You may have a Nintendo account. You may have a Nintendo Network ID (NNID). If you have started using the Nintendo Switch or need to transfer data from one Nintendo console, you may find that the two accounts are not linked together. There are many reasons why linking your Nintendo account to your NNIT may be beneficial to your gaming experience, such as the ability to link your online store funds across multiple devices, and may be useful if you plan to acquire another console such as the Nintendo Switch OLED. Here’s how to link your NNID with your Nintendo account.
What is the difference between Nintendo Network ID and Nintendo Account?
The short answer is that NNID is used to make purchases on Wii U and 3DS, while Nintendo is used to make purchases on account switches. To expand this a bit further, if you have a Wii U or 3DS, you may have created NNID to use eShop or to access multiplayer features and other system-wide contacts.
When you receive a switch you will want to consolidate the accounts so that the money left in your NNID account can be used to buy some of the best switch games.
Another benefit of linking your accounts is my Nintendo Rewards. You will receive points for completing achievements in games linked to your Nintendo account. You can redeem these points for rewards that can be used on all your Nintendo devices.
How To Link Nintendo Network ID With Nintendo Account
If you have NNIT and want to link it to your Nintendo account, you can do so by visiting the Nintendo website from a web browser.
You will need the username and password and NNID of your Nintendo account, so make sure you have them.
Go towards it Comptes.nintendo.com From a web browser.
Enter Email address and password Related to your Nintendo account.
Source: iMore Select User information In the menu on the left.
Scroll down and select Edit Next to the linked accounts.
Source: Check the box next to iMore Nintendo Network ID.
Enter Username and password Related to your NNIT if asked.
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Now you can go to eShop on your switch and consolidate your funds so you can buy games on all your Nintendo devices (at least three of them) using the same account.
How To Delete Your Nintendo Network ID From Your Nintendo Account
Once you have linked both your accounts, I can not imagine why you would like to unlink them, but it is an option.
Mark: If you unlink your NNIT account from your Nintendo account, all funds will be transferred to your Nintendo account. If you reconnect your accounts in the future, you can reconnect your funds.
Go towards it Comptes.nintendo.com From a web browser.
Enter Email address and password Related to your Nintendo account.
Source: iMore Select User information In the menu on the left.
Scroll down and select Edit Next to the linked accounts.
Source: iMore
Uncheck the box next to the link Nintendo Network ID.
Source: iMore
Connected!
Now you know how to link or delete your Nintendo Network ID with your Nintendo account. This allows you to transfer data from one console to another when transferring data from your Nintendo 3DS to your Nintendo Switch or when picking up a new Nintendo Switch.
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