  3. Under "Accounts for," tap the account you want to remove. ...
  4. To confirm, tap Remove account. ...
  5. If this is the only Google Account on the phone, you'll need to enter your phone's pattern, PIN, or password for security.
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How do I delete a secondary user?

To remove an authorized user, call the number on the back of your credit card to reach the card issuer's customer service number and request the authorized user to be removed from the account.
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Can you have two Nintendo Accounts on 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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What does linking a Nintendo Account do?

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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How do I change my primary account on a Switch?

On the primary console for your Nintendo Account, use your Nintendo Account to access Nintendo eShop and deregister the console. On the second Nintendo Switch console, link your Nintendo Account to a new or existing user account.
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Can 2 Nintendo Accounts on the same Switch share an online?

Players using a family membership can access the Nintendo Switch Online service via the same Nintendo Switch system or multiple systems – everyone does not have to use the same system. Multiple users on the same console are not automatically covered by a family membership.
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How many times can you change primary Switch?

Set your new Switch as the primary console

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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Can you remove a Nintendo Account 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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