How do I delete a linked Nintendo Account on my Switch?
To delete a linked Nintendo Account on your Switch, you need to unlink the account from your console and then delete the associated user account, which will remove all save data associated with that account. This process can be done by going to the Nintendo Account settings on your Switch, selecting the user account you want to delete, and following the on-screen instructions to unlink and delete the account.
Understanding Nintendo Account Deletion
Before proceeding with deleting a linked Nintendo Account, it’s essential to understand the implications of this action. Deleting a Nintendo Account will result in the loss of all digital content purchased or acquired through that account, including games, in-app content, and coins. Additionally, any save data associated with the account will be deleted and cannot be restored.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I unlink a Nintendo Account from a Switch?
To unlink a single Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console, delete the associated user account. To unlink all Nintendo Accounts from a Nintendo Switch console, initialize the Nintendo Switch console.
2. Can I change linked accounts on Switch?
Only one Nintendo Account can be linked to each user. Once linked, you cannot change your user account to link to a different Nintendo Account.
3. Why can’t I change my linked account on Switch?
This is because only one Nintendo Account can be linked to each user, and once linked, this association cannot be changed.
4. Can a Switch have more than one linked account?
Yes, you can link up to 8 Nintendo Accounts to a single Nintendo Switch console.
5. What happens if you remove an account from Switch?
Deleting a user account will delete all save data associated with the account, and this data cannot be restored once it is deleted.
6. What happens if you delete a linked Nintendo Account?
Deleting a user account will delete all save data associated with the account, but the Nintendo Account itself will not be deleted if it is linked to another user account.
7. Does deleting a Nintendo Account delete everything?
Yes, deleting a Nintendo Account will result in the loss of all data associated with it, including mission status, points and rewards, digital content, and more.
8. Does Nintendo delete inactive accounts?
Yes, Nintendo Accounts that are inactive for an extended period may be subject to deletion, with a 30-day notice period before permanent deletion.
9. Will I lose my games if I delete a user on Switch?
You will lose save data not backed up to the Cloud, but games and other content purchased through the eShop will remain accessible on other Nintendo Switch consoles linked to the same Nintendo Account.
10. How long do Nintendo accounts last?
Nintendo Accounts will be deactivated for 30 days after starting the deletion process and can be reactivated during this timeframe. After 30 days, the account will be permanently deleted.
11. How do I unlink My Nintendo Network ID?
To unlink an NNID from your Nintendo Account, go to User information, then Linked accounts, and click Edit to remove the link.
12. Can I delete my Nintendo account and make a new one with the same email?
No, only one email address can be linked to one Nintendo Account, and if the email address is already registered, it cannot be used again.
13. Can you unlink an email from a Nintendo Account?
Yes, you can unlink an email address from a Nintendo Account by going to the Nintendo Account website, selecting User information, and editing the email address.
14. 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.
15. Can two Nintendo accounts share games on the same Switch?
Yes, digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that purchased them, and all users on a system can play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the system as their primary console.