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  1. Unable to Sign In to Nintendo Account on Nintendo Applications for iOS Devices (iPhone, iPad, etc.)

     The information in this article can help when you are unable to sign in to a Nintendo Account using an iOS device, such as an iPhone, iPad, or iPod. Important: We have removed the ability to create or sign in to a Nintendo Account via Google or Apple accounts from an iOS Nintendo app in compliance with iOS App Store review guidelines. It is only... KA ID: 49661 Meta-Answer ID: 41591

  2. Why Did I Receive a Notice About a New Device Sign-In?

     This notice means that your Nintendo Account was used to sign in on a Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PC, or smart device that has not been previously used with your account. The notice you... KA ID: 47211 Meta-Answer ID: 39588

  3. Discontinuation of the Use of Facebook or Twitter to Sign In to Your Nintendo Account

     Information As of October 25 , 2022, it is longer possible to link a Facebook or Twitter account to a Nintendo Account. This means that it is no longer possible to use a Facebook or Twitter account... KA ID: 59601 Meta-Answer ID: 47457

  4. Why Did I Receive a Nintendo Account Identity Verification Email?

     As an additional security measure, you may occasionally be required to enter a verification code when signing in to your Nintendo Account. When this happens, an email with the verification code is... KA ID: 53562 Meta-Answer ID: 42824

  5. How to Review 2-Step Verification Backup Codes for a Nintendo Account

     In this article, you'll learn how to view your 2-step verification backup codes, or generate new codes if you have used all of your backup codes. Complete these steps Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account. Select Sign-in and security settings , then scroll down to 2-Step Verification and select Edit Editar... KA ID: 62202 Meta-Answer ID: 49593

  6. How to Remove 2-Step Verification for a Nintendo Account

     Steps for removing 2-step verification using Google Authenticator from a Nintendo Account. Complete these steps Open the Nintendo Account website in your browser. Sign in to your Nintendo Account. Select Sign-in and security settings , then scroll down to "2-Step Verification". Select... KA ID: 56938 Meta-Answer ID: 45283

  7. Why Did I Receive a Nintendo Account Verification Text Message?

     Steps for situations where you receive a text message from Nintendo with a code to verify your Nintendo Account, but you aren't sure why. Information If you have registered your phone number to your Nintendo Account, as an additional security measure you may occasionally be required to enter a verification code when performing certain... KA ID: 65243 Meta-Answer ID: 52186
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