How do I unlink my Nintendo Account from Switch?

Does resetting switch unlink Nintendo Account?

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. Your Nintendo Account contains your Nintendo eShop purchase history and balance.

How do you change the Nintendo Account a user is linked to?

How do I delete a Nintendo Link account?

Can you link multiple Nintendo accounts to one switch?

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. You may find information about moving your Nintendo Account (and purchases) between consoles, helpful.

HOW TO UNINSTALL A NINTENDO SWITCH ACCOUNT

Will deleting my Nintendo Network ID delete my games?

The Nintendo eShop and all associated purchases will be deleted, and cannot be downloaded. This applies to purchases made with this Nintendo Network ID both on the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. Any remaining balance in the Nintendo eShop account will be deleted and cannot be recovered or refunded.

What happens if I link my switch account to another switch?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles and play your games on any of them using your Nintendo Account. Only one of the consoles can act as the primary console. On the primary console, any other users can play the games you downloaded with your Nintendo Account.

What happens when you unregister a 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.

Does factory resetting a switch delete everything?

Restoring factory settings means deleting all data on the Nintendo Switch console and returning it to the state in which you bought it. However, you can also restore factory settings while retaining some of the data stored on the console.

Do I need to wipe Nintendo Switch before selling?

(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.

What gets removed in a factory reset?

A factory data reset erases your data from the phone. While data stored in your Google Account can be restored, all apps and their data will be uninstalled. To be ready to restore your data, make sure that it's in your Google Account. Learn how to back up your data.

How do I reset my Switch but keep games?

How do you reset a switch for a new owner?

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.

How do I deregister a primary console Switch?

Using a web browser, visit accounts.nintendo.com. Sign in to the Nintendo Account you wish to deregister the primary console for. Select "Shop Menu". Select "Deregister Primary Console".

Will I lose my game progress if I get a new Switch?

The good news is that those games are tied to your Nintendo Account, and you'll be able to redownload them on the new system as long as it's linked to the same account.

Are games tied to Nintendo ID?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase them. All users on a console will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the console as their primary console.

Is my game data linked to my Nintendo account?

Save data is linked to your Nintendo Account, so you can access it by signing in. If you move to a new system, you can pick up right where you left off in your game by downloading your data. Automatic backup is enabled by default. You can change this in the Nintendo Switch system settings.

Does deleting Nintendo Network ID delete save data?

Important. Deleting the user account will delete the save data, user Mii, and play records associated to the account, but will not delete the Nintendo Network account. The Nintendo Network ID can be relinked to the same console in the future.

How do I wipe a stolen switch?

Click Shop Menu. Click Deregister Primary Console. Enter your Nintendo Account password. Click Deregister twice to confirm.

How do I reset my ex switch?

Press the Menu button until you see MAINTENANCE MENU on the panel. Press the Enter button. Press Menu until you see FACTORY DEFAULT. Press Enter.

How do I factory reset my managed switch?

How do I wipe a game Switch?

Do games transfer over switches?

If you do not have access to the original console, you can still transfer your Nintendo Account and digital games to a different Nintendo Switch console and make that console your account's primary console.

When you delete a game on Switch does it delete my saves?

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.