{"id":141718,"date":"2025-07-13T00:35:26","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T00:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=141718"},"modified":"2025-07-13T00:35:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-13T00:35:26","slug":"what-is-the-inquiry-code-for-nintendo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-inquiry-code-for-nintendo\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the inquiry code for Nintendo?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-inquiry-code-for-nintendo\/#What_is_the_Inquiry_Code_for_Nintendo\" title=\"What is the Inquiry Code for Nintendo?\">What is the Inquiry Code for Nintendo?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-inquiry-code-for-nintendo\/#Understanding_Nintendo_Inquiry_Codes\" title=\"Understanding Nintendo Inquiry Codes\">Understanding Nintendo Inquiry Codes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-inquiry-code-for-nintendo\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-inquiry-code-for-nintendo\/#1_How_do_I_find_my_Nintendo_Switch_inquiry_number\" title=\"1. How do I find my Nintendo Switch inquiry number?\">1. How do I find my Nintendo Switch inquiry number?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-inquiry-code-for-nintendo\/#2_What_is_the_5-digit_code_for_Nintendo_Switch\" title=\"2. What is the 5-digit code for Nintendo Switch?\">2. What is the 5-digit code for Nintendo Switch?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-inquiry-code-for-nintendo\/#3_How_do_I_find_my_Nintendo_5-digit_code\" title=\"3. How do I find my Nintendo 5-digit code?\">3. How do I find my Nintendo 5-digit code?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-inquiry-code-for-nintendo\/#4_What_is_the_16-digit_code_for_Nintendo_eShop\" title=\"4. What is the 16-digit code for Nintendo eShop?\">4. What is the 16-digit code for Nintendo eShop?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-inquiry-code-for-nintendo\/#5_Do_Nintendo_eShop_codes_still_work\" title=\"5. Do Nintendo eShop codes still work?\">5. Do Nintendo eShop codes still work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-inquiry-code-for-nintendo\/#6_How_to_get_Nintendo_eShop_for_free\" title=\"6. How to get Nintendo eShop for free?\">6. How to get Nintendo eShop for free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-inquiry-code-for-nintendo\/#7_Why_am_I_not_getting_a_verification_code_from_Nintendo\" title=\"7. Why am I not getting a verification code from Nintendo?\">7. Why am I not getting a verification code from Nintendo?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-inquiry-code-for-nintendo\/#8_What_is_a_5-digit_code\" title=\"8. What is a 5-digit code?\">8. What is a 5-digit code?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-inquiry-code-for-nintendo\/#9_What_is_the_12-digit_Switch_code\" title=\"9. What is the 12-digit Switch code?\">9. What is the 12-digit Switch code?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-inquiry-code-for-nintendo\/#10_How_do_you_get_a_Switch_code\" title=\"10. How do you get a Switch code?\">10. How do you get a Switch code?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-inquiry-code-for-nintendo\/#11_How_do_I_activate_a_Switch_code\" title=\"11. How do I activate a Switch code?\">11. How do I activate a Switch code?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-inquiry-code-for-nintendo\/#12_What_do_Nintendo_Switch_codes_do\" title=\"12. What do Nintendo Switch codes do?\">12. What do Nintendo Switch codes do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-inquiry-code-for-nintendo\/#13_How_long_is_a_Nintendo_verification_code\" title=\"13. How long is a Nintendo verification code?\">13. How long is a Nintendo verification code?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-inquiry-code-for-nintendo\/#14_Where_do_I_find_the_6-digit_registration_code_for_Nintendo_Switch\" title=\"14. Where do I find the 6-digit registration code for Nintendo Switch?\">14. Where do I find the 6-digit registration code for Nintendo Switch?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-inquiry-code-for-nintendo\/#15_Can_Nintendo_remove_2FA\" title=\"15. Can Nintendo remove 2FA?\">15. Can Nintendo remove 2FA?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Inquiry_Code_for_Nintendo\"><\/span>What is the Inquiry Code for Nintendo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The <strong>inquiry code for Nintendo<\/strong> is a unique code used for reference purposes, and it can vary in length, with <strong>16-digit alphanumeric strings<\/strong> often included at the bottom of email communications from Nintendo, while other codes such as the <strong>5-digit confirmation code<\/strong> are used for account verification. The <strong>inquiry number<\/strong> on the Nintendo Switch console can be found by selecting the orange Parental Controls icon, pressing the + Button or &#8211; Button, and scrolling down to the &#8220;Forgot PIN&#8221; section. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Nintendo_Inquiry_Codes\"><\/span>Understanding Nintendo Inquiry Codes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To provide more insight into Nintendo inquiry codes and related topics, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions and their answers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_How_do_I_find_my_Nintendo_Switch_inquiry_number\"><\/span>1. How do I find my Nintendo Switch inquiry number?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On your Nintendo Switch console, select the orange <strong>Parental Controls<\/strong> icon at the top of the HOME Menu, press the + Button or &#8211; Button, scroll down to the &#8220;Forgot PIN&#8221; section, and make note of the <strong>Inquiry Number<\/strong> on the screen.