What Are the Different Roles in a Nintendo Account Family Group?
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There are four different roles that can exist in a family group. Each role can perform different functions.
| Role | Age | Number per Family Group | This account can: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admin | Varies. Nintendo Accounts that are subject to verifiable parental consent cannot be the admin. | 1 |
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| General (no Family Group designation) | Varies. Nintendo Accounts that are not subject to verifiable parental consent can have this role. | Up to 7 | |
| Parent/Guardian | 18+ | Up to 8 |
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| Supervised | Any. This role is automatically assigned to Nintendo Accounts that are subject to verifiable parental consent laws. | Up to 7 |
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Additional information
- A Nintendo Account can have more than one role. For example, an admin aged 18+ will also have a parent/guardian role within the family group.
- All current members and roles in your family group are listed in the Family Group section of your Nintendo Account settings.
- If one person in the family group purchases a Nintendo Switch Online family membership, all members of the family group will be covered for as long as they remain in the purchaser's family group. Anyone aged 18+ can purchase a family membership; they do not have to be an account admin.