How to Reset Your Nintendo eShop on Switch: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to easily reset your Nintendo eShop account on Switch with our step-by-step instructions.
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To reset your Nintendo eShop account on Switch, navigate to the system settings from the home menu. Select Users and choose the relevant user profile. Scroll down and click Delete User, keeping in mind this will erase save data not stored in the cloud. For a complete factory reset, go back to system settings, choose System, then Formatting Options, and select Initialize Console. This will remove all data from the device, so ensure important data is backed up before proceeding.
FAQs & Answers
- What steps do I need to follow to reset my Nintendo eShop account on Switch? To reset your Nintendo eShop account on Switch, go to the system settings from the home menu, select 'Users,' and choose the relevant profile. Click 'Delete User' to reset the account.
- Will resetting my Nintendo Switch erase my save data? Yes, deleting a user will erase save data not stored in the cloud. Ensure you back up important data before proceeding with the deletion.
- How can I perform a factory reset on my Nintendo Switch? To perform a factory reset, go to system settings, choose 'System,' then 'Formatting Options,' and select 'Initialize Console.' This will erase all data from the device.
- Is there a way to back up my data before resetting my Nintendo Switch? Yes, you can back up your data by subscribing to Nintendo Switch Online, which offers cloud saves for many games. Make sure to check if the games you want to save support this feature.