How to delete an account on Nintendo Switch
1How to Delete an Account on Nintendo Switch
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In this quick and clear tutorial, we’ll show you how to delete an account on Nintendo Switch in just a few simple steps. Whether you want to clean up your console, remove an old profile, or make room for new users, this video covers everything you need to know — including what gets deleted and what stays safe.
🧹 How to Delete a Nintendo Switch Account
1. From the Home Menu, select System Settings (gear icon).
2. Scroll down the left-hand menu and choose Users.
3. Select the user profile you want to delete.
4. Scroll to the bottom and tap Delete User.
5. Carefully read the warning messages on screen.
6. Tap Next, then check the confirmation box.
7. If the profile is linked to a Nintendo Account, you may be asked to enter the password.
8. Finally, press Delete This User to confirm.
✅ That’s it — the user profile and its local data will be removed from your console.
⚠ ️ What Happens When You Delete an Account?
When you delete a user:
All save data, settings, and profile customizations linked to that user will be erased.
Nintendo eShop activity and balance tied to that user profile on the device will be lost.
However, the Nintendo Account itself is not deleted. It remains active online and can be linked to a different console later.
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🔐 Linked Nintendo Account – Is It Deleted Too?
No, deleting a user does not delete the full Nintendo Account — it only removes the local user profile from the console.
You can still:
Use that Nintendo Account on another Switch.
Keep your digital purchases, cloud saves (if backed up), and friend list.
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✅ Why Delete a User?
Here are some common reasons:
You’re giving away or selling your console
You want to reset local data for a specific player
You’re switching Nintendo Accounts
You’ve hit the maximum of 8 user profiles on your console
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