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How do 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 I unlink my Nintendo Switch account?

Complete these steps
  1. Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account.
  2. Click User info, then scroll down to the Linked accounts section and click Edit.
  3. To unlink an NNID from your Nintendo Account, click the checkmark next to Nintendo Network ID to remove the link.
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How do I remove my Nintendo 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 unlink my Nintendo Account from all devices?

To sign out from multiple devices and browsers, visit accounts.nintendo.com, go to Sign-In and Security settings in your profile, then View your Sign-In History. You can sign out of all devices or select specific devices that you've visited in the past 30 days.
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How do you change the Nintendo Account a user is linked to?

How to Change the NNID Linked to the Nintendo Account
  1. Sign in to the Nintendo Account that is currently linked to the Nintendo Network ID.
  2. Unlink the Nintendo Network ID from your Nintendo Account. ...
  3. You can now link a new NNID to the Nintendo Account and/or link the NNID to a different Nintendo Account.
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HOW TO UNINSTALL A NINTENDO SWITCH ACCOUNT

Can you have 2 Nintendo Accounts linked?

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 one Nintendo Account be linked to two Users?

No, you cannot link multiple Nintendo Network IDs to a Nintendo Account. Only one Nintendo Network ID can be linked to a Nintendo Account.
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Why can't you unlink a 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 deregistering a switch account do?

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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What happens 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.
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Can you transfer Nintendo Switch accounts to another account?

You can move (transfer) your user information and save data from an old console to a new one. There are two types of transfer: Transferring a user and associated save data, and transferring only save data. *You must update to the latest system version before carrying out a transfer.
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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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Why does it say my Nintendo account is already linked?

If you receive this message when trying to link a Nintendo Network ID (NNID) to a Nintendo Account, it is likely that your email address is currently linked to multiple NNID's. Please change the email address on your NNID to one that has not been registered to additional accounts, then try again.
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Do I need a separate Nintendo Account for each user?

Create user accounts for each person who will play on Nintendo Switch. Choose an icon and a nickname for all users. As a rule, games store save data by user account. If you share your console with your family, create a user for each person.
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Can 2 switches share games?

Link your Nintendo Account to the non-primary Nintendo Switch consoles that you wish to play your digital games on. Redownload the games or content you want to access on each Nintendo Switch console. On any of your consoles, select your downloaded game from the HOME Menu to begin playing the game on that console.
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Can I use the same email for two Nintendo Accounts?

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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How do I change my primary account on a Switch?

Complete These Steps:

On the second Nintendo Switch console, link your Nintendo Account to a new or existing user account. Use your Nintendo Account to access Nintendo eShop on the second console. The console will automatically be set as the primary console for your Nintendo Account.
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Can you only link one Nintendo Account to a Switch?

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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How many users can be linked to a Nintendo online account?

Purchasing a Nintendo Switch Online Family or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Family membership provides the Nintendo Switch Online service to everyone in the purchaser's Nintendo Account family group (up to 8 Nintendo Account users).
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What does this Nintendo Account is already linked to another user on this console so it Cannot be linked?

A Nintendo Account cannot be linked to more than one user on a single Nintendo Switch console. If the Nintendo Account you are trying to use has already been linked to another user, simply create your own Nintendo Account and link it to the new user with which you wish to use the system's online features.
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What account is My Nintendo account linked to?

From the HOME Menu, select the user page for the user you wish to edit. Select “User Settings”. Scroll down to the Nintendo Account section, then select "Check Account Information". If "Link Nintendo Account" is displayed here, then a Nintendo Account has not yet been linked to the user.
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Does linking a Nintendo Account delete save data?

(Data on the microSD card will not be deleted.) Any Nintendo Accounts linked to the console will not be deleted, but they will be unlinked from the system. After initializing the console, you can create a new user and link to it your Nintendo Account.
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Is linking a Nintendo Account worth it?

Best Answer: It's definitely worth it, but only if subscribers make use of the majority of its services. Nintendo Switch Online is only $20 a year for individuals. There's also a Family Plan for $35 a year, and it supports up to eight users on a single Family Plan.
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Is there a difference between a Nintendo Account and a Nintendo Network ID?

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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Is Nintendo Network ID same as Nintendo Account?

What is the difference between a Nintendo Account and a Nintendo Network ID? A Nintendo Account enables the participation in My Nintendo rewards programme. A Nintendo Network ID is required to use the online services offered on the Nintendo 3DS system and Wii U console.
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