Can you have Pokémon GO on 2 phones?
You can have Pokémon GO on two phones, but you cannot use the same account on both devices at the same time, as the game uses GPS location to determine your location and provide a unique gaming experience. Having multiple accounts on different phones is possible, but it is considered a Terms of Service violation by Niantic, the game developer, and may result in penalties, including account suspension or bans.
Understanding Pokémon GO Accounts and Devices
To play Pokémon GO on two phones, you need to have separate accounts for each device, and each account must be linked to a unique email address or Pokémon Trainer Club account. This means you cannot use the same login credentials for multiple accounts, and attempting to do so may result in login errors or account restrictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I have the same Pokémon GO account on 2 phones?
You can have the same Pokémon GO account on two phones, but not at the same time, as the game uses GPS location to determine your location and provide a unique gaming experience.
2. Does Pokémon GO sync across devices?
Pokémon GO syncs your progress across devices as long as your accounts share a login method, ensuring that your distance traveled and other game progress are up-to-date on all devices.
3. Is it OK to have 2 Pokémon GO accounts?
Having multiple Pokémon GO accounts is considered a Terms of Service violation by Niantic, and may result in penalties, including account suspension or bans, although bans are typically limited to players who hack the client or spoof their locations.
4. Why do people play Pokémon GO on multiple phones?
Players use multiple phones to gain an unfair advantage in the game, such as tandem gym attacking, staggering gym attacks, and berry flooding, which can provide significant benefits in the game.
5. Can you link more than one Pokémon GO account to home?
You can link multiple Pokémon GO accounts to Pokémon HOME, allowing you to transfer Pokémon between accounts and games, including Pokémon Scarlet, Pokémon Violet, and other compatible games.
6. How does Niantic detect multiple accounts?
Niantic may detect multiple accounts through reports from other players or by monitoring account activity, although the company has not publicly disclosed its methods for detecting multi-accounting.
7. How do I log into Pokémon GO on another device?
To log into Pokémon GO on another device, you need to link your account to the new device using the same login credentials, and then sync your progress to ensure that your game data is up-to-date.
8. How does Pokémon GO know if you are spoofing?
Pokémon GO can detect spoofing by checking your IP address and geo-location, which can reveal if you are attempting to fake your location to gain an unfair advantage in the game.
9. Can I transfer the same Pokémon twice?
You cannot transfer the same Pokémon twice in Pokémon GO, as each trade is set in stone and cannot be undone or reversed.
10. Can you transfer a Pokémon through every game?
You can transfer Pokémon between Pokémon HOME and certain games, including Pokémon Scarlet, Pokémon Violet, and other compatible games, but not all Pokémon games support Pokémon transfers.
11. What is a soft ban in Pokémon GO?
A soft ban in Pokémon GO is a temporary account restriction that prevents you from catching Pokémon or collecting items from PokéStops for a period of time, usually 12 hours.
12. How many Pokémon GO accounts can you link to switch?
There is no limit to the number of Pokémon GO accounts that can be linked to a single Nintendo Switch save file, allowing you to connect multiple accounts to the same console.
13. Can you have two Pokémon GO accounts on one email?
You cannot have two Pokémon GO accounts on the same email address, as each account must be linked to a unique email address or Pokémon Trainer Club account.
14. How do I share my Pokémon Go account?
You can share your Pokémon GO account by linking it to another device or transferring Pokémon to another account, but be aware that account sharing is against the Terms of Service and may result in penalties.
15. Can you get banned from Pokémon GO for having 2 accounts?
You can get banned from Pokémon GO for having multiple accounts, although bans are typically limited to players who hack the client or spoof their locations, and Niantic may warn or suspend accounts instead of banning them outright.