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Why is My Nintendo account already linked to my Epic Games account?

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.
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How do I unlink my Nintendo Account from Epic?

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.
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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.
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Why does Epic Games say I already have an account?

"You already have an account, please sign in."

This error message means that the email address is already in use on another account. You can change the email address by following the steps here: Change the email on your Epic Games account.
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What happens if I unlink my Epic Games account from Nintendo Switch?

Your game progress and purchases are stored on your Epic Games account, so if you unlink your console account from your Epic Games account, you'll lose access to that data from your disconnected console account.
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How to Link and Unlink Epic Games Account to Xbox, PS4 and Nintendo Switch Consoles

How do I relink my Epic account to a switch?

Click on Sign-in in the top right corner and sign into your Epic Games account. Hover over your display name and click Account. Click on Connect for the account that you want to link to your Epic account. Click on Link Account.
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How do I change my Epic account on a switch?

Once the game loads, press the A Button to continue to the log in screen. Select the option to either "Sign up," (create a new Epic account) "Log in," (Link an existing Epic account) or "No Thanks" (Use your Nintendo Account only to create a non-descript Epic account).
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How do I unlink my Epic Games account and relink?

If you still want to disconnect, follow these steps:
  1. Verify your Email Address.
  2. Visit your Connected Accounts Page.
  3. Click on the Accounts Tab.
  4. Click the DISCONNECT button below the platform you want to disconnect.
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Why wont it let me log into my Epic Games account?

If you are attempting to log in with your Epic Games account credentials, and you are repeatedly being returned to the login page, try clearing the cache of the browser, and then enter your login information again. Alternatively, try opening this link in an Incognito window or an alternate browser to log in.
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How do I find out what email is linked to my Epic Games account?

If you don't remember the current email address on your Epic Games account
  1. Go to the Account portal and look at the email in the ACCOUNT INFO section. ...
  2. If you remember your account password, you can reset your password in the PASSWORD & SECURITY section of the account portal.
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Why can't I unlink my Nintendo account?

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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How do I see what accounts are linked to my Nintendo account?

Checking the linked account

You can check the email address (login ID) and family of the Nintendo Account that's linked with a particular user. From the HOME Menu, select the user's icon to access the user page. Select "User Settings" → "Check Account Information".
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How do I unlink my Nintendo account from a user?

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.
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How do I delete my fortnite account on Nintendo Switch?

When you log in, the ACCOUNT SETTINGS page displays.
  1. Scroll to the DELETE ACCOUNT section and click the DELETE ACCOUNT button. ...
  2. Enter the security code sent to the email address associated with your Epic Games account.
  3. Click CONFIRM ACCOUNT DELETION.
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How to find out what email i used for fortnite on Nintendo Switch?

You can view part of the email address associated to your Nintendo Account through the Profile Settings on your Nintendo Switch, and, if you know your Nintendo Account password, can review the complete email address: On the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu, select your user icon. Select User Settings.
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How do I merge Epic Games accounts?

There is no way to merge two Epic Games accounts. Player Support is unable to assist with requests for merging accounts. If you want to connect an Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch account to your Epic Games account, go to your Accounts Connections page to do so.
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Why does Epic Games say my email is already in use?

There are two reasons that your console account might say it's already linked: Your console account is already linked to an Epic Games account. Your console account is linked to a nameless account.
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How do I fix sorry but this account has already been associated with another Epic game account?

Sign in to the Nintendo Account website using your Nintendo Account that was originally linked to your Epic Games account. Return to the Epic Games Account Connections page and select Connect under Nintendo Switch to relink your Nintendo Account.
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Can you have 2 Fortnite accounts on switch?

The easiest way to play on a different Fortnite account on the Nintendo Switch is to create a new profile. That's usually how players make multiple accounts for games on the Switch, such as on Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
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Where is my Epic account on Nintendo Switch?

From the lobby, open the main menu in the top left corner. Select settings after clicking on the gear icon. Select the account page. Your Epic Account ID can be found under the Account Info.
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Can I relink my Epic Games account?

There are a few things you need to do to relink your console account and resolve the issue: Sign in to console account and register your Epic Games account. Verify your email address. Unlink your console account from the account with no data.
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Does resetting switch unlink Nintendo Account?

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. Your Nintendo Account contains your Nintendo eShop purchase history and balance.
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Can you have 2 Nintendo Accounts linked?

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.
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Can I change which profile My Nintendo account is linked to?

The only way to change this information is to create a new Nintendo Network ID. You do not need to delete the current Nintendo Network ID to create a new one on your system. Deleting a Nintendo Network ID will also delete any purchases or digital content that is associated to that account.
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