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A Nintendo Account is an account that is required for using certain services from Nintendo, such as Nintendo Switch online services (including access to the Nintendo Switch eShop), off-device software purchases and the My Nintendo loyalty service.
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for children that are managed through a parent/guardian's Nintendo Account will also be deleted as part of this process. 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.
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Will deleting Nintendo Account delete everything?

Deleting a Nintendo Account will result in the 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.
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How do I delete my child's Nintendo Account?

Complete these steps

Click Nintendo Account in the upper-left corner of the screen to access your account settings. Select Family group. Select Manage family group. Select Remove a family group member.
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What happens to a Nintendo child account when they turn 18?

A child account can be created for any child under the age of 18. Please note that once a child account is created, it will not turn into a general Nintendo Account even once the user turns 18.
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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 to Delete Parental Controls on your Nintendo Switch

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

Complete these steps
  1. On the Nintendo Switch console, select System Settings from the HOME Menu.
  2. Scroll down to highlight Parental Controls, then select Unregister App. ...
  3. Enter the Parental Control PIN. ...
  4. Select Unregister.
  5. Select OK to return to the System Settings.
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What happens if someone deletes you on switch?

Remove Friend: If you remove a user as a friend, you will also be removed from that user's friend list. Block: Blocked users cannot send you friend requests, and it will be harder to encounter them in online play. Users will not be notified when you block them.
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How do I change my child's Nintendo Account to a normal account?

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.
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What happens to a child Nintendo Account?

Nintendo Accounts for children can be linked to a Nintendo Network ID only. They cannot be linked to Google accounts or Apple IDs. All Nintendo Accounts created for children aged 12 and under are automatically set up as a supervised account in the Nintendo Account family group.
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Can you change a Nintendo child account to regular account?

Click "Nintendo Account" in the upper-left corner of the screen to access your account settings. Select "Family group." Select the Nintendo Account that you want to stop supervising.
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How do I get my Nintendo account back after deleting it?

Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account. Click Reactivate to restore your account.
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Will I lose everything if I delete a game on 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.
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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.
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Does each child need their own 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.
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What happens when you delete a user?

All of a user's data is deleted, unless you transfer it to another user. You might need to transfer some data, such as Gmail data or Drive files, before you delete the user. Some data isn't deleted, such as any groups the user created.
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What happens if you delete parental controls Switch?

When you disable parental controls, accounts on that switch will be able to play any game for any amount of time without restrictions. Here's how to remove Nintendo Switch parental controls permanently: Navigate to the home screen of your Switch, and select System Settings.
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How do I unlink my Nintendo account without losing data?

Important: 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.
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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.
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Can I transfer my Switch games to another account?

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.
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Are Switch games tied to user or account?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account with which they were purchased.
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Can you redownload a Switch game after deleting it?

Games that have been archived (not deleted) will still have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can be redownloaded by anyone on the console. 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.
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What is the difference between delete and archive on Switch?

if you archive a game in your nintendo switch it'll delete the game's data, but leaves the icon and save data. using the delete option also leaves the save data, but deletes the icon. this difference is to make re-installing easier if you pick the archive option.
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What is error code 2181 4008?

This error code indicates the Nintendo Switch console you are using has been permanently banned from connecting online due to a breach of the user agreements. A breach of user agreements may include, but is not limited to, activities such as: Fraudulent or unauthorized transactions. Violation of the Code of Conduct.
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How do I reset my Nintendo childs password?

Sign in to the guardian's Nintendo Account that manages the child account. Select "Family Group", then select the account you've forgotten the password for, followed by "Sign-In and Security Settings". Next, select "Edit" within the Password section. Enter a new password for the child's account.
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Can I have 2 separate Nintendo Accounts?

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.
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