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https \/\/accounts.nintendo.com\/ : How to Set up a Nintendo Account<\/span><\/h2>\n

A Nintendo Account Device access Code at https \/\/accounts.nintendo.com\/login is required to use certain services from Nintendo, such as off-device game purchases and the My Nintendo loyalty program.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

In case you and your family use the same Nintendo Switch, and you are looking for a way to leverage Nintendo Switch Online, then there are a couple of options. While each member of the family can set up their individual account, they can also set up a family account and save bucks by availing the Nintendo Switch Online’s family membership.<\/p>\n

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Start by creating individual Nintendo accounts for all the members of the family<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Well, before you start with the Family Group, ensure that all the family members have a Nintendo Account. Follow the guidelines below to create a new Nintendo account.<\/p>\n

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  1. Go to the Home screen of the Nintendo Switch.<\/li>\n
  2. Visit eShop.<\/li>\n
  3. Select the User profile.<\/li>\n
  4. Now, choose the option called Link a Nintendo Account when prompted to log in.<\/li>\n
  5. Click on the blue colored Create a new account button.<\/li>\n
  6. In the Nintendo Account Creation screen, select the option for sending account-creation instructions via email.<\/li>\n
  7. Type in your email ID.<\/li>\n
  8. Open your inbox from your computer or phone.<\/li>\n
  9. Click on the Nintendo email and then visit the link mentioned in the message.<\/li>\n
  10. Click on Add an account for myself.<\/li>\n
  11. In case the family member is a child, then click on Add account for a child.<\/li>\n
  12. Key in all the details required to create a Nintendo account.<\/li>\n
  13. Hit the submit button.<\/li>\n
  14. On your Nintendo Switch, enter the confirmation code and select OK.<\/li>\n
  15. Continue to the next screen.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"nintendo<\/p>\n

    Invite Family Members to Join the Group<\/span><\/h2>\n
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    1. Visit www.accounts.nintendo.com and log in.<\/li>\n
    2. Select Family Group and then choose Add Member.<\/li>\n
    3. Select the option for inviting someone to the family group.<\/li>\n
    4. Key in the email ID of the member you wish to add to your family group.<\/li>\n
    5. Hit the Submit button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Accepting initiations to join a Family Group<\/span><\/h2>\n

      After sending the invite, the people invited will get an invitation through email.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Open the inbox and click on the email sent by Nintendo.<\/li>\n
      2. In case you use Gmail, then the\u00a0message might be in the Social\u00a0tab.<\/li>\n
      3. Open the link mentioned in the mail.<\/li>\n
      4. Click the Join Family Group button.<\/li>\n
      5. Select the OK option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        How to Change Family Group Administrator<\/span><\/h2>\n
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        1. Go to www.accounts.nintendo.com.<\/li>\n
        2. Log in to your account.<\/li>\n
        3. Select the Family Group option.<\/li>\n
        4. Select Manage Family Group.<\/li>\n
        5. Click the option for changing the family group admin.<\/li>\n
        6. Hit the Submit button for verifying the email ID.<\/li>\n
        7. Input the verification code and click the Submit button.<\/li>\n
        8. Choose the person you want to make the Family Group administrator.<\/li>\n
        9. Select the Confirm Change option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          How to remove someone from a Family Group<\/span><\/h2>\n
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          1. Visit www.accounts.nintendo.com.<\/li>\n
          2. Log in to your account.<\/li>\n
          3. Visit the Family Group section.<\/li>\n
          4. Click the option for managing Family Group.<\/li>\n
          5. Select the option called Remove a Family Group member.<\/li>\n
          6. Now, choose the person you wish to remove.<\/li>\n
          7. Click on the Confirm button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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