Is your friend code your Nintendo ID?

A friend code is a unique number issued to users who are linked to a Nintendo Account. If someone tells you their friend code, you can enter it here to send them a friend request.

What is my Nintendo 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.

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.

Where is the 12-digit friend code switch?

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

What is a friend code on a switch?

Friend codes are numbers issued to users on Nintendo Switch that are linked to Nintendo Accounts. You can use friend codes to send friend requests on Nintendo Switch. If you change your friend code, you will need to wait 30 days before you can change it again.

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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.

Why can't I use My Nintendo network ID?

You cannot link a Nintendo Network ID if the NNID is set to restrict off-device usage. Access your NNID settings on a Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family system, and verify that the NNID is set to allow Usage from PCs and Other Devices (Wii U) or Non-Nintendo Device Setting (Nintendo 3DS).

Can I change My Nintendo account 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.

How do you create a Nintendo ID?

Go to the Nintendo Account website and click Sign in/Create account. Click Create a Nintendo Account. Fill in the required information, then click Submit.

Can you unlink your Nintendo ID from your switch?

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.

How do I link another Nintendo ID?

Linking procedure

From the HOME Menu, select your user icon to access your user page. Select "Profile" → "Link Nintendo Account", and follow the on-screen instructions.

How do I unlock my Nintendo ID?

An e-mail with a temporary password will be sent to the e-mail address associated to your Nintendo Network ID. Once the e-mail arrives, access the Nintendo Network ID Settings on the Nintendo 3DS. Select Sign In to enter a password. Enter the temporary password you received, then select Confirm to sign in.

What happens if I delete my Nintendo Network ID?

A deleted Nintendo Network ID cannot be used again to create a new account. Once it is deleted, that username is gone. The Nintendo Network ID should only be deleted if you do not want to use it or access purchases made with it (on Wii U or Nintendo 3DS) ever again.

How many Nintendo Network IDS can you have?

Only one NNID can be linked to a Nintendo Account.

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.

Is Nintendo ID unique?

Nintendo Network ID is a unique identifier made up of 6 to 16 characters that allows you to access certain Nintendo Network services. By registering a Nintendo Network ID to your Wii U or Nintendo 3DS, you can enjoy a wide range of network services.

Can I have 2 switches on one 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.

How long is a Nintendo friend code?

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

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 many digits is Nintendo friend code?

Thankfully, Nintendo has us covered with random, impossible-to-guess, impossible-to-memorize 12-digit Friend Codes.

Can you delete Nintendo ID?

Sign into your Nintendo Account via the Nintendo Account website, and select 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.

Can you recover a deleted Nintendo 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.

Does Nintendo delete inactive accounts?

Once the 30-day time frame has passed, the account will be permanently deleted and cannot be restored. Nintendo Accounts for children can only be reactivated through the parent/guardian's account.

Can you merge two Nintendo IDS?

No. We are not able to combine two different Nintendo Accounts together into one. 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.