How to Link Nintendo Account to Animal Crossing: New Horizons?

New Horizons on the Nintendo Switch

Select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu to launch Nintendo eShop. Select the account you will use to play Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Open Nintendo eShop, and select Enter Code on the left side of the screen. Enter the 16character download code.

How do I Link my Nintendo Account to Animal Crossing?

The first time you launch Animal Crossing : Pocket Camp, select Create/Link Nintendo Account when prompted. You can also link at any time during gameplay after completing the initial tutorial by clicking More at the bottom of the screen, then My Nintendo.

Do you Need a Nintendo Account to Play Animal Crossing: New Horizons?

Animal Crossing players do not need Nintendo Switch Online to play the game. One of the main benefits is that players can visit their friends islands if they have a Nintendo Online subscription. All that players would need to see other islands with Nintendo Online is their friends island codes.

How do I Connect my ACNH to Nintendo Online?

Launch the game from the Switch's Home Menu.
At the title screen, press the Minus Button to go to the Settings Menu.
Select "NookLink Settings".
You'll be asked if you want to activate the NookLink Features. Select "Yes, please".