Is my friend code my Nintendo Network ID?

No. Unlike friend codes used on Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Network IDs are not created automatically.

How do I find out my Nintendo Network ID?

From the HOME Menu, tap Friend List on the left. Your Nintendo Network ID will be displayed in orange lettering, in the top-right corner. You can also view your Nintendo Network ID if you tap on your profile to open up more details.

What is my Nintendo friend code?

To view your friend code

Select your User icon (My Page) from the HOME Menu. Select Profile, and then check the right side of the screen to find your friend code.

How do I find the 16-digit Nintendo code?

Locate the receipt you received when you made the purchase. The download code is a 16-digit code that is printed on the receipt you received from the retailer. If you provided an e-mail address to the retailer when you bought the code, check your e-mail.

Where is the 12-digit friend code Switch?

Under the Sent Friend Requests icon, you'll find your 12-digit Friend Code.

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Is Nintendo Network ID the same as Nintendo ID?

A Nintendo Network ID is used to access various online features on the Wii U console or a system in the Nintendo 3DS family. Currently, you can create a Nintendo Network ID using either a Wii U console or a system in the Nintendo 3DS family. A Nintendo Account is different from a Nintendo Network ID.

Is a Nintendo Network ID the same as?

What's the difference between a Nintendo Network ID and a Nintendo Account? The short answer is that an NNID is used to make purchases on the Wii U and 3DS, while a Nintendo Account is used to make purchases on the Switch.

How do I change my Nintendo network ID?

The Nintendo Network ID (username) and country cannot be changed once the account is created. The only way to change this information is to create a new Nintendo Network ID. You do not need to delete the current Nintendo Network ID to create a new one on your system.

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 unlink My Nintendo network ID?

If you created your Nintendo Account with your NNID, you will need to link an additional service (different NNID, Google, or Apple ID) or create a Nintendo Account password before you can remove the link. Once the link is removed, your Mii will no longer be displayed.

Are games tied to Nintendo ID?

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.

Can you unlink a Nintendo Account without losing data?

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.

Can you recover a deleted Nintendo Network ID?

If the Nintendo Network ID was deleted, there is no way to restore the account or any associated licenses and funds. You will need to create a new Nintendo Network ID on the console.

Why does Nintendo use friend codes?

Friend Codes on Wii were special codes generated by games that you could exchange with your friends, allowing you to focus your game play experience to only play with your friends.

Why does Nintendo have friend codes?

Letting users pick a screenname would result in a "high probability" of duplicates, Nintendo reasoned, or let people guess other people's logins. And so the 12-digit friend code was born.

How long is a Nintendo friend code?

Nintendo Switch: Friend Codes are 12-digits long; you can have up to 300 Friends.

What does a Nintendo code look like?

Some retailer cards for Nintendo Switch software will include both a Control Number and a Download Code. Make sure that you are entering the Download Code (no hyphens in the number) and not the Control Number (has hyphens, e.g. XXXX-A00000-000000, F50EEUR-A00000-000000).

How many digits does a Nintendo Switch code have?

Verify that you are entering your download code correctly. The download code is 16 digits long. Make sure you are redeeming the code correctly in the Nintendo Switch eShop. Visit Nintendo's online code redemption page to redeem the code online.

What is a Nintendo verification code?

The email you receive when setting up a Nintendo Account includes a 4-digit email verification code. This code is entered on Nintendo's website to complete the Nintendo Account creation process.

How do you share a friend code on Switch?

How to add a friend. On the user page, click Search with Friend Code and type a user's 12-digit code to send a Switch friend request. If entered correctly, your friend's nickname and user icon will pop up, and you can confirm that you want to send the request.

How do I register my friend code on Switch?

Why does Nintendo have friend codes?

Letting users pick a screenname would result in a "high probability" of duplicates, Nintendo reasoned, or let people guess other people's logins. And so the 12-digit friend code was born.

How do I find my friends trainer code?

Click on the Friends tab (top right corner). Tap the Add Friend button and your 12-digit trainer code will be located at the bottom half of the screen.

How do you use a friend code?

Your friend code -- which you can give to others so they can easily find you -- is visible on the first screen, to the right of your avatar; it starts with "SW." Otherwise, go down the menu to "Add Friend." Here, you can see any friend requests you've received or search for someone via their friend code.

How do I link my friends Nintendo Account?