Why does it say My Nintendo account is already linked?

If you receive this message when trying to link a Nintendo Network ID (NNID) to a Nintendo Account, it is likely that your email address is currently linked to multiple NNID's. Please change the email address on your NNID to one that has not been registered to additional accounts, then try again.

Why does it say Nintendo Account is already being used on this console?

A Nintendo Account cannot be linked to more than one user on a single Nintendo Switch console. If the Nintendo Account you are trying to use has already been linked to another user, simply create your own Nintendo Account and link it to the new user with which you wish to use the system's online features.

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.

Why does Epic Games say my Nintendo account is already linked?

This means that when you first played on your console, you selected not to register an Epic Games account, and an Epic Games account was automatically created for you using your console log-in credentials. This allows you to play and save your game progress and purchases for the next time you play on your console.

Why isn t my Nintendo account linking?

Verify that you are entering your Nintendo Network ID password correctly. If you forgot your Nintendo Network ID password, you will need to reset it. If an error message appears that says the region settings do not match, you will need to correct the system's region settings and try again.

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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.

Can I have 2 linked Nintendo Accounts?

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.

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.

How do I fix Epic Games already linked?

To resolve this error, you can re-link your original platform account. If you don't want to or can't relink your original platform account, you can remove a restriction and link a new platform account once every 365 days (1 year).

How do I delete a Nintendo Account already linked Epic Games?

After you have signed into your account on Epic Game's website, select "Connected Accounts" from the options on the left. Select the "Disconnect" option below the Nintendo Switch icon. If you have not done so yet, you will need to verify your e-mail address prior to disconnecting your Nintendo Account.

Can you remove a linked account from a switch?

Select System Settings from the HOME Menu. Scroll down to highlight Users, then select the appropriate user account to access the Profile Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the settings and select Delete User. If a Parental Control PIN has been set for the system, you will be prompted to enter it to proceed.

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

Is my Nintendo account linked?

Complete these steps

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 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.

How do I relink my Epic account to Nintendo?

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Can I unlink my Epic Games account and link it to another account?

Your game progress is stored directly on your Primary Account. If you disconnect this Primary Account, other linked accounts won't be able to access it any longer. Once you disconnect, you won't be able to connect a different platform of the same type to the same Epic Games Account.

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.

Is Nintendo Network ID the same as Nintendo Account?

Currently, you can create a Nintendo Network ID using either a Wii U console or a system in the Nintendo 3DS family. A Nintendo Account is different from a Nintendo Network ID. A Nintendo Account is used for some applications and services on Nintendo Switch, smart devices and personal computers.

Can I use the same email for two Nintendo Accounts?

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. Alternatively, this can occur if you are trying to sign in with a Nintendo Network ID.

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.

What does you cannot play this software right now if your Nintendo Account is linked to another console?

Update your Nintendo Switch console to the latest version. Change the primary console for that Nintendo Account to the system that you're using. If you are already using the primary console for that Nintendo Account, de-register the console, then make it the primary console again.

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.

Can 2 Switch Users have the same Nintendo Account?

After you have designated your Nintendo Account's primary console you can still link that account to other Nintendo Switch consoles, but these consoles will not be activated as primary consoles. When using the primary console, any user on that device can play downloadable content you have purchased.

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.