A deleted Nintendo Network ID cannot be used again to create a new account. Once it is deleted, that username is gone. The Nintendo Network ID should only be deleted if you do not want to use it or access purchases made with it (on Wii U or Nintendo 3DS) ever again.
Can I delete Nintendo Network ID?
Select Nintendo Network ID Settings. Select Other. Select Delete Nintendo Network ID. If you are certain you want to delete your NNID, select the bottom option (I want to delete my NNID and all Nintendo eShop funds, software licenses, etc that are associated to it).
Should I unlink my Nintendo Network ID?
Unlinking the Nintendo Account does not delete the Nintendo Account or associated purchases. The Nintendo Account will still be available, and can be re-linked to a user account in the future. Unlinking a Nintendo Account does not delete the user account on the system.
What happens if you change your Nintendo Network ID?
The Nintendo Network ID (username) and country cannot be changed once the account is created. The only way to change this information is to create a new Nintendo Network ID. Deleting a Nintendo Network ID will also delete any purchases or digital content that is associated to that account.
How do I reset My Nintendo ID?
What to do
- Visit the Forgot NNID website.
- Enter the E-Mail Address associated with your account into the appropriate field.
- Select either Birth Date or Nickname.
- Select Send.
- An e-mail with your Nintendo Network ID(s) will be sent to the e-mail address associated to your Nintendo Network account.
How do I reset my Nintendo Network ID?
How do I get my Nintendo Network ID?
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. You can also view your Nintendo Network ID if you tap on your profile to open up more details.
How do I change my Nintendo Network ID information?
Which system are you using to change your Nintendo Network information?
- On the Wii U Menu, select the Mii character in the upper-left corner to access your User Settings.
- Select “Change User Information”.
- Enter the password associated with your Nintendo Network ID, then select “OK.”
Can you change Nintendo Network ID email?
Complete These Steps: Go to and sign in to your Nintendo Account. Select “User info,” then scroll down to the “E-mail” section and click “Edit.” Enter the new e-mail address, then click “Submit.” A verification code will be sent to the new e-mail address that you entered.
What happens if I deactivate my Nintendo Network ID?
Deactivating a Nintendo Network ID will also delete the following information associated to the account: Nintendo eShop activity and balance, Friend List, Miiverse activity, and registered e-mail address. If the Nintendo Network ID has also been linked to a Nintendo 3DS, deleting the account will delete the above information from both systems.
What happens if I Delete my Nintendo 3DS account?
If the Nintendo Network ID has also been linked to a Nintendo 3DS, deleting the account will delete the above information from both systems. Deactivated accounts cannot be restored. This includes all licenses and funds associated to deleted accounts in the Nintendo eShop.
Can you delete Nintendo Network ID on 3DS XL?
Applies to: New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, New Nintendo 2DS XL, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS In this article, you’ll learn how to delete a Nintendo Network ID from a Nintendo 3DS family system. Important: Deleted accounts cannot be restored.
How do you delete Nintendo Network account on Wii U?
Nintendo Network accounts removed in this way will not be deleted from the Nintendo 3DS (if linked), and can be relinked to the same Wii U console in the future. On the Wii U Menu, select the Mii character in the upper-left corner to access the User Settings. Tap Delete This User .
