Linking to a Nintendo Account
In order to use all the features offered on Nintendo Switch, a Nintendo Account must be linked with a user account on your console.
*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. Please make sure you don't mistakenly link to the wrong account.
What linking offers
Linking a Nintendo Account with a user account on Nintendo Switch makes more features accessible, for example:
- Friend-related features
- Posting screenshots/videos on social media networks
*Certain games require a linked Nintendo Account to play.
Linking procedure
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Connect your console to the Internet.
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From the HOME Menu, select your user icon to access your user page.
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Select "Profile" → "Link Nintendo Account", and follow the on-screen instructions.
Checking the linked account
You can check the email address (login ID) and family of the Nintendo Account that's linked with a particular user.
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From the HOME Menu, select the user's icon to access the user page.
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Select "User Settings" → "Check Account Information".
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Select the information you'd like to check.
*You may need your Nintendo Account password.
*You can't make changes to your Nintendo Account via the console. You will need to log in to the website and make any necessary changes from there.