What does deleting Nintendo ID do?

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.

Does deleting Nintendo ID delete everything?

Deleting the Nintendo Network ID will also delete all Nintendo eShop licenses and balances on both the Wii U AND Nintendo 3DS family systems. Deleted Nintendo Network accounts cannot be recovered. This includes ALL purchases or funds lost when the account is deleted.

What happens if you delete user on Nintendo Switch?

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.

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.

Is Nintendo Network ID important?

By registering a Nintendo Network ID to your Wii U or Nintendo 3DS, you can enjoy a wide range of network services. You can post about your game experiences on Miiverse, our unique network communication service, get access to great downloadable content from Nintendo eShop, and much more.

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What is the difference between a Nintendo Account and network ID?

A Nintendo Network ID is an account allowing the user to access online services such as the eShop, Miiverse, and Wii U Chat on the Wii U and 3DS consoles. A Nintendo Account, on the other hand, is an online account that allows you to use online services such as the eShop and online play on the Nintendo Switch console.

What's the difference between a Nintendo ID and a 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 I delete my Nintendo account and make a new one?

Deleting your Nintendo Account will NOT delete your Nintendo Network ID or any associated third party accounts (including social media accounts). You may reactivate your account for a period of four weeks after deletion. Once this time frame has passed, the account will be permanently deleted and cannot be restored.

What is a Nintendo Network ID?

A Nintendo Network ID (NNID) is created and used on a Wii U and/or Nintendo 3DS family system. NNIDs are used for online features (such as online multiplayer or interactions) and, prior to March 27, 2023, were used for purchasing downloadable software through Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.

Can I remove my account from someone else's switch?

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.

How do I delete My Nintendo account as supervised?

Log in to an admin or parent/guardian Nintendo Account in the family group. Select Family group. Select the Nintendo Account that you want to stop supervising. Select Lift parental controls restrictions.

Does your Nintendo Account keep your games?

Yes. Anyone that uses your primary Nintendo Switch console will be able to play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account*. Please note that you can set one console per Nintendo Account as your primary console.

Is the Nintendo eShop closing in 2023?

As of August 29, 2022, it is no longer possible to use a Nintendo eShop Card to add funds to an account in Nintendo eShop on Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. As of April 3, 2023, it is no longer possible to redeem download codes in Nintendo eShop on Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

How many Nintendo Network IDS can you have?

Only one NNID can be linked to a Nintendo Account.

How long does Nintendo Network ID lock last?

Temporary passwords expire after 24 hours. If you no longer have access to the system the NNID is associated to (or if you have formatted that system), select Nintendo Account (PC) below and follow the steps to reset your password.

Can you use the same Nintendo Account on two profiles?

No, you cannot link multiple Nintendo Network IDs to a Nintendo Account. Only one Nintendo Network ID can be linked to a Nintendo Account.

Why does my child need a Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem My Nintendo points. Parents and guardians can create and manage individual Nintendo Accounts for children ages 12 and younger.

Will I lose everything if I uninstall a game and reinstall it Switch?

Deleting or archiving software will not impact your save data. Once deleted, software can be redownloaded using the same Nintendo Account with which it was purchased. If a microSD card is inserted, the save location will default to the microSD card when downloading or redownloading software.

Do you have to buy a game again if you delete it on Switch?

Games that have been deleted will not have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can only be redownloaded with the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game.

Do Switch games save to console or account?

On Nintendo Switch, game save data is stored on the console's System Memory. This will not change whether downloadable software or software from a game card is being played.

What does linking a Nintendo Account do?

Linking a Nintendo Account with a user account on Nintendo Switch makes more features accessible, for example: Friend-related features. Posting screenshots/videos on social media networks.

How do I merge Nintendo accounts?