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    • Welcome to Nintendo Support

    Get support for your Nintendo systems, software and services

    What Is the Difference Between a Nintendo Account and Nintendo Network ID?

    Nintendo Accounts and Nintendo Network IDs are used for different purposes.

    Nintendo Account

    • A Nintendo Account is used for Nintendo Switch online services (including Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch), smart device applications (like Super Mario Run), off-device software purchases and the My Nintendo rewards programme.
    • A Nintendo Account is created off-device (via http://accounts.nintendo.com).
    • For additional information about Nintendo Accounts, click here.

    Nintendo Network ID

    • A Nintendo Network ID (NNID) is created and used on a Wii U console and/or Nintendo 3DS system.
    • NNIDs were used for online features (such as online multiplayer or interactions) prior to 8 April 2024.

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