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_is_the_5-digit_code_for_Nintendo_Switch\"><\/span>2. What is the 5-digit code for Nintendo Switch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Create a <strong>Nintendo Account<\/strong> for yourself, and once the account is created, a <strong>5-digit confirmation code<\/strong> will appear; enter this code into the appropriate field on the Nintendo Switch console.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_do_I_find_my_Nintendo_5-digit_code\"><\/span>3. How do I find my Nintendo 5-digit code?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To receive the <strong>confirmation code<\/strong>, select &#8220;Send account-creation instructions via email&#8221; during the account creation process, then click the link in the email to create your account and receive the <strong>confirmation code<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_is_the_16-digit_code_for_Nintendo_eShop\"><\/span>4. What is the 16-digit code for Nintendo eShop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>download code<\/strong> is a <strong>16-digit code<\/strong> printed on the receipt you received from the retailer, or check your email if you provided an address when buying the code.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Do_Nintendo_eShop_codes_still_work\"><\/span>5. Do Nintendo eShop codes still work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As of April 3, 2023, <strong>download codes<\/strong> can no longer be redeemed in Nintendo eShop for the <strong>Wii U<\/strong> system and the <strong>Nintendo 3DS<\/strong> family of systems.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_How_to_get_Nintendo_eShop_for_free\"><\/span>6. How to get Nintendo eShop for free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Select \u201c<strong>Nintendo eShop<\/strong>\u201d on the HOME Menu, select the account you want to use, select \u201c<strong>Nintendo Switch Online<\/strong>\u201d on the left side, and then start a <strong>free 7-day trial<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Why_am_I_not_getting_a_verification_code_from_Nintendo\"><\/span>7. Why am I not getting a verification code from Nintendo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Check your <strong>spam\/junk email folder<\/strong>, ensure no <strong>email filters<\/strong> are blocking emails from <strong>@accounts.nintendo.com<\/strong>, and add <strong>[email&nbsp;protected]<\/strong> to your contacts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_is_a_5-digit_code\"><\/span>8. What is a 5-digit code?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A <strong>five-digit number<\/strong>, also known as a <strong>Zip Code<\/strong>, identifies a certain postal delivery area in the United States and is crucial for package delivery.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_is_the_12-digit_Switch_code\"><\/span>9. What is the 12-digit Switch code?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Friend Codes<\/strong> on the Nintendo Switch are <strong>12-digits long<\/strong>, and you can have up to <strong>300 Friends<\/strong>; these codes are required to add friends.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_How_do_you_get_a_Switch_code\"><\/span>10. How do you get a Switch code?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Download codes<\/strong> from retailers are located on a receipt or card, requiring an <strong>Internet connection<\/strong> and a <strong>Nintendo Account<\/strong> to access the <strong>Nintendo Switch eShop<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_How_do_I_activate_a_Switch_code\"><\/span>11. How do I activate a Switch code?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Select &#8220;Sign in&#8221; with your <strong>Nintendo Account<\/strong>, enter your <strong>16-digit download code<\/strong>, and then select &#8220;Next&#8221; to redeem it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_What_do_Nintendo_Switch_codes_do\"><\/span>12. What do Nintendo Switch codes do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Redeeming a code on your Nintendo Switch is a simple way to expand your <strong>game collection<\/strong> or ensure you have valid <strong>subscriptions<\/strong> for your <strong>Nintendo Switch Online<\/strong> account.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_How_long_is_a_Nintendo_verification_code\"><\/span>13. How long is a Nintendo verification code?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once the <strong>Nintendo Account<\/strong> is created, a <strong>5-digit verification code<\/strong> will appear, which you enter into the appropriate field on the Nintendo Switch console.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Where_do_I_find_the_6-digit_registration_code_for_Nintendo_Switch\"><\/span>14. Where do I find the 6-digit registration code for Nintendo Switch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Launch the <strong>Nintendo Switch Parental Controls<\/strong> app, log in using your <strong>parent\/guardian Nintendo Account<\/strong>, and check the <strong>six-digit registration code<\/strong> shown on the app screen.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Can_Nintendo_remove_2FA\"><\/span>15. Can Nintendo remove 2FA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Complete these steps: Go to the <strong>Nintendo Account<\/strong> website, sign in, select <strong>Sign-in and security settings<\/strong>, scroll down to <strong>2-Step Verification<\/strong>, click <strong>Edit<\/strong>, then <strong>Delete settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the Inquiry Code for Nintendo? The inquiry code for Nintendo is a unique code used for reference purposes, and it can vary in length, with 16-digit alphanumeric strings often included at the bottom of email communications from Nintendo, while other codes such as the 5-digit confirmation code are used for account verification. 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