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  1. Message: Based on information received from an external source, the password for this account is not secure.

     Steps for situations when you want to change your Nintendo Account password, but the message "Based on information received from an external source, the password for this account is not secure."... Information If this message appears while you are creating or changing your Nintendo Account password, we suggest using a different password. KA ID: 65200 Meta-Answer ID: 52159

  2. Where Do I Find the Confirmation Code for Nintendo Switch?

     Important: Please note that this process is optional. If you have any issues with the code or the email, you can follow the standard steps for adding a Nintendo Account to a new user account or... KA ID: 22281 Meta-Answer ID: 17798

  3. Why Am I Prompted to Enter a Credit Card to Create a Nintendo Account for My Child?

     In accordance with the Child Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in the United States and Law 25 in Quebec, Canada, a parent or guardian must provide consent to set up a Nintendo Account for... KA ID: 1334 Meta-Answer ID: 1333

  4. Message: "A system error has occurred" When Using or Creating a Nintendo Account

     The information in this article can help when you are unable to reset your password, log in, add family group members, or create a Nintendo Account on the Nintendo Account website , and a message is... Possible solutions This may occur if you are located in Canada and trying to create a child account in your family group, but never selected a specific region for your Nintendo Account. Update your... KA ID: 45105 Meta-Answer ID: 37782

  5. Can Children Create a Nintendo Account?

     Children can have Nintendo Accounts. However, verifiable parental consent may be required depending on the age of the child. For more information, read How to Create a Nintendo Account and How to Add... KA ID: 16041 Meta-Answer ID: 15984

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

     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. Important The ability to use a Nintendo Network ID, Facebook, or Twitter to sign in to an existing Nintendo Account or to create a new Nintendo Account has been discontinued. We apologize for any... KA ID: 22207 Meta-Answer ID: 17733

  7. Error Message: The Servers Are Currently Busy. Please Try Again Later

     The information in this article can help you when you receive the error message "The Servers Are Currently Busy. Please Try Again Later" while creating a new Nintendo Account. What to do Visit the Network Status page and check for any notices related to Nintendo Account maintenance or outages. If there are no known service disruptions, it is very likely this is related to... KA ID: 47327 Meta-Answer ID: 39689
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