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As of October 25 , 2022, it is longer possible to link a Facebook or Twitter account to a Nintendo Account.
- This means that it is no longer possible to use a Facebook or Twitter account to sign in to a Nintendo Account, or to create a new Nintendo Account using a Facebook or Twitter account.
- You can still sign in or create a new Nintendo Account with your Google or Apple account.
- It is also no longer possible to participate in My Nintendo missions that involve linking your Nintendo Account to a Facebook or Twitter account to earn My Nintendo Points.
We apologize for any inconvenience to those who have been using a Facebook or Twitter account to sign in to their Nintendo Account.
How to Sign In After the Discontinuation of This Option
After the discontinuation of this option, it is no longer possible to use a Facebook or Twitter account to sign in to a Nintendo Account.
If you are already signed in to your Nintendo Account on a device, you may be able to use your Nintendo Account without signing in again. However, if the sign-in screen appears, please sign in using one of the following methods:
- Sign in with your Nintendo Account email address (or Sign-In ID) and password.
- Please enter your Nintendo Account password, not your Facebook or Twitter password.
- Sign in with your Google or Apple account.
For more information about signing in, please check our step-by-step instructions for signing in to your existing Nintendo Account.
FAQ
- What should I do if I have not set or have forgotten my Nintendo Account password?
- Why have I not received an email to reset my password?
- I no longer have access to the registered email address. What should I do?
- Is it still possible to receive Nintendo Switch Friend Suggestions for people I know on Facebook and Twitter?
- Is it still possible to post screenshots and videos to Facebook and Twitter from my Nintendo Switch system?
FAQ
What should I do if I have not set or have forgotten my Nintendo Account password?
Please select Forgot your password? on the Nintendo Account sign-in page and follow the instructions to send yourself a password reset email. For more details, please check our instructions on resetting your Nintendo Account password.
Why have I not received an email to reset my password?
It may take some time for the email to arrive.
- Emails related to your Nintendo Account are always sent from no-reply@accounts.nintendo.com. If you haven't already, please add this email address to your address book and safe-sender list to ensure that you receive the appropriate emails.
If you do not receive an email even after some time, please contact us.
I no longer have access to the registered email address. What should I do?
If you do not have access to your registered email address, you cannot change the email address yourself. Please contact us if this is the case.
Is it still possible to receive Nintendo Switch Friend Suggestions for people I know on Facebook and Twitter?
Yes, you can still receive Friend Suggestions for users in your social network by signing in to Facebook or Twitter on your Nintendo Switch system after selecting Friend Suggestions.
Is it still possible to post screenshots and videos to Facebook and Twitter from my Nintendo Switch system?
Yes, you can still post media from your Nintendo Switch system’s Album by signing in to Facebook or Twitter on your system after selecting Post.
