How do I Unsupervise my Nintendo Account?
To unsupervise your Nintendo Account, you need to follow a series of steps, starting with logging in to an admin or parent/guardian Nintendo Account in the family group, then selecting Family group, choosing the Nintendo Account you want to stop supervising, and finally selecting Lift parental controls restrictions. This process is crucial for users who are 16 years or older and have already registered an email address to their Nintendo Account, as those under 16 or without an email address cannot have these restrictions lifted.
Understanding Nintendo Account Supervision
A supervised Nintendo Account is typically assigned to users aged 12 and under, restricting certain functions within the family group, although they can still use standard Nintendo Account features like the Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I turn off parental supervision on Nintendo?
To turn off parental supervision on Nintendo, go to System Settings on the HOME Menu, scroll down to Parental Controls, select Change Settings, enter the Parental Controls PIN, and then press the X Button to delete the settings and PIN.
2. How do I unlink my Nintendo account from this account?
To unlink an NNID from your Nintendo Account, select User information, then Linked accounts, click Edit, and remove the link next to Nintendo Network ID.
3. What does deregistering a Switch do?
Deregistering a Nintendo Switch allows you to select a different console as the primary console for your Nintendo Account, with each account able to have only one primary console at a time.
4. Can a Nintendo Account be linked to multiple users?
Up to 8 user accounts can be created on a Nintendo Switch, and a user account can be linked to a Nintendo Account at any time, enabling online features.
5. How to remove parental control?
To remove parental control, especially on a child’s device with Android 7.0 or higher, open Settings, tap More and then Stop supervision, sign in or use your Parent Access Code, and follow the on-screen instructions.
6. Can you factory reset a Nintendo Switch with parental controls?
Yes, you can factory reset a Nintendo Switch with parental controls by going to System Settings, selecting System, then Formatting Options, and entering the Parental Control PIN if prompted.
7. Can you remove a child account from a Nintendo Account?
Nintendo Accounts for children can only be deleted through the parent/guardian’s Nintendo Account by logging in, clicking Family group, selecting the child’s account, and then clicking Other Settings.
8. How do I remove a supervised member from Family Link?
To remove a supervised child, go to g.co/YourFamily, select the child, click Account info, then Remove member, and you may need to enter your password to confirm.
9. What happens to a Nintendo child account when they turn 13?
A child account does not automatically turn into a general Nintendo Account when the user turns 18; it remains a child account unless changed manually.
10. Why is my Nintendo Account a child account?
Nintendo Accounts for children are created for users aged 0 through 17, while general Nintendo Accounts are for users aged 13 and older with an email account.
11. How long can a Nintendo Account be suspended?
A Nintendo Account can be suspended, and after a 30-day period, it will be permanently deleted and cannot be restored.
12. How do I change my age on my Nintendo Account?
To update the birthdate associated with your Nintendo Network ID, you need to contact Nintendo Support, as it cannot be changed through the system.
13. Can you remove a parental control on a Switch with a master key?
If you forget your PIN, you can obtain a master key from Nintendo Support by providing your Inquiry number and console serial number, which allows you to reset the PIN.
14. What is the effect of factory resetting a Switch?
Factory resetting a Nintendo Switch deletes all data, returning it to its original state, which means all games, saves, and settings will be erased.
15. Will I lose my games if I delete a user on Switch?
No, games purchased with a Nintendo Account are attached to the account, not the user, so you can redownload them on any Nintendo Switch console linked to your account after deleting a user.