Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account. Click Reactivate to restore your account.
Linking a Nintendo Account to a user account also provides access to the following online features: Access online game modes (online multiplayer, global rankings, DLC, etc) Use any applications that require Internet access (including Nintendo eShop) Earn My Nintendo points for purchases made on Nintendo Switch.
Complete These Steps:
- At any point after you have created a user account select "System Settings” on the HOME Menu.
- Scroll down to highlight "Users,” then select the appropriate user account to access the Profile Settings.
- Select "Link Nintendo Account.”
Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account. Click User info, then scroll down to the Linked accounts section and click Edit. Click the box next to Nintendo Network ID. Follow the on-screen steps to add your NNID and password.
Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account. Click User info, then scroll down to the Linked accounts section and click Edit. To unlink an NNID from your Nintendo Account, click the checkmark next to Nintendo Network ID to remove the link.
Can I link my Nintendo Account to more than one Nintendo Switch console? You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple consoles. However, you can only activate one primary console per Nintendo Account.
Complete These Steps:
- From the HOME Menu, select the user page for the user you wish to edit.
- Select “User Settings”.
- Scroll down to the Nintendo Account section, then select "Check Account Information".
- Select "View email address" or "View email address/Sign-In ID".
How to View Your Nintendo Network ID From Your Friend List
- Press the HOME Button to open the HOME Menu. There are some applications/screens where the HOME Menu cannot be accessed.
- From the HOME Menu, tap Friend List on the left.
- Your Nintendo Network ID will be displayed in orange lettering, in the top-right corner.
Tap your user icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information. Highlight "Nintendo Switch Online" on the left side of the screen to view your current Nintendo Switch Online membership plan (individual or family) and expiry date.
Reset Password (Nintendo Account only)
- Click the Forgot your password? link when prompted.
- Enter the email address associated to your Nintendo Account.
- Click Submit to have a temporary sign-in link sent to your email address.
If you are still unable to access the Nintendo eShop with manual DNS Settings, change the DNS Settings back to Automatic and try accessing again. Turn airplane mode ON, wait 10 seconds, and then turn it OFF. Power off your Nintendo Switch, power it back on, and re-try connecting to the Internet.
You can check Nintendo eShop Cards gift card balance online on our website or call Nintendo eShop Cards at 1-800-255-3700. You can also visit any Nintendo eShop Cards store and inquire a cashier to check the balance for you.
You will be able to log into multiple Nintendo Switches with your Nintendo Switch account even without an Online Subscription. On Nintendo Switches that are not your primary console, you can play your digital games as long you retain an internet connection.
Link your Nintendo Network ID to your Nintendo Account using a PC or smart device. If this option doesn't appear, it means that the NNID currently linked to your Nintendo Account has already been merged to your account.
No. We are not able to combine two different Nintendo Accounts together into one. Please note that you can link up to 8 Nintendo Accounts to a single Nintendo Switch console. You may find information about moving your Nintendo Account (and purchases) between consoles, helpful.
What's the difference between a Nintendo Network ID and a Nintendo Account? The short answer is that an NNID is used to make purchases on the Wii U and 3DS, while a Nintendo Account is used to make purchases on the Switch.
