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How do I Unlink my Nintendo account without deleting it?

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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How do I unlink a linked 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. 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 other consoles?

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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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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What happens if you delete a linked Nintendo Account?

Important. 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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What does unlinking a switch account do?

Unlinking a Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console does not delete the Nintendo Account or any associated purchases. The Nintendo Account will still be available and can be re-linked to another user account in the future. A Nintendo Account can be linked to more than one Nintendo Switch console at a time.
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Can I have 2 linked 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.
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What happens if I link my Nintendo account to another user?

Linking a Nintendo Account to a user account also provides access to the following online features: Access online game modes (online multiplayer, global rankings, DLC, etc) Use any applications that require Internet access (including Nintendo eShop)
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How many Nintendo Accounts can be linked?

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.
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Does deleting a user on Switch delete the account?

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. Data deleted from a console cannot be restored unless it is first backed up using the Save Data Cloud backup feature.
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Can you change the Nintendo Account linked to a user?

*Only one Nintendo Account can be linked to each user. *Once linked, you cannot change your user account to link to a different Nintendo Account. Please make sure you don't mistakenly link to the wrong account.
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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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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 have two Nintendo Accounts on one 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. Alternatively, this can occur if you are trying to sign in with a Nintendo Network ID.
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Can I change my email on my Nintendo Account?

How to Change Your Nintendo Account Email Address
  1. Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account.
  2. Select User info, then scroll down to the email section and click Edit.
  3. Click Send email to have a verification code sent to the email address on file.
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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.
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Is it legal to sell your Nintendo Account?

No. Per the Nintendo Account Agreement and Nintendo Network Agreement and Privacy Policy, your Nintendo Account and/or Nintendo Network ID (NNID) can't be transferred or sold to another person.
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How do I change the owner of a Switch?

Access "Account Settings" in the eshop and select the "deactivate console" option. Now connect to the internet with the other Switch that you want to designate as the primary console. Log in and access the eshop. It will now be the primary console.
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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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Can two Nintendo Accounts play the same game?

All user accounts on your primary Nintendo Switch console can play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account.
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How do I transfer games from one Switch to another?

Go to Settings > Data Management > Save Data Cloud

Make sure both Automatic Save-Data Backup and Automatic Save-Data Download are on. Go to the Nintendo eShop and tap on your icon in the upper-right corner. On the subsequent account page, tap Redownload to see a list of games you can download to the new Switch.
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What does unlinking an account mean?

To Unlink your account means to terminate the connection between your computer and pCloud. By performing this action, your account will no longer be connected with your desktop application. After unlinking you can log in again with the same or a different account. 20.
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How many times can you link a switch account?

Can I link multiple Nintendo Network IDs to a Nintendo Account? 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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How do I reset my Nintendo account?

Click Sign In. This will reset your password and sign you in to your Nintendo Account.
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Complete these steps
  1. Click the Forgot your password? link when prompted.
  2. Enter the email address associated to your Nintendo Account.
  3. Click Submit to have a temporary sign-in link sent to your email address.
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Why can't I link my Nintendo account to my Switch?

The date of birth listed for the Nintendo Network ID must match the date of birth for the Nintendo Account you're trying to link to. You cannot link a Nintendo Network ID if the country of residence setting does not match that of the Nintendo Account you're trying to link to.
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