How do I unlock my Switch account?

How long is Nintendo Account locked?

We will send an email directly to your login email address with a link to unlock your account: By clicking on the link in that email, you can unlock your account. If you do not receive the email or don't have access to the login email address, the lock will expire in approximately one hour.

How do I restore my switch account?

Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account. Click Reactivate to restore your account. To restore a child's account, click Family group, then click Reactivate on the child's account you wish to restore.

How do I unlock My Nintendo Network ID?

How to reset Nintendo password without date of birth or nickname?

How To Reset Forgotten Password On Nintendo Switch

What happens if you forget your Nintendo Switch password?

Click the Forgot your password? link when prompted. Enter the email address associated to your Nintendo Account. Click Submit to have a temporary sign-in link sent to your email address.

How to change Nintendo Account email without email and password?

If you don't have access to your registered email address, you won't be able to change the email address yourself and will have to contact Nintendo customer support.

How do I change my date of birth on My Nintendo account?

The birth date on the account cannot be changed. However, the following information can be changed either through the child's account or through the parent/guardian's Nintendo Account that manages the child's account. A Nintendo Network ID can only be linked through the child's account.

Is Nintendo ID the 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.

Can you unlink Nintendo Network ID from 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.

Will a hard reset delete everything on my switch?

All data in the system memory, including software, save data, screenshots, and user information will be deleted, restoring the console to factory settings.

Will I lose my games if I delete a user on switch?

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.

What is a soft reset on switch?

While soft resetting your Nintendo Switch may appear as a simple restart, holding the Power button down for 10 to 15 seconds signals for your console to clear any unnecessary data that could be causing software issues.

Can Nintendo block your account?

Using a Nintendo Switch with a banned Nintendo Account is like living in purgatory. The console presents you with so many possibilities for entertainment, but blocks you at almost every turn. Want to download something from your digital game library? Sorry, your account can't be used.

Why isn't my Nintendo Network ID working?

Verify that you are entering your Nintendo Network ID correctly. Verify that you are entering your Nintendo Network account password correctly. If an error message appears that says the region settings do not match, you will need to correct the system's region settings and try again.

How do I merge Nintendo accounts?

What is My Nintendo account linked to?

From the HOME Menu, select the user's page you wish to edit. Select User Settings. Scroll down to the Nintendo Account section, then select Check Your Account Information. If Link Nintendo Account is displayed here, then a Nintendo Account has not yet been linked to the user profile.

Is it Nintendo Account or Nintendo Switch account?

A Nintendo Account is an account that provides access to certain features on Nintendo Switch, including access to the Nintendo eShop, the Nintendo Switch Online membership service, and the My Nintendo rewards program.

What happens if I delete my Nintendo account?

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.

Can I change my Nintendo account email?

Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account. Select User info, then scroll down to the email section and click Edit.

How do I remove age restrictions from my Nintendo account?

How do I recover my Nintendo account without email?

What is my Nintendo account password?

If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it from the "Forgot Your Password?" link (https://accounts.nintendo.com/password/reset) that can be found on the Nintendo Account sign in page.

Can two Nintendo accounts use 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.