Can you link multiple Users to one Nintendo Account?
A Nintendo Account family group allows up to 8 Nintendo Account users to connect together into one group.
Can I merge 2 Nintendo Accounts?
No. It is not possible to combine multiple Nintendo Accounts together, or to add additional members to a Nintendo Account (including the My Nintendo service). Anyone wishing to create a Nintendo Account and/or join the My Nintendo service will need to create a new account.
Can two people play on the same Nintendo Account at the same time?
If you want to play your game at the same time someone else also plays it: Make sure you are playing on a system that is not the primary console for your Nintendo Account. You will need to have an active internet connection on that system. The other user must play on the primary console for your Nintendo Account.
Can two Nintendo Accounts share games?
Yes. Anyone that uses your primary Nintendo Switch console will be able to play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account*. Please note that you can set one console per Nintendo Account as your primary console.
How many Users can be linked to a Nintendo online account?
A family membership provides the Nintendo Switch Online service to everyone in the purchaser's family group (up to 8 people).
Does each family member need their own Nintendo Account?
Parents and guardians can create and manage individual Nintendo Accounts for children ages 12 and younger. This lets everyone in the family have fun earning and redeeming My Nintendo points on their own accounts, while letting you stay in control of the family group.
Can 2 accounts share Nintendo Switch Online?
Purchasing a Nintendo Switch Online Family or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Family membership provides the Nintendo Switch Online service to everyone in the purchaser's Nintendo Account family group (up to 8 Nintendo Account users).
How do I link my Switch accounts?
Complete these steps
Select System Settings on the HOME Menu. Scroll down to highlight Users, then select the user you want to link to to access the Profile Settings. Select Link Nintendo Account. Sign in to your Nintendo Account.
Why can't I play Switch games on a different profile?
On an account's secondary Switch: you can only play digital games or dlc when online, and you can't play digital games or dlc in multiple profiles. If you make the Switch the primary Switch for that account, you can play games offline and you can play games in all of the profiles.
What does linking a Nintendo Account do?
Each individual player on Nintendo Switch can create their own user account (up to 8 per system), to manage personal settings and save data. 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)
Does linking a Nintendo Account delete save data?
If you have save data backups stored to the Save Data Cloud service, you will be able to download them once you create a new user and link to it your Nintendo Account. All software saved on the microSD card, except for screenshots, will become unusable. (Data on the microSD card will not be deleted.)
How many users can you have on your Nintendo Switch?
You can have up to 8 user accounts on a single Nintendo Switch console.
How do I switch profiles on a switch?
Only the family group admin can transfer the admin role and set a parent/guardian account. Nintendo Accounts added for children aged 12 and under are automatically set as a supervised account. You may find our information on adding a Nintendo Account to a family group helpful.
Do I need to create a separate Nintendo Account for my child?
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 you have two Nintendo Accounts on one email?
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.
What is the difference between a Nintendo Account and a child account?
* In order to use online features on the Nintendo Switch, a Nintendo Account must be linked with a user account on your console. Use the "Create a Nintendo Account" button on the Nintendo homepage to create a free account.
How do I add family members to my Nintendo account?
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.
Is linking a Nintendo Account free?
Do you have games you want to share with friends and family? Luckily, Nintendo allows you to game share on the Switch console. You'll just need to log into a friend's Switch and set their console as the primary console. Afterwards, you'll be able to redownload games from the eShop.
Why can't I link my Nintendo account?
Click the "Family Group" tab on the left hand side of your account page. There, you can invite someone to your family group via email address, or create an account for a child. A child account, for ages up to 17, will be linked to the admin's email address.
How do I link my Nintendo account to my child?
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 share games between profiles on Switch?
Please note that you can register one primary console per Nintendo Account. 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.
How do I share My Nintendo account?
Up to 7 additional members can be added to a Nintendo Account family group.
How do I know if My Nintendo account is linked?
Can other people play my games on Nintendo Switch? All user accounts on your primary Nintendo Switch console can play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account.
Do I need two Nintendo Accounts?
With a Family Membership, up to eight Nintendo Accounts in a family group can use Nintendo Switch Online services—even if everyone lives under a different roof. You can set restrictions for each supervised account via parental controls.
Can I share my Nintendo account with family?
A Nintendo Account is used for Nintendo Switch online services (including the Nintendo Switch eShop), smart device applications (like Super Mario Run), off-device software purchases, and the My Nintendo loyalty service. A Nintendo Account is created off-device (through the Nintendo Account website).
Can a child account play my games on switch?
Nintendo Accounts can be linked to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, but you can only have one primary console at a time. The first Nintendo Switch console you use to connect to Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch will become your primary console.
Can my child use My Nintendo online 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.
Is a Nintendo Account the same as a switch account?
Up to 8 user accounts can be created on Nintendo Switch. If the "Add User" option does not appear, there are already 8 user accounts on the system. You will need to delete an existing user before you can add another one.
Do I need a separate Nintendo Account for each switch?
Can a 13 year old have a Nintendo Account?
Is linking a Nintendo Account permanent?
Why can't i add Users to my Nintendo Switch?
If you have save data backups stored to the Save Data Cloud service, you will be able to download them once you create a new user and link to it your Nintendo Account. All software saved on the microSD card, except for screenshots, will become unusable. (Data on the microSD card will not be deleted.)