How do I link my Nintendo Network ID to my 3DS?

1. From the HOME menu, select System Settings.
2. Select Nintendo Network ID Settings, then select Next.
3. Select Link an Existing ID.
4. Read through the information regarding Nintendo eShop, Country settings, account deletion, linking, and Parental Controls.

How do I link my Nintendo Network ID?

Go to and sign in to your Nintendo Account. Click “User Information”, then scroll down to the “Linked accounts” section and click “Change”. If you are using a Nintendo Account for a child, this option will say “Link a Nintendo Network ID”.

Can you link a switch ID to a 3DS?

Merging the funds between a Nintendo Account and NNID will allow you to share your Nintendo eShop balance between your Nintendo Switch, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS family systems, and the online Game Store. Once the funds are combined, the balance will be shared for as long as the NNID and Nintendo Account are linked together.

How do I unlink my Nintendo Network ID from my 3DS?

How do I unlink a 3DS account?

1. Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account.
2. Click User info, then scroll down to the Linked accounts section and click Edit.
3. To unlink an NNID from your Nintendo Account, click the checkmark next to Nintendo Network ID to remove the link.

How do I get a Nintendo Network ID for my switch?

Here’s how to set up your Nintendo ID account on your Nintendo Switch:

1. Head to the System Settings > User.
2. Go into your Avatar.
3. Go all the way down to “Linked Nintendo Account” at the bottom.
4. Choose how you want to connect your account.
5. Enter all your details.
6. Check you’re all set for the Nintendo eShop.

Can I link my Nintendo Network ID to my switch?

Complete these steps 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.

How do I find my Nintendo Network ID password 3DS?

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1. Access the Nintendo Network ID Settings.
2. When prompted to enter your password, select I Forgot.
3. Select Yes.
4. Once the e-mail arrives, access the Nintendo Network ID Settings on the Nintendo 3DS.
5. Select Sign In to enter a password.

How to link a Nintendo Network ID to a Nintendo 3DS?

Link a new NNIDUnlink an existing NNID. The Nintendo Switch system will need to have a menu version of 3.0 or higher for Wii U / Nintendo 3DS images to appear. If the “Next” button does not appear when you highlight one of the system pictures, you have already linked your NNID to the Nintendo Account.

Can a Nintendo 3DS be linked to another system?

You receive the error message: “This Nintendo Network ID has already been linked to another system in the Nintendo 3DS family.” The Nintendo 3DS can have only one active Nintendo Network ID registered to it at one time. If a previous account exists on the system, it will need to be removed before a new account can be created or linked.

Can a Nintendo Account be linked to a NNID?

The country and date of birth listed for your NNID MUST MATCH the country and date of birth in your Nintendo Account. If they do not match, you will not be able to link the accounts together. To update an NNID Link in the Nintendo Account for a child, you will need to sign in with the child’s account information.

How to unlink or unlink a Nintendo Network?

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.