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Nintendo ends Google and Apple sign-in: set a password first
The short version
Nintendo is removing the option to sign in to a Nintendo Account with a Google or Apple account. From 26 January 2027, you will need an email or Sign-In ID with a password, or a passkey.
What happened
Nintendo's support page says that from 26 January 2027 you can no longer link a Google or Apple account to a Nintendo Account. You also cannot use one to log in or to create a new account. Nintendo says the exact end time may slip if the system change work runs late.
The support page is listed under Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, Switch Lite and Switch OLED Model. People already logged in on a device may not be asked to log in again. If the login page does appear, Nintendo says to use the account's email address or Sign-In ID with its password, or a passkey.
Why it matters to you
If you only ever signed in with Google or Apple, you may never have set a Nintendo password. Once the change happens, you could be unable to log in when the login page appears.
If you no longer have access to the email address registered on the account, you will need Nintendo's help to update it, so it is better to check now.
What to do
Go to the Nintendo Account login page, choose Forgot your password? and follow the emailed steps to set a password. If the email does not arrive, add [email protected] to your safe-sender list and wait a while.
Consider registering a passkey, which lets you log in with your fingerprint or face. If you have lost access to your registered email, contact Nintendo support to update it.
Sources
- Discontinuation of Google and Apple accounts linking to Nintendo Accounts Nintendo Support (opens in a new tab)
- Nintendo will soon discontinue Google and Apple sign-ins 9to5Google (opens in a new tab)
- PSA: Nintendo Ending Google And Apple Sign-Ins On Nintendo Accounts In 2027 Nintendo Life (opens in a new tab)
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