What accounts are linked to my Nintendo account?
To find out what accounts are linked to your Nintendo account, you can check the email address (login ID) and family of the Nintendo Account that’s linked with a particular user by selecting the user’s icon from the HOME Menu, accessing the user page, and then selecting “User Settings” → “Check Account Information”. You can also visit the Nintendo Account website at http://accounts.nintendo.com, sign in to your Nintendo Account, and select “Shop Menu” → “Information About Account Activity” to view a list of transactions associated with your Nintendo Account.
Understanding Nintendo Account Linking
To understand which accounts are linked to your Nintendo Account, it’s essential to know how Nintendo Account linking works. You can link up to 8 Nintendo Accounts to a single Nintendo Switch console, and games purchased with one Nintendo Account can be played by all users on the active Nintendo Switch console.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Check Which Nintendo Account Is Linked to My Nintendo Switch User Profile?
Yes, you can check which Nintendo Account is linked to your Nintendo Switch user profile by selecting the user’s page, then User Settings, scrolling down to the Nintendo Account section, and selecting Check Your Account Information.
Can a Nintendo Account be linked to multiple accounts?
Yes, a Nintendo Account can be linked to multiple user accounts on different Nintendo Switch consoles, but you can only activate one primary console per Nintendo Account.
What games are linked to my Nintendo account?
To find out what games are linked to your Nintendo account, visit the Nintendo Account website, sign in, and select “Shop Menu” → “Information About Account Activity” to view a list of transactions associated with your Nintendo Account.
What happens if you link a Nintendo Account to another switch?
When you link a Nintendo Account to another Nintendo Switch console, you can play digital games you’ve purchased on any Nintendo Switch console linked to your Nintendo Account, but only on the primary console can games be played by all users without needing to sign in to the Nintendo Account.
Can you use the same Nintendo Account on two switch profiles?
Yes, you can use the same Nintendo Account on multiple Nintendo Switch profiles, and play digital games you’ve purchased on any Nintendo Switch console linked to your Nintendo Account.
Can 2 Nintendo Accounts on the same switch share an online subscription?
Players using a family membership can access the Nintendo Switch Online service via the same Nintendo Switch system or multiple systems, but multiple users on the same console are not automatically covered by a family membership.
Will I lose my games if I delete My Nintendo account?
Yes, deleting a Nintendo Account will result in the loss of all digital content purchased or acquired with that account, including in-app content and coins.
Are my games saved to My Nintendo account?
Yes, save data is linked to your Nintendo Account, so you can access it by signing in to your Nintendo Account on any Nintendo Switch console.
Is My Nintendo account the same as my Switch account?
No, a Nintendo Account is used for Nintendo Switch online services, while a Nintendo Switch account refers to the user profile on the Nintendo Switch console.
Can two Nintendo Accounts share games?
Yes, two Nintendo Accounts can share digital games if they are both linked to the same Nintendo Switch console and one of the accounts has purchased the game.
Can you unlink a Nintendo Account?
No, once a Nintendo Account is linked to a user account, this link cannot be undone without deleting the user account.
How many linked accounts on Nintendo Switch?
You can link up to 8 Nintendo Accounts to a single Nintendo Switch console.
Why does it say my Nintendo account is already linked?
A Nintendo Account cannot be linked to more than one user on a single Nintendo Switch console, so if you see this error, you may need to create a new Nintendo Account or use a different user account.
Can you have two Nintendo Accounts on one email?
No, an email address can only be linked to one Nintendo Account.
Will I lose my game progress if I get a new Switch?
Yes, save data is stored on the console you’re currently using, so if you get a new Nintendo Switch, you’ll need to transfer your save data to continue playing with your latest save data.
Does Nintendo delete old accounts?
Yes, Nintendo will permanently delete an account after 30 days of inactivity if the account holder does not log in or take any action to prevent deletion.