The Nintendo Network ID, which is also abbreviated as NNID, is a unique identifying name of a Nintendo user. Each NNID can be associated with only one console of the same type at the same time. Now, if you have created both the NNID and Nintendo accounts, it will be good to have them linked together to make it easy to transfer data from another Nintendo console. In this guide, I will show you how to link your Nintendo Network ID and Nintendo Account together.
Steps to Link Your Nintendo Network ID and Nintendo Account
If you have already created a Nintendo Network ID on a Nintendo console, you can link it by going to the official website of Nintendo (while logged into your Nintendo account) and checking the Nintendo Network ID box. Follow the complete tutorial below for linking your Nintendo Network ID to your Nintendo Account:
Linking your Nintendo Network ID to Nintendo Account:
- First, make sure to keep both your Nintendo Account and NNID username and password with you for use in the steps below.
- Now, go to the official website of Nintendo here on a web browser.
- Next, use your email address and password to log in.
- After that choose User info which is located on the left side.
- Navigate to the bottom and choose the Edit option which is located next to Linked accounts.
- Check mark the box next to Nintendo Network ID.
- You might be prompted to enter your NNID username and password, just fill it up.
- Finally, you can go to the eShop on your Nintendo console and merge your funds. This way you will be able to purchase games across all the Nintendo devices that you have using the same account.
That is everything you need to know about how to link your NNID and your Nintendo Account. If you are interested in more Nintendo Tips and Tricks, check out our other guides on How to Download Twitch app on Nintendo Switch, and How to Connect Bluetooth Speaker to Nintendo Switch.
