What happens when I link a Nintendo Account?

Linking a Nintendo Account to a user account also provides access to the following online features: Access online game modes (online multiplayer, global rankings, DLC, etc) Use any applications that require Internet access (including Nintendo eShop)

What happens when you link a user to 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.

What happens if you link a Nintendo Account to another Switch?

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.

Is linking a Nintendo Account permanent?

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.

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.

How to create and link a Nintendo account for Nintendo Switch (2022)

Can two Nintendo Accounts play the same game?

All user accounts on your primary Nintendo Switch console can play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account.

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.

Does linking a Nintendo Account delete data?

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.

Is it possible to merge two 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.

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.

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.

Can 2 Nintendo Accounts on the same Switch share an online?

Players using a family membership can access the Nintendo Switch Online service via the same Nintendo Switch system or multiple systems – everyone does not have to use the same system. Multiple users on the same console are not automatically covered by a family membership.

How many times can you change primary Switch?

Set your new Switch as the primary console

A single Switch can be the primary console for as many accounts as you want, but each account can only set one Switch as its primary.

How do I know if my Nintendo account is linked?

From the HOME Menu, select the user's page you wish to edit. Select User Settings. Scroll down to the Nintendo Account section, then select Check Your Account Information. If Link Nintendo Account is displayed here, then a Nintendo Account has not yet been linked to the user profile.

How do I transfer games from one Switch to another?

Go to Settings > Data Management > Save Data Cloud

Make sure both Automatic Save-Data Backup and Automatic Save-Data Download are on. Go to the Nintendo eShop and tap on your icon in the upper-right corner. On the subsequent account page, tap Redownload to see a list of games you can download to the new Switch.

Can I transfer funds from my Nintendo account to my child's?

No. Nintendo eShop funds cannot be combined or transferred between accounts. Funds can only be used with the Nintendo Account where they were originally added or purchased.

Will I lose My Nintendo switch data if I log in with another 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. *With Nintendo Switch Family, you can transfer between each console types.

Will deleting Nintendo Account delete games?

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 rewards program. Digital content that you purchased or acquired and that is linked to your Nintendo Account, including in-app content and coins.

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.

Can you get banned for game sharing on Switch?

Activating your console allows you to share your games with users on YOUR console only. Game sharing can get your account banned because it violates our terms of service.

Can two people use a Nintendo Switch at the same time?

You'll be able to play select games for up to two players with the included Joy-Con (one controller per person). You'll also be able to purchase extra controllers for multiplayer games for 3+ players.

Can you use the same copy of Animal Crossing on two switches?

You can only create one island per Nintendo Switch system, even if you use multiple games. A different system is required to create a different island.

Why can't other accounts on my switch play my games?

This error message means that you are not using the primary console for the Nintendo Account that purchased the game. On a non-primary console, the game can only be started by the player that owns the game.

Can I redownload my games if I get a new switch?

You can only redownload games using the Nintendo Account that purchased the game. If a specific game or DLC item shows "Purchased" in the Nintendo eShop but you are unable to redownload it, you may find our information on Software Displays "Purchased" in the Nintendo Switch eShop helpful.