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Why does my child need a Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem My Nintendo
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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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. Parents and guardians can create and manage individual Nintendo Accounts for children ages 12 and younger.
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What is the point of a Nintendo family account?

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.
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Why is My Nintendo account 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. They cannot be linked to Google accounts or Apple IDs.
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How do I make a Nintendo Account not a child account?

Log in to an admin or parent/guardian Nintendo Account in the family group. Select Family group. Select the Nintendo Account that you want to stop supervising. Select Lift parental controls restrictions.
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Why do I have to pay for a child's Nintendo Account?

To verify that a parent or guardian has granted consent, they will need to provide a valid credit card number when setting up a Nintendo Account for the child. A one-time fee of $0.50 is charged to verify that a parent or guardian has provided consent.
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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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Can you have a Nintendo Account without paying?

Notes: A Nintendo Account can be created for free (no cost involved). Only users age 16 or older can create their own Nintendo Account. Accounts for children under age 16 can be added to a Nintendo Account family group by their parent/guardian.
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Can a child account play my games on Switch?

Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console. Other players will not be able to access your digital games on a non-primary console.
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What happens if I delete a child Nintendo Account?

Any Nintendo Accounts for children that are managed through a parent/guardian's Nintendo Account will also be deleted as part of this process. You may reactivate your account for a period of four weeks after deletion. Once this time frame has passed, the account will be permanently deleted and cannot be restored.
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What is the minimum age to have a 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.
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How do you change a child's account to adults on Nintendo Switch?

Via the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app
  1. Tap “Console Settings.”
  2. Tap “Restriction Level.”
  3. Select the appropriate age of your child (Teen, Pre-Teen, Child), or select “Custom Settings” to make granular decisions about the content your children will have access to on the Nintendo Switch console.
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How do I turn off child account on Nintendo Switch?

Complete these steps
  1. Select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
  2. Scroll down to highlight Parental Controls, then select Change Settings.
  3. Enter the Parental Control PIN number for the system. ...
  4. Press the X Button (Reset) to remove the Parental Controls settings and PIN number.
  5. Select OK to return to the system settings.
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How do you bypass age restrictions on a Switch?

Settings can be set to child, pre-teen, teen, adult (Or custom, if those pigeon holes don't suit you). But if you want the parental controls turned off altogether, at the bottom of the screen in the Parental Controls section, I think it says "Press (X)" to turn them off.
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Is a Nintendo family account worth it?

While the individual membership costs $20 for a full year, a family membership costs just $35 for the same duration. That means the family plan is worth it if you have more than one person using it — and it becomes more of a bargain with every additional person added.
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What are the benefits of a Nintendo Account?

Nintendo Switch Online is a paid service that launched on September 18, 2018, that lets members enjoy online play in compatible Nintendo Switch games, access a selection of classic NES games with online functionality, back up save data for most games, and use additional features for the Nintendo Switch Online ...
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What are the benefits of linking 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)
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Can a child account have Nintendo Online?

No, there's no restriction. A parent account must purchase the Family Membership, but then any Nintendo Account of any age in the Family Group (including Child Accounts) can use the Nintendo Switch Online services.
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Does deleting a Nintendo Account unlink it?

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.
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What happens to a Nintendo child account when they turn 18?

Please note that once a child account is created, it will not turn into a general Nintendo Account even once the user turns 18.
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Do you need a Nintendo Account to play Switch?

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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Do I link My Nintendo account to my kids Switch?

Nintendo Accounts for children (age 12 and under) must be created through the parent or guardian's Nintendo Account. Once the child's Nintendo Account has been created, it can be linked to Nintendo Switch.
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How do I create a Nintendo Account for my child?

Sign in to your Nintendo Account. Select "Family Group", then "Add member", followed by "Create a child account". Next, enter information for the child who will use the account. After confirming the content, select OK.
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Can you play online without Nintendo Account?

You will still be able to play games such as Splatoon 3 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in single-player or local multiplayer, but won't be able to compete against your friends over the internet if you don't have an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription.
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Do you need a Nintendo online account to buy games?

And true to its name, the service is only for the Nintendo Switch; it doesn't apply to other Nintendo systems. Nintendo Switch Online isn't required for other online features of the system. Anyone can access the Nintendo eShop, add friends, update games, and access game news whether or not they have a subscription.
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Can 2 users use the same Nintendo Account?

No, you cannot link multiple Nintendo Network IDs to a Nintendo Account. Only one Nintendo Network ID can be linked to a Nintendo Account.
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