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What happens if you delete a linked Nintendo Account?

Important. 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
My Nintendo
My Nintendo is a loyalty program provided by Nintendo and the successor to Club Nintendo. The system rewards allows players to earn points from using software or purchasing games, which can then be spent on rewards such as digital games or discounts.
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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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Does deleting a Nintendo Account unlink it?

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.
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Will linking a Nintendo Account erase everything?

(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.
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How do I unlink a linked Nintendo Account?

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.
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Can I remove my account from someone else's Switch?

Complete These Steps:
  1. Select “System Settings” from the HOME Menu.
  2. Scroll down to highlight “Users,” then select the appropriate user account to access the Profile Settings.
  3. Scroll down to the bottom of the settings and select “Delete User.” ...
  4. Check the box next to “Delete,” then select “Next.” ...
  5. Select “Delete this User.”
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Nintendo Switch: How to Remove/Delete a User

Can two accounts be linked to a switch?

How many Nintendo Accounts can I have on one Nintendo Switch console? Up to 8 Nintendo Accounts can be linked to a Nintendo Switch console at a time.
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How do I remove my Nintendo account from other consoles?

Using a web browser, visit the Nintendo Account website. Sign in to the Nintendo Account you wish to deactivate. Select Shop Menu. Select Deregister Primary Console.
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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.
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What does it mean to have a linked 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.
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How many Nintendo Accounts can be linked?

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.
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What happens if you link 2 Nintendo Accounts?

One of the benefits of having multiple Nintendo accounts linked to one Switch is that all Switch games that are purchased in the eShop (as well as physical games) across all accounts are available for all users. Your game data and controller settings are all saved separately.
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What happens if I link my Nintendo account to another console?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple consoles. However, you can only activate one primary console per Nintendo Account. On a non-primary console, games that you've downloaded with your Nintendo Account will only be playable using your account.
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Can you recover a deleted Nintendo Account?

You may reactivate your account for a period of 30 days after deletion. 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.
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Can you delete a Nintendo Account and use 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.
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Can you change Nintendo Account email?

Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account. Select User info, then scroll down to the email section and click Edit. Click Send email to have a verification code sent to the email address on file. Enter the verification code from the email, then Submit.
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Does removing an account delete the account?

When you remove an account, everything associated with that account is also deleted from your phone. This includes email, contacts, and settings. Important: You're using an older Android version. Some of these steps work only on Android 9 and up.
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How do I change the owner of my Nintendo switch?

Can I Change Ownership of My Nintendo Account or Nintendo Network ID? No. Per the Nintendo Account User Agreement and Nintendo Network Services Agreement , your Nintendo Account and/or Nintendo Network ID (NNID) cannot be transferred or sold to another person.
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Do switch games stay with your account?

Purchases on the Nintendo Switch eShop are tied to the Nintendo Account that made the purchase. You can register one primary console per Nintendo Account. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console.
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Do I need separate Nintendo Account for each user?

You'll need a user account in order to play on Nintendo Switch. And if you'd like to use online features, a Nintendo Account must be linked to a user account on your console.
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Can two Nintendo Accounts share games?

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.
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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.
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What do I lose if I delete my Nintendo Network ID?

Deleting a Nintendo Network ID will also delete the following information associated to the account: Nintendo eShop activity and balance, Friend List, and registered e-mail address. If the Nintendo Network ID has also been linked to a Wii U, deleting the account will delete the above information from both systems.
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Can you permanently delete games from Nintendo Account?

It's not possible to delete individual games from the Nintendo eShop account. The game can be deleted from the Wii U Menu and will remain available to redownload in the Nintendo eShop.
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How do I reset my Nintendo account?

Click Sign In. This will reset your password and sign you in to your Nintendo Account.
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Complete these steps
  1. Click the Forgot your password? link when prompted.
  2. Enter the email address associated to your Nintendo Account.
  3. Click Submit to have a temporary sign-in link sent to your email address.
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