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E-Mail Address Is Not Valid or Can’t Be Used to Create a Nintendo Account

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The information in this article can help you when an error message appears that says the email address you are using to create a Nintendo Account is not valid or can’t currently be used.

What to do

  • Make sure that you are entering the email address correctly (particularly the domain name after the @ sign).
  • Try using an email address from a different email service provider.
  • Create a Nintendo Account using a Google account or Apple Account instead.

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