Why did Nintendo ban me?

Nintendo will ban your online account and/or console if you breach the user agreements with activities such as fraudulent transactions, jailbreaking your Switch, downloading mods to your Switch, hacking, and more.

How do I get my Nintendo Account unbanned?

Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account. Click Reactivate to restore your account.

Why am I suspended from my Nintendo Account?

This message indicates there is a problem with your account. You can review the Nintendo Account User Agreement that you agreed to when creating the account. Please have the account holder contact us for additional assistance.

What is error 2181 4008 Switch?

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.

Can Nintendo block your account?

Using a Nintendo Switch with a banned Nintendo Account is like living in purgatory. The console presents you with so many possibilities for entertainment, but blocks you at almost every turn. Want to download something from your digital game library? Sorry, your account can't be used.

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What happens if Nintendo bans you?

You cannot use the eShop anymore on that console, you cannot use Nintendo Switch Online, you can't play online multiplayer (LAN play is still supported though), you can't send or receive friend requests anymore, and you need to buy a new Switch if you do get banned to do any of those things.

Can you reset a banned Switch?

the volume up and down button and the power button. at the same time. you do that your console turn on going to maintenance mode. which then you can go and reset your console.

What is the error code for banned Switch?

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.

What is error 21010001 on Switch?

2101-0001 is an error on the i2c bus. This error code can be caused by the user inserting the cable incorrectly (on a strange angle). This error code can be caused by faulty accessories, such as a damaged charging cable or dock.

Can Nintendo ban your Switch?

Nintendo will ban your online account and/or console if you breach the user agreements with activities such as fraudulent transactions, jailbreaking your Switch, downloading mods to your Switch, hacking, and more.

Does Nintendo ban stolen Switch?

They may ask you to read your console's serial number, so they check its status. If it's stolen, you'll have to return the device. But on the bright side, you won't get into trouble for owning a stolen Switch (you could otherwise). You can get in touch with the Nintendo support here.

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.

How do I contact Nintendo about ban?

You can contact Nintendo support by going to this link or you can call them directly at 1(800)255-3700.

Will I lose my games if I delete a user on Switch?

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. Data deleted from a console cannot be restored unless it is first backed up using the Save Data Cloud backup feature.

What is the age limit for Nintendo Account?

Nintendo Accounts can only be created by users age 13 and older. However, Nintendo Account users age 18 and older can create and add up to five Nintendo Accounts for children (age 17 and under) to their Nintendo Account.

How do I know if my Switch is bricked?

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.

What is error code 2821 5000 on Nintendo Account?

In other countries, this error may be displayed when the Nintendo Account is set to a country where the services associated to the Nintendo Switch Online icon on the HOME Menu may not yet be available.

What is error code 2124 5114?

This error code indicates the Nintendo Account or console you are using has been banned from using online features for a specific game due to a breach of the user agreements.

Does a factory reset remove a console ban?

No, A console ban is permanent. Not even changing owners will lift a console ban. Was this reply helpful?

What happened to banned Switch?

You cannot use the eShop anymore on that console, you cannot use Nintendo Switch Online, you can't play online multiplayer (LAN play is still supported though), you can't send or receive friend requests anymore, and you need to buy a new Switch if you do get banned to do any of those things.

What is error 2124 4508?

This error code indicates that the Nintendo Switch console you are using has been permanently banned from connecting to the internet due to a breach of the user agreements.

Will Nintendo ban you for jailbreaking?

This involves using something called custom firmware via the Homebrew App. Be warned. This falls under hacking within Nintendo's terms of Service, and may result in a ban. Being banned by Nintendo means that you'll no longer be able to access the official servers and this may affect a lot of online games.

How many Nintendo accounts can you make?

User accounts are used to manage each player's save data and personal settings. 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.

How many consoles can your Nintendo Account be on?

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.