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Will deleting Nintendo Account delete everything?

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
My Nintendo
My Nintendo is a Nintendo Account service that connects your Nintendo experiences across multiple touchpoints, from gaming systems to computers and smartphones. Earn points by playing apps on your smart devices or buying digital games for your Nintendo Switch, Wii U, or Nintendo 3DS systems.
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rewards program. Digital content that you purchased or acquired and that is linked to your Nintendo Account, including in-app content and coins.
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Does deleting a user on switch delete everything?

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.
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What do I lose if I delete My Nintendo Network ID?

Deleting a Nintendo Network ID will also delete the following information associated to the account: Nintendo eShop activity and balance, Friend List, and registered e-mail address. If the Nintendo Network ID has also been linked to a Wii U, deleting the account will delete the above information from both systems.
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Can you recover a deleted Nintendo Account?

You may reactivate your account for a period of 30 days after deletion. Once the 30-day time frame has passed, the account will be permanently deleted and cannot be restored. Nintendo Accounts for children can only be reactivated through the parent/guardian's account.
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Can you permanently delete games from Nintendo Account?

It's not possible to delete individual games from the Nintendo eShop account. The game can be deleted from the Wii U Menu and will remain available to redownload in the Nintendo eShop.
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Nintendo Switch: How to Remove/Delete a User

What happens when you delete a Nintendo user?

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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How do I delete My Nintendo account save data?

Complete these steps
  1. From the HOME Menu, select System Settings.
  2. Scroll down and select Data Management, then Delete Save Data. ...
  3. Select the game title for which you want to delete the save data.
  4. If available, select the User for which you want to delete the save data, or select Delete All Save Data for this Software.
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How long does it take for a Nintendo Account to delete?

Note that after confirming deletion, the account will enter a period of 30-day deactivation inside which you'll be able to reverse the process of deletion. After that, your account will be deleted for good. The last step is to click on Confirm and Proceed to complete the deletion of your Nintendo account.
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What happens if I deregister my Nintendo account?

Deregistering one console will allow you to select a different console as the primary console for your Nintendo Account. Each Nintendo Account can have one primary Nintendo Switch console at a time.
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How do I recover my Nintendo account without email?

  1. If you are unable to sign in using your email address, it is likely that your Sign-In Method Preference is set to "Sign-in ID Only".
  2. Your sign-in ID can be found in the "Nintendo Account" section of the User Settings on a Nintendo Switch system.
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What happens if you delete your eShop account?

Note: Removing (deleting) a Nintendo eShop account will also remove all Ambassador licenses and they will no longer be available for download. Select the Nintendo eShop icon on the system's HOME menu. Scroll left and select Settings/Other. Scroll down and select Delete Account.
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Is removing an account deleting it?

When you remove an account, everything associated with that account is also deleted from your phone. This includes email, contacts, and settings. Important: You're using an older Android version. Some of these steps work only on Android 9 and up.
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Does deleting a user profile delete the account?

Once you do this, their account should be deleted. Quick tip: Deleting a user from your Windows 10 machine will permanently delete all of their associated data, documents, and more. If needed, ensure the user has a backup of any important files they want to keep before you delete.
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Can you unlink a Nintendo Account from switch?

Complete these steps. 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 many times can you deregister a Nintendo Switch?

Important. You can deactivate a primary Nintendo Switch console through the settings on the console itself. If you don't have access to the primary console, you can deactivate a console from your Nintendo Account remotely; however, this can only be done once per year.
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Can you use the same Nintendo Account on two profiles?

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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Can you delete a Nintendo Account and use 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 many accounts can be on a Nintendo Account?

Up to 8 user accounts can be created on one console.
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How many accounts can I have on my Nintendo account?

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.
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Can I delete a switch game and keep save data?

Luckily, the Switch allows you to delete and reinstall games you've purchased on your Nintendo account whenever you want, with no impact on the save data.
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Is data saved to Nintendo Account?

Save data is linked to your Nintendo Account, so you can access it by signing in. If you move to a new system, you can pick up right where you left off in your game by downloading your data. Automatic backup is enabled by default. You can change this in the Nintendo Switch system settings.
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What happens if you change your Nintendo Account email?

A verification code will be sent to the new email address that you entered. Enter the verification code from the email, then click Submit to confirm the change. If you did not receive the verification emails, make sure that you are checking the correct email address and re-submit your request.
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