Can you have two Nintendo accounts on one Switch?
Yes, you can have two Nintendo accounts on one Switch, with the ability to create up to 8 user accounts on a single console, allowing multiple players to save their settings and progress across games. Each Nintendo Account can be linked to a user account, providing access to online features such as online game modes, global rankings, and DLC.
Understanding Nintendo Accounts and User Profiles
To set up multiple Nintendo Accounts on one Switch, you can create a new user account or import from a previous Switch console. Each user account can have its own Nintendo Account linked to it, allowing for separate digital purchases and game saves.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can you have 2 seperate accounts on Nintendo Switch?
Up to 8 user accounts can be created on one Nintendo Switch console, and each account can have its own Nintendo Account linked to it.
2. 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.
3. Can two Nintendo accounts share games?
Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that purchased them, but all users on a system will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the system as their primary console.
4. How do I allow other users to play games on Switch?
To allow other users to play games on Switch, choose Create New User, select an icon and nickname, and then sign in and link the Nintendo Account with the digital games you want to share.
5. Why can’t I play a game on my Switch on a different account?
This error message may indicate that you are not using the primary console for the Nintendo Account that purchased the game, and on a non-primary console, the game can only be started by the player that owns the game.
6. How do I play a Switch game on multiple profiles?
To play a Switch game on multiple profiles, set your primary console to be the other person’s, and you’ll both be able to play the games on the account you want.
7. Can you have two profiles under one Nintendo Account?
Nintendo lets you add up to 8 unique user profiles on a Switch, which are more than enough for most families and friend groups, and each profile will be able to save their settings and progress across games.
8. What does linking a Nintendo Account do?
Linking a Nintendo Account to a user account provides access to online features such as online game modes, global rankings, and DLC.
9. Do both players need the same game to play Nintendo Switch online?
You will need 2 Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions for both users to play online against each other, and for multiplayer, you do need one copy for each console.
10. Do you need a separate Nintendo online account for each user?
Each Nintendo Account needs an Individual Membership or needs to be part of a Family Membership to access Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack benefits.
11. Does each account on Switch need online?
The Nintendo Switch Online membership is not for one Nintendo Switch console, but for one Nintendo Account, and as long as it’s linked to your Nintendo Account, you can use the Nintendo Switch Online service from any Nintendo Switch console.
12. How much is Nintendo family plan?
The Family Plan costs $34.99 per year and allows the entire family access to Nintendo Switch Online.
13. How do I link my child’s Nintendo Account to Switch?
To link your child’s Nintendo Account to Switch, select System Settings on the HOME Menu, scroll down to highlight Users, then select the appropriate user account to access the Profile Settings, and select Link Nintendo Account.
14. How do I link my Nintendo account to my family plan?
To link your Nintendo Account to your Family Plan, click Nintendo Account in the upper-left corner of the screen to access your account settings, select Family group, and select Add member.
15. Are Switch games tied to user or account?
Purchases on the Nintendo Switch eShop are tied to the Nintendo Account that made the purchase, and you can register one primary console per Nintendo Account, and once you’ve registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console.