What is the Purpose of Linking a Nintendo Account to Nintendo Switch?

Each individual player on Nintendo Switch can create their own user account (up to 8 per system), to manage personal settings and save data.

Linking a Nintendo Account to a user account also provides access to the following online features*:

• Access online game modes (online multiplayer, global rankings, DLC, etc)

• Use any applications that require Internet access (including Nintendo eShop)

• Use the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls application to manage parental controls through your smart device

• Exchange friend codes with other players

• Post screenshots to social media services

• Earn My Nintendo points for purchases made on Nintendo Switch

* Some online services will also require a paid subscription.