What if the Nintendo Network ID has been deleted?
Deleting a Nintendo Network ID (NNID) is a permanent action, and once it’s deleted, there’s no going back. But what if you’ve deleted your NNID by mistake or because you no longer need it? Can you recover it? Will you lose all your purchased games and content?
Important: Deleted accounts cannot be restored
If you’ve deleted your NNID, you won’t be able to recover it. All licenses and funds associated with the deleted account will be lost. This includes all downloaded games, DLC, and in-game content. This means that you’ll lose access to all your Nintendo eShop purchases and cannot redownload or re-play your games.
Loss of Access to Online Features
A deleted NNID also means that you won’t be able to access online features such as multiplayer, online multiplayer, and cloud saves. If you’ve linked your NNID to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, you’ll need to re-link your account.
Deleting a NNID: A Permanent Action
When you delete your NNID, it’s a permanent action. You won’t be able to reactivate or recover the account. All account information, including your password, will be deleted, and you’ll need to create a new account.
What Happens to Your Games and Content
When you delete your NNID, your games and content will be linked to your user account on your Nintendo Switch console. If you delete your NNID, you’ll need to delete your user account on your Nintendo Switch console to unlink the game from your account.
Consequences of Deleting Your NNID
Deleting your NNID has several consequences:
• Loss of access to online features
• Loss of downloaded games and content
• Loss of in-game content and DLC
• Need to re-link your account to multiple consoles
• Need to delete your user account on your Nintendo Switch console
• Cannot recover deleted account
How to Avoid Deleting Your NNID Accidentally
To avoid deleting your NNID accidentally, make sure to:
• Double-check before deleting your NNID
• Save your login credentials in a secure location
• Keep your NNID and password up to date
Changing Your NNID Password
If you’re concerned about security, you can change your NNID password regularly. To change your password:
• Access your NNID settings
• Select Password Settings
• Choose a strong and unique password
Unlinking Your NNID from Multiple Consoles
If you’ve linked your NNID to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, you’ll need to re-link your account to each console. To unlink your NNID from multiple consoles:
• Access your NNID settings
• Select Linking
• Unlink your NNID from each console
Conclusion
Deleting a Nintendo Network ID is a permanent action, and once it’s deleted, there’s no going back. Before deleting your NNID, make sure to double-check and confirm that you want to delete your account. If you’re concerned about security, consider changing your NNID password regularly. Remember that deleting your NNID means losing access to online features, downloaded games, and in-game content, and you’ll need to re-link your account to multiple consoles.