How long does it take for a Nintendo Account to delete?

After 30 days,the account is permanently deleted from our files and we are unable to restore the account or any associated licenses or funds.

How do I permanently delete my Nintendo account?

Sign in to your Nintendo Account, and select Privacy and Other Settings. Click the Delete Account link at the bottom of the page. Read through the onscreen information regarding Nintendo Account deletion. Once you have read the information, click Deactivate and Delete.

What happens when you delete a Nintendo Switch account?

Important: Deleting a user account will delete all save data associated to the account. Save data cannot be restored once it is deleted. Note: If the user account is linked to a Nintendo Account, the Nintendo Account will not be deleted.

Why won t my Nintendo account delete?

If the user account is linked to a Nintendo Account, the Nintendo Account will not be deleted. However, software purchased with the account cannot be played until the Nintendo Account is re-linked to a new user account.

Does deleting a Nintendo Account unlink it?

The associated user account must also be deleted to unlink a Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console. 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.

Nintendo Switch: How to Remove/Delete a User

Can you delete a Nintendo Account and 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.

How do I remove a linked account from my Nintendo switch?

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. A Nintendo Account can be linked to more than one Nintendo Switch console at a time.

Can you change email on Nintendo Account?

Complete these steps

Select User info, then scroll down to the email section and click Edit. Click Send email to have a verification code sent to the email address on file. Enter the verification code from the email, then Submit. Enter the new email address, then click Submit.

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".

Can I delete my switch account?

Select “System Settings” from the HOME Menu. Scroll down to highlight “Users” then select the appropriate user account to access the Profile Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the settings and select "Delete User".

Can 2 switches use the same account?

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.

Can you have 2 accounts on one Switch?

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.

Can you link 2 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 do I unlink my Nintendo Account from Gmail?

Can you have multiple Nintendo Network IDs on one email?

No, unfortunately that isn't possible. You can only link a single Nintendo Network ID to a single Nintendo Account.

What happens if I forgot my Nintendo Account email?

If you do not remember your Nintendo Account email address and are unable to locate it using your Nintendo Switch, please contact us for support. If you are able to sign in using your email address, then you're all set!

Can you unlink a Nintendo Account from a family account?

Log in to your Nintendo Account. Click Nintendo Account in the upper-left corner of the screen to access your account settings. Select Family group. Select Leave this family group in the lower-right corner.

How do I merge Nintendo Accounts?

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.

What is the maximum Nintendo Switch user?

You can have up to 8 user accounts on a single Nintendo Switch console.

How do I change my Nintendo email without verification?

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.

Can Nintendo family share games?

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

Are Nintendo Accounts free?

A Nintendo Account can be created for free (no cost involved). Only users age 16 or older can create their own Nintendo Account. Accounts for children under age 16 can be added to a Nintendo Account family group by their parent/guardian. Parents/guardians can supervise Nintendo Accounts of any age.

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.