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Add Account With Confirmation Code

Instructions on creating and linking a Nintendo Account to a Nintendo Switch console with a 5-digit verification code.

When creating a new Nintendo Account to link to a Nintendo Switch console, you will be given the option to use a 5-digit verification code to complete the process.
This method is only available when creating a new Nintendo Account on Nintendo Switch.

This process is optional. If you don’t want to use the verification code, or the code is missing / not working correctly, follow the standard steps for adding a Nintendo Account to a new user account or existing user account on Nintendo Switch.
The 5-digit verification code is different than the 4-digit e-mail verification code you receive when setting up a Nintendo Account. For assistance with entering the 4-digit code, click here.

When linking a Nintendo Account to a user account (new or existing), select “Create Account” when prompted, to set up a new Nintendo Account.
Select “Send account-creation instructions via e-mail.”
Enter your date of birth, then select “OK.”

Enter your e-mail address into the appropriate field and click “Accept.” Select “Send e-mail” to send the e-mail.
Click “OK” on the Nintendo Switch console to reach the 5-digit verification code entry screen.
An e-mail will be sent that explains how to set up a Nintendo Account on your PC or smart device. When the e-mail arrives, click the URL included in the e-mail.
- The email should arrive shortly, and expires in an hour from when it’s sent.
- If you don’t receive the e-mail, please follow the standard steps for adding a Nintendo Account to a new user account or existing user account on Nintendo Switch.
On your smart device or PC, click “An account for myself.”
Create a Nintendo Account for yourself.
Once the account is created, a 5-digit verification code will appear.
On the Nintendo Switch console, enter the verification code into the appropriate field, and click “OK.”
You will receive a confirmation message that your Nintendo Account is now linked to your user account. Click “OK” to return to the system settings.

Important:
If you can’t find the verification code or it doesn’t work, please follow the standard steps for linking an existing Nintendo Account to a new user account or existing user account on Nintendo Switch.

You will be directed to a page requesting your supervisor's e-mail address.
- You will need to have a supervisor set up a Nintendo Account (if they do not already have one), and then create an account for you.
Have your supervisor enter their e-mail address into the appropriate field and click “Submit.”
Click “OK” on the Nintendo Switch console to reach the 5-digit verification code entry screen.
An e-mail will be sent to your supervisor that explains how to set up your Nintendo Account on a PC or smart device. Have your supervisor click the URL in the e-mail.
- The email should arrive shortly, and expires in an hour from when it’s sent.
- If you don’t receive the e-mail, please follow the standard steps for adding a Nintendo Account to a new user account or existing user account on Nintendo Switch.
Have your supervisor select “An account for a child” on their smart device or PC, then create a Nintendo Account for you.
Once the account is created, a 5-digit verification code will appear.
On the Nintendo Switch console, enter the verification code into the appropriate field, and click “OK.”
You will receive a verification message that your Nintendo Account is now linked to your user account. Click “OK” to return to the system settings.

Important:
If you can’t find the verification code or it doesn’t work, please follow the standard steps for linking an existing Nintendo Account to a new user account or existing user account on Nintendo Switch.