What is a Nintendo Network Id?

How do I Find my Nintendo Network ID?

From the HOME Menu, tap System Settings, and then tap Nintendo Network ID Settings. The Nintendo Network ID will be displayed on the top screen.

What is a Nintendo Network ID on Switch?

Nintendo Network ID is a unique identifier made up of 6 to 16 characters that allows you to access certain Nintendo Network services. By registering a Nintendo Network ID to your Wii U or Nintendo 3DS, you can enjoy a wide range of network services.

What does a Nintendo Network ID Look Like?

Your Nintendo Network ID is written in grey text on the top screen next to the word ID. Your Mii name is written in black text, and also appears beside the picture of your Mii.

Is Nintendo Network ID the same as Nintendo Account?

Your Nintendo Network ID not the same as your Nintendo Account User ID was used for online services with the Wii U and 3DS, where it provided access to the Nintendo eShop and Miiverse. You can link your Nintendo Network ID to your Nintendo account through the Nintendo account settings page.

What is Nintendo Network ID on Switch?

Nintendo Network ID is a unique identifier made up of 6 to 16 characters that allows you to access certain Nintendo Network services. You can post about your game experiences on Miiverse, our unique network communication service, get access to great downloadable content from Nintendo eShop , and much more.

How to View Your Nintendo Network ID From Your Friend List

From the HOME Menu, tap Friend List on the left. Your Nintendo Network ID will be displayed in orange lettering, in the top-right corner. You can also view your Nintendo Network ID if you tap on your profile to open up more details.

How do I Get a Nintendo Network ID on Switch?

Go to the Nintendo Account website and click Sign in/Create account.
Click Create a Nintendo Account.
Enter your date of birth and click Submit.
Select the sign-in method you want to use.

How to Link an Existing Nintendo Network ID

From the HOME menu, select System Settings.
Select Nintendo Network ID Settings, then select Next.
Select Link an Existing ID.
Read through the information regarding Nintendo eShop, Country settings, account deletion, linking, and Parental Controls .

Why Can't I Link my Nintendo Account to my 3DS?

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.

Does 3DS Use Nintendo Account?

What's the difference between a Nintendo Network ID and a Nintendo Account? The short answer is that an NNID is used to make purchases on the Wii U and 3DS, while a Nintendo Account is used to make purchases on the Switch. You earn points for completing achievements in games connected to your Nintendo Account.

How do I Link my Nintendo 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 I Link my Nintendo Network ID to Another 3DS?

A Nintendo Network ID can be linked to one Wii U and one system in the Nintendo 3DS family. It is not possible to link the same Nintendo Network account to multiple Wii U or multiple Nintendo 3DS family systems at the same time.

Can I Make a New Nintendo Network ID?

The Nintendo Network ID username and country cannot be changed once the account is created. The only way to change this information is to create a new Nintendo Network ID. Deleting a Nintendo Network ID will also delete any purchases or digital content that is associated to that account.

How do you Create a Nintendo Account and 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.

What is Nintendo Network ID Switch?

According to Nintendo's FAQ page your Network ID was an ID specifically created for the 3DS and Wii U systems in order to access online features and make purchases in the eShop while on your console.

Can you Still Make a Nintendo Network ID?

The Nintendo Network ID (username) and country cannot be changed once the account is created. The only way to change this information is to create a new Nintendo Network ID. You do not need to delete the current Nintendo Network ID to create a new one on your system.

Are Nintendo Network IDS Free?

The Nintendo Network itself is a free service, though some of the available content (such as downloadable content from the Nintendo eShop) costs money.

What Happens if you Don't have a Nintendo Network ID?

Visit the Forgot NNID website. Enter the E-Mail Address associated with your account into the appropriate field. Select either Birth Date or Nickname. An e-mail with your Nintendo Network ID(s) will be sent to the e-mail address associated to your Nintendo Network account.

Can you Link Multiple Nintendo Network IDS?

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