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How to Unlink Nintendo account from Switch [Steps]

June 28, 2022 - by Sachin Prakash

Tips to Unlink Nintendo account from Switch:

In this post, we are going to discuss on How to Unlink Nintendo account from Switch. You are provided with easy steps/methods to do so. Let’s starts the discussion.

‘Unlink Nintendo account from Switch’:

‘Nintendo Switch’: Nintendo Switch is video game console designed & developed by Nintendo and released worldwide in most regions on March 2017. The console itself is table that can either be docked for use as a home console or used as portable device, making it a hybrid console. Nintendo Switch’s software supports online gaming through internet connectivity, as well as local wireless ad hoc connectivity with other consoles.

It is quite simple & easy to unlink your account from Nintendo Switch whenever you want. Once you have unlinked your Nintendo account, you won’t be able to find games linked to that account on Nintendo Switch device. If you are looking for ways to Unlink Nintendo account from Switch, then you are in right-place for this. Here you are provided with easy ways to do so. Let’s go for the steps.

How to Unlink Nintendo account from Switch?

Step 1: Turn ON your Nintendo Switch device and open ‘Home’ menu

Step 2: Click ‘System Settings Gear’ icon and click ‘User Settings’ to select the user account you want to unlink

Step 3: Select the desired Nintendo account and click ‘Unlink Nintendo Account’ option and click ‘Continue > Unlink’ option to confirm account unlinking process.

How to change primary Nintendo Account on Nintendo Switch? How to change Nintendo Account on Nintendo Switch?

Step 1: Unlink Existing Nintendo account

  • Turn On your Nintendo Switch device and open ‘Home’ menu and click ‘System Settings’ gear icon
  • Click ‘User Settings’ and select ‘User Account’ you want to unlink and then click ‘Unlink Nintendo Account’ option and confirm the process

Step 2: Link new primary Nintendo account

  • On Nintendo Switch, open ‘Home’ menu and go to ‘Settings > User Settings’ and click ‘Link Nintendo Account’ option
  • Select and click on any option, as preference ‘Sign In and Link’ or ‘Create Account’ in order to sign into existing account or create a new user account

How to unlink a Nintendo Account from a Banned or Lost switch?

Nintendo Switch holds the right to ban your account if you are caught doing illegal activities like cheating in the games, providing false payment information, using pirated games, or even modifying their games in an illegal manner. If you share your game with another switch, then only one account can log into game at a time. If you want to unlink your Nintendo account from banned or lost switch, then you can contact Nintendo Customer Care via:

  • Text/Chat Message for the fastest service.
  • or toll-free number: 1-800-255-3700.

How to un-register a Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch?

Step 1: Open up ‘eShop’ app using the orange shopping bag icon on your switch device

Step 2: Click ‘User’ icon at top-right corner and click Orange button starting ‘Deregister’ and click Deregister again to conform.

How to delete a user profile on Nintendo Switch?

Step 1: On Nintendo Switch, open ‘Home’ menu and click ‘System Settings Gear’ icon

Step 2: Locate ‘User Profile’ you want to delete. Scroll down and click ‘Delete User’, tick ‘Delete’ checkbox and hit ‘Next’

Step 3: Click ‘Delete this user’ option to complete deleting process.

Conclusion

I am sure this post helped you on How to Unlink Nintendo account from Switch with easy ways. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.

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