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Does deleting Nintendo Network ID delete save data?
Deleting the user account will delete the save data, user Mii, and play records associated to the account, but will not delete the Nintendo Network account. The Nintendo Network ID can be relinked to the same console in the future.
Can I delete Nintendo Account and keep games?
Note. Unlinking a Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console does not delete the Nintendo Account or any associated purchases. The Nintendo Account will still be available and can be re-linked to another user account in the future.
What happens if I unlink my Nintendo Network ID?
If you created your Nintendo Account with your NNID, you will need to link an additional service (different NNID, Twitter, etc) or create a Nintendo Account password before you can remove the link. Once the link is removed, your Mii will no longer be displayed.
What happens if I delete switch account?
Important: Deleting a user account will delete all save data associated to the account. Save data cannot be restored once it is deleted. Note: If the user account is linked to a Nintendo Account, the Nintendo Account will not be deleted.
Is save data tied to Nintendo Network ID?
No, this is not possible. Your Nintendo Network ID is tied to your software and/or additional content you have purchased and downloaded. As the rights of usage for software you have purchased apply only to a single Nintendo 3DS family system, you can only register your Nintendo Network ID on one system.
How do I reset my Nintendo Network ID?
What to do
- Visit the Forgot NNID website.
- Enter the E-Mail Address associated with your account into the appropriate field.
- Select either Birth Date or Nickname.
- Select Send.
- An e-mail with your Nintendo Network ID(s) will be sent to the e-mail address associated to your Nintendo Network account.
Do downloaded games stay on Switch?
All games you buy digitally are stored via your Nintendo Account ID, so you can just redownload them as many times as you want when you delete games to free up space, no problem. You can’t lose a digital game since it’s right there on your system.
Can you unlink a Nintendo Account?
Complete These Steps Select “System Settings” on the HOME Menu. Scroll down to highlight “Users,” then select the appropriate user account to access the Profile Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the settings and select “Unlink Nintendo Account.” Select “Confirm,” then “Unlink” to unlink the Nintendo Account.
Can you unlink a Nintendo Account from switch?
Can you use the same Nintendo Account on two profiles?
No, you cannot link multiple Nintendo Network IDs to a Nintendo Account. Only one Nintendo Network ID can be linked to a Nintendo Account.
Are purchases linked to Nintendo Network ID?
What Happens to My Nintendo eShop Purchases When I Link a Nintendo Network ID? All purchases and funds added to your Nintendo eShop ID will be retained after creating (or linking) a Nintendo Network ID on the system.
What is stored on NNID?
A Nintendo Network ID (NNID) is created and used on a Wii U and/or Nintendo 3DS family system. NNIDs are used for online features (such as online multiplayer or interactions) and for purchasing downloadable software through Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.
Can I transfer Switch games to another account?
Digital game purchases and code redemptions are final, and cannot be transferred to a different Nintendo Account. Please make sure that you are logged into the correct Nintendo Account when purchasing or redeeming a game.
Can you have two Nintendo accounts on a switch?
Please note that you can link up to 8 Nintendo Accounts to a single Nintendo Switch console. Games that you’ve purchased are playable by everyone on the active Nintendo Switch console for your Nintendo Account. You may find information about moving your Nintendo Account (and purchases) between consoles, helpful.
How do I unlink my eShop account?
Complete These Steps
- Select “System Settings” on the HOME Menu.
- Scroll down to highlight “Users,” then select the appropriate user account to access the Profile Settings.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the settings and select “Unlink Nintendo Account.”
- Select “Confirm,” then “Unlink” to unlink the Nintendo Account.
Can you link two Nintendo accounts to a switch?