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Why can't I link my Nintendo account to my switch?

The date of birth listed for the Nintendo Network ID must match the date of birth for the Nintendo Account you're trying to link to. You cannot link a Nintendo Network ID if the country of residence setting does not match that of the Nintendo Account you're trying to link to.
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How do I link an existing Nintendo Account to my switch?

From the HOME Menu, select your user icon to access your user page. Select "Profile" → "Link Nintendo Account", and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Why is the account Cannot be linked to Nintendo Switch parental controls?

If you are under the age of 13, you will not be able use the Nintendo Switch Online app, and you may receive this error message if you attempt to sign in. For all other users, the Nintendo Account you wish to use must be linked to a Nintendo Switch console prior to linking it to the Nintendo Switch Online app.
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How do I link an already 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. If you are using a Nintendo Account for a child, this option will say Link a Nintendo Network ID.
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Why can't my Nintendo Account be used?

Update your Nintendo Switch console to the latest version. Change the primary console for that Nintendo Account to the console that you're using. If you are already using the primary console for that Nintendo Account, deregister the console, then make it the primary console again.
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How To Fix Nintendo Switch Error 2155-8006 - Unable To Link Nintendo Account To Console

How many times can you link a Nintendo Account?

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.
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Does linking a Nintendo Account delete save 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.
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How do I link my child profile to my Nintendo Account?

Parents, here's how you can get your child set up:
  1. Log in to your Nintendo Account at http://accounts.nintendo.com. ...
  2. Select “Family group” from the menu on the left. ...
  3. Enter the child's date of birth.
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What is error code 2124 on Nintendo Switch?

Note. This error code indicates an issue with the DNS used, or that the connection timed out. This error may be the result of a slow Internet connection, wireless interference, or a weak wireless signal from the router.
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How can my kids play my switch games on their switch?

Link your Nintendo Account to the non-primary Nintendo Switch systems that you wish to play your digital games on. Redownload the games or content you want to access on each Nintendo Switch system. On any of your systems, select your downloaded game from the HOME Menu to begin playing the game on that system.
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Can you link multiple users to 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.
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What is the difference between a Nintendo Account and a child account?

Nintendo Accounts for children can be created for users age 0 through 17. General Nintendo Accounts can only be created by users age 13 and older who have an email account. Nintendo Accounts for children can be linked to a Nintendo Network ID only.
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Does deleting a Nintendo Account unlink it from Switch?

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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Can you have 2 accounts on one Switch?

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.
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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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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.
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How do I transfer data to a new Switch?

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings, then Data Management, and then Transfer Your Save Data. Select Send Save Data to Another Console, then select the user whose save data file you wish to transfer. Select the save data file for the software title you want to send to another system. Select Send Save Data.
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Is jailbreaking a Nintendo Switch illegal?

It is illegal to import, market, sell or distribute circumvention devices (such as game copiers, USB piracy sticks and mod chips). Nintendo has obtained many decisions from criminal and civil courts across the world that confirms this.
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What does bricking a Switch mean?

What is “bricking”? The term means a device won't function and isn't recoverable. “It is as useful as a brick.” For the Nintendo Switch, this often appears as stuck in the boot screen or not booting at all.
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What does error code 2813 2470 mean?

If this occurs when not using saved credit card information, check the card information to ensure you are entering it correctly, including the name, billing address, and security code.
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Does each family member need their own Nintendo Account?

As with a Nintendo Switch Online membership, each Nintendo Account needs an Individual Membership or needs to be part of a Family Membership to access Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack benefits.
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Do I need to create a Nintendo Account for each child?

You, as the child's parent or guardian, must already have a Nintendo Account. If you do not have a Nintendo Account yet, please create one for yourself first. The user of the parent or guardian's Nintendo Account must be 18 or older.
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Can a family share a Nintendo Account?

Up to 7 additional members can be added to a Nintendo Account family group. When any member of a family group purchases a Nintendo Switch Online family membership, the Nintendo Switch Online service is available to everyone in the family group. Each family group has one admin.
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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.
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