What does unlinking a Nintendo Account do?

Unlinking a Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console does not delete the Nintendo Account or any associated purchases. The Nintendo Account will still be available and can be re-linked to another user account in the future. A Nintendo Account can be linked to more than one Nintendo Switch console at a time.

Does linking Nintendo Account erase data?

(Data on the microSD card will not be deleted.) Any Nintendo Accounts linked to the console will not be deleted, but they will be unlinked from the system. After initializing the console, you can create a new user and link to it your Nintendo Account.

What happens if you link 2 Nintendo Accounts?

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.

What is the purpose of linking a Nintendo Account?

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.

Does deleting a user from a switch delete the Nintendo 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.

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How do I unlink a user from a switch?

How do I unlink my Nintendo account from someone else's switch?

Can 2 users use the same Nintendo Account?

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. Once a Nintendo Account is linked to the account, the system's online features will be available.

Do you need a separate Nintendo Account for each user?

Create user accounts for each person who will play on Nintendo Switch. Choose an icon and a nickname for all users. As a rule, games store save data by user account. If you share your console with your family, create a user for each person.

Do I need a separate Nintendo Account for each switch?

You can have one primary console at a time for your Nintendo Account. The first Nintendo Switch console you use to connect to Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch will become your primary console. While using the primary console, any user account on the console can play the downloadable content you have purchased.

Can you make 2 Nintendo Accounts with 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. Alternatively, this can occur if you are trying to sign in with a Nintendo Network ID.

Can you transfer games between Nintendo Accounts?

From within the System Settings of the original console, use the option to Transfer Your User and Save Data for each account you wish to transfer. You can also select Transfer Your Save Data if you want to move an individual game save file to a different system.

Can you only link one Nintendo Account to a Switch?

A Nintendo account can be added to multiple Switch consoles, but only one console at a time can be designated the “primary” console.

How many times can you link your Nintendo Account?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple consoles. However, you can only activate one primary console per Nintendo Account.

Does My Nintendo account keep my games?

Move between systems

Save data is linked to your Nintendo Account, so you can access it by signing in. If you move to a new system, you can pick up right where you left off in your game by downloading your data. Automatic backup is enabled by default.

Can two accounts share Nintendo online?

Purchasing a Nintendo Switch Online Family or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Family membership provides the Nintendo Switch Online service to everyone in the purchaser's Nintendo Account family group (up to 8 Nintendo Account users).

Do both people need Nintendo online?

Do all family members need to use the same console or live in the same household? No. A Nintendo Switch Online family membership is linked to the Nintendo Account - not a specific Nintendo Switch console. It can be used on any Nintendo Switch console that the member signs in from.

What happens if I unlink my Nintendo account from Epic Games?

Your game progress and purchases are stored on your Epic Games account, so if you unlink your console account from your Epic Games account, you'll lose access to that data from your disconnected console account.

What happens if you delete an account on switch?

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.

How do you change the Nintendo Account a user is linked to?

Can two switches play together?

Any games that offer local wireless can be connected to play together as long as there are multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, they each have a copy of the game, and you and your friend(s) are next to one another.

How do I change my primary account on a Switch?

Complete These Steps:

On the second Nintendo Switch console, link your Nintendo Account to a new or existing user account. Use your Nintendo Account to access Nintendo eShop on the second console. The console will automatically be set as the primary console for your Nintendo Account.

Will I lose my game progress if I get a new Switch?

Your save data will be deleted on the source console. *Save data is stored on the console you're currently using. In order to play games with your latest save data on multiple systems, you'll need to transfer the save data each time you use a different console.

Can I sell my digital Switch games?

You can't simply share, trade, or sell the games you purchase on Nintendo Switch when you buy them digitally.

Do all accounts on Switch need Nintendo online?

Nintendo Online is only needed for multiplayer over the internet, however. Those without a subscription can still use the Switch's Local Wireless Play feature between two Switch consoles, with up to three players on each console.