How to Let Other Profiles Play Games on Switch

To let other profiles play games on Nintendo Switch, you need to link your Nintendo Account to the non-primary Nintendo Switch systems that you wish to play your digital games on, and then redownload the games or content you want to access on each Nintendo Switch system. By doing so, you can play digital games that you’ve purchased with your Nintendo Account on any Nintendo Switch console, and other players can also access your digital games on the primary console.

Understanding Nintendo Switch Accounts and Game Sharing

Setting Up Multiple User Accounts

To play games on Nintendo Switch, you need to create a user account for each person who will play on the console, and you can create up to 8 user accounts on one console. Each user account can be linked to a Nintendo Account, which allows you to access your digital games and play them on any Nintendo Switch console.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can other profiles play my Switch games?: Yes, other profiles can play your Switch games if they are using the primary console that you have registered with your Nintendo Account.
2. How do I allow other users to play games on Switch?: You can allow other users to play games on Switch by linking your Nintendo Account to the non-primary Nintendo Switch systems and redownloading the games or content you want to access.
3. Why can’t other users play my games on Switch?: Other users may not be able to play your games on Switch if you are not using the primary console for the Nintendo Account that purchased the game.
4. Can 2 Switch accounts share games?: Yes, 2 Switch accounts can share games, but only digital games can be shared, and only one person can play a shared game at a time.
5. Can 2 accounts have the same primary Switch?: No, you can have only one primary console at a time for your Nintendo Account.
6. What is the difference between users and accounts on Nintendo Switch?: User accounts are used to manage each player’s save data and personal settings, while Nintendo Accounts are used to access digital games and play them on any Nintendo Switch console.
7. Can multiple users use the same Switch online account?: Yes, multiple users can use the same Switch online account if you have a Family Membership and create a Family Group.
8. How does Switch online work with multiple accounts?: If you purchase an Individual Membership, only the parent account can use Nintendo Switch Online, but if you purchase a Family Membership, any Child Accounts that are added to the Family Group can use the services.
9. How does multiple users work on Switch?: You can add up to 8 user accounts on one console, and each user account can be linked to a Nintendo Account.
10. Do I need a separate Nintendo Account for each user?: Yes, it is recommended to create a Nintendo Account for each user who will play on the Nintendo Switch console.
11. Can I share my Switch games with my family?: Yes, you can share your Switch games with your family by linking your Nintendo Account to the non-primary Nintendo Switch systems and redownloading the games or content you want to access.
12. Do all profiles on Switch get online?: Yes, all profiles on Switch can get online if you have a Family Membership and create a Family Group.
13. Is Switch online only for 1 account?: No, Switch online is not only for one account, you can have up to 8 accounts on Switch all linked to their own individual online accounts.
14. How many Switch users can be linked to a Nintendo Account?: Up to 8 user accounts can be created on the Nintendo Switch, and each user account can be linked to a Nintendo Account.
15. How do I deregister a primary Switch?: You can deregister a primary Switch by visiting the Nintendo Account website, signing in to your Nintendo Account, selecting Shop Menu, and then selecting Deregister Primary Console.