How to Link a Nintendo Account?

How to Link a Nintendo Account to Nintendo 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.

What does it Mean to Link 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 ... Earn My Nintendo points for purchases made on Nintendo Switch.

Can you Link a Nintendo Account to each Profile?

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

How do I Link my Child's Nintendo Account?

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.

How do I Link my Nintendo Account to all Users?

Select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
Scroll down to highlight Users, then select Add User.
Click Next.
Select the icon you would like to have associated to your account.
Once you have selected a character, enter a nickname when prompted.
Select OK again to confirm.

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 .

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.

How do I Link my Nintendo Online Account?

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.”

Can you Link 2 Nintendo Switches Together?

If everyone is gathered in the same room, you can link together up to eight Nintendo Switch family systems via local wireless also known as “couch coop” in compatible games. Multiplayer features vary by game; see individual games for details.

How do I Link my Nintendo Switch Devices?

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.

How to Link a Nintendo Network ID to a 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 on-screen steps to add your NNID and password.

How to Link a Nintendo Account to Nintendo 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.”

How do I Link Two Nintendo Accounts?

Select System Settings from the Home screen of your Nintendo Switch.
Scroll down and select Users from the menu on the left.
Select the profile you want to link a Nintendo Account to.
Select Link Nintendo Account.

How do I Link my Nintendo Account to my Family?

Log in to the admin Nintendo Account for the family group. If you don't yet have a Nintendo Account, visit the Nintendo Account website to create one.
Click Nintendo Account in the upper-left corner of the screen to access your account settings.
Select Family group.
Select Add member.

How to Add or Change a Nintendo Account on Nintendo Switch

Select System Settings from the Home screen of your Nintendo Switch. Scroll down and select Users from the menu on the left. Select the profile you want to link a Nintendo Account to. Select Link Nintendo Account.

What does it Mean to Link an Account on Nintendo Switch?

What is the Purpose of Linking a Nintendo Account to Nintendo Switch? ... 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)

Can you Link Multiple Accounts to Nintendo Switch?

Up to 8 Nintendo Accounts can be linked to a Nintendo Switch console at a time.

Why Can't I Link my Nintendo Switch 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.

How do I Access my Nintendo Account?

From the HOME Menu, select the user's page you wish to edit.
Select User Settings.
Scroll down to the Nintendo Account section, then select Check Your Account Information.
Select View email address/Sign-in ID.