How to Connect Nintendo Account to Switch?

How to Link your Nintendo ID with your Nintendo Switch

Head to the System Settings > User.
Go into your Avatar.
Go all the way down to “Linked Nintendo Account ” at the bottom.
Choose how you want to connect your account.
Enter all your details.
Check youre all set for the Nintendo eShop.

How do I Link my New Nintendo Account to my Switch?

At any point after you have created a user account select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
Scroll down to highlight Users, then select the appropriate user account to access the Profile Settings.
Select Link Nintendo Account.
Select Create a new account to set up a new Nintendo Account.

Why Can't I Link my Nintendo Account?

You cannot link a Nintendo Network ID if the NNID is set to restrict offdevice usage. Access your NNID settings on a Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family system, and verify that the NNID is set to allow Usage from PCs and Other Devices Wii U or NonNintendo Device Setting Nintendo 3DS.

How do I Link my Nintendo ID to My 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.
Click the box next to Nintendo Network ID .
Follow the onscreen steps to add your NNID and password.

What is the Purpose of Linking a Nintendo Account to ...

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 ... Earn My Nintendo points for purchases made on Nintendo Switch.

Should I Link Nintendo Account to Switch?

A Nintendo Account is required to use online services on Nintendo Switch systems such as Nintendo Switch eShop purchases. A Nintendo Account is also used for certain web services like My Nintendo, and can be used with smartdevice applications like Super Mario Run.

Is it Safe to Link a Nintendo Account?

Nintendo is notifying affected users via email, but only people with an older NNID account are at risk. However, even if you have a newer Nintendo Account for Switch, you may have linked it with your NNID to share eShop funds across the different systems.

Can you Link the same Nintendo Account to Multiple Accounts?

No. 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 youve purchased are playable by everyone on the active Nintendo Switch console for your Nintendo Account.