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  1. Did Not Receive an Email from Nintendo (Order Confirmation, Account Verification, Nintendo eShop Receipt, etc.)

     Updated Help when you are not receiving emails from Nintendo, including: Emails to create or verify your Nintendo Account Family group invitations Parental controls or password reset Order confirmations and... KA ID: 2237 Meta-Answer ID: 2236

  2. Forgot Parental Controls PIN on a Nintendo 3DS Family System

     Follow these steps when: You forgot your Parental Controls password. You need to reset a Parental Controls PIN on a Nintendo 3DS Family system. Note Registering an e-mail for use with parental controls will allow you to conveniently acquire a PIN-resetting master key in the event that you forget both your PIN and secret question. If you have... KA ID: 493 Meta-Answer ID: 15548

  3. Using Parental Controls on Nintendo Systems

     Information Parental controls on Nintendo systems allow you to manage what your child can and cannot use on their system. Along with restricting games by rating, you can manage access to account and... KA ID: 10530 Meta-Answer ID: 10529

  4. How to Reset Parental Controls

     In this article, you'll learn how to reset Parental Controls. Note: Have you forgotten your PIN? Learn more about resetting the Parental Controls PIN on your Nintendo 3DS Family system. Complete these steps Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu... KA ID: 270 Meta-Answer ID: 270

  5. What Is the Child Online Privacy Protection Act? (COPPA)

     The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is a U.S. federal law that applies to the online collection of personal information from children under 13 years of age. Before children age 12... KA ID: 387 Meta-Answer ID: 387

  6. How to Set Up Parental Controls on Nintendo 3DS Family

     In this article, you'll learn how to set up the Parental Controls for the Nintendo 3DS family. Note: If you are a child, please have a parent or guardian configure these settings for you. Complete these steps Ensure your system has the latest system update. If you have not done so already... KA ID: 308 Meta-Answer ID: 308

  7. How to Register an Email for Use with Parental Controls

     In this article, you'll learn how to register an email address for use with parental controls. Note: You must be connected online to configure an email address for use with parental controls. It is highly recommended that you register an email for use with parental controls as it will allow... KA ID: 7231 Meta-Answer ID: 7230

  8. What Can I Block with Parental Controls on Nintendo 3DS?

     Note: When Parental Controls are enabled, some System Settings, such as Internet Settings, Outer Cameras*, System Transfer, and System Update cannot be accessed. You will need to enter the PIN to... KA ID: 257 Meta-Answer ID: 13407

  9. How Do I Restrict My Child from Accessing the Internet?

     Note: As of April 8, 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication has ended for Nintendo 3DS family software. Using parental controls, the following online features can... KA ID: 251 Meta-Answer ID: 251

  10. Can Young Children Play Nintendo 3DS?

     The 3D feature should only be used by children 7 and older. Parents should use the Parental Controls feature to restrict access to the 3D mode for children 6 and under. The 3D feature will remain... KA ID: 249 Meta-Answer ID: 249
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