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  1. How to Change the Parental Controls PIN for Nintendo Switch

    Follow these steps to change the Parental Controls PIN for a Nintendo Switch console. Complete these steps Is your Nintendo Switch console linked to the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app on a smart device? Nintendo Switch is linked to app Note : While the Nintendo Switch console... KA ID: 22350 Meta-Answer ID: 17867
  2. How to Link or Unlink Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls App

    Updated Follow these steps to link or unlink a Nintendo Switch console and the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls smart device application. Note The Nintendo Switch Parental Controls App can be linked to up to eight Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch consoles. Two parents or guardians in the same family group can share parental... KA ID: 22407 Meta-Answer ID: 17924
  3. How to Download or Update the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls Smart Device App

    Updated Follow these steps to download or update the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app, or review the app's update history. Note: The Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app is compatible with smart devices which use the iOS and Android operating systems. Complete these steps Visit p.nintendo.com using your smart device... KA ID: 22385 Meta-Answer ID: 17902
  4. Parental Controls for Epic Games Software on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch

    Learn the differences between parental controls offered on Nintendo Switch 2, on Nintendo Switch, and through Epic Games. Frequently asked questions What are the differences between parental controls on Nintendo Switch 2, on Nintendo Switch, and through Epic Games? How do I restrict access to the various... KA ID: 64137 Meta-Answer ID: 51178
  5. Why Do Children of Certain Ages Have to Join a Parent/Guardian’s Account?

    In compliance with legal guidelines in various countries, Nintendo does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian that wishes to allow your child... KA ID: 19626 Meta-Answer ID: 19088
  6. 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
  7. What Is Quebec's Law 25?

    Law 25 is a Quebec law that applies to the online collection of personal information from children under 14 years of age. Before children age 13 and under can participate in any online activities... KA ID: 66356 Meta-Answer ID: 53229
  8. Error Code: 2142-2017

    Follow these steps if you tried to link a Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch console to the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls App and received error code 2142-2017, with the message "You have... Note: Both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch consoles can be linked to the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app. Up to eight consoles can be managed using the app at one time. What to do... KA ID: 68653 Meta-Answer ID: 55329
  9. Error Code: 2805-1400

    Follow these steps when you are unable to sign into or edit the settings on the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app and error code 2805-1400 is displayed. What to do Wait a while and try connecting to the service again later. If the issue has been occurring for an extended amount of time, check the Network Maintenance Information/Operational Status... KA ID: 53908 Meta-Answer ID: 43043
  10. How to Share Responsibility for Parental Controls using the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls App

    Updated Follow these steps to share the responsibility for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Parental Controls settings with another person in your Nintendo Account family group. Before you start Each parent/guardian (up to 2) that will share the responsibility for setting Parental Controls will need: Their own Nintendo Account. Their Nintendo Accounts will need to have the... KA ID: 71814 Meta-Answer ID: 55884
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