Leslie Massey
The Nintendo Switch is a region-free console, meaning it can play games from anywhere in the world. To make an Australian Nintendo Switch account, you must first create a new Nintendo account on a web browser. When registering, you must select Australia as your country of residence. After registering, you can make a new account on your Switch and link it to the Nintendo account you just made. This account will now be tied to Australia. You can now access the Australian eShop and purchase games using a credit card that works internationally or an Australian eShop gift card.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Sign out of any existing accounts on the Nintendo Account main page. |
| Step 2 | Visit https://accounts.nintendo.com/register and enter your date of birth. |
| Step 3 | Fill out your details, including a unique email address, nickname, and password. |
| Step 4 | Verify your email address by entering a four-digit code sent to your email. |
| Step 5 | On your Switch, go to System Settings, click "Users", then "Add User", and select an icon and nickname. |
| Step 6 | Confirm and link your new account to your Nintendo Account. |
| Additional Information | Users aged 13 and older can create a Nintendo Account. Users aged 18 and older can create and add up to five Nintendo Accounts for children (aged 17 and under) to their account. |
| Payment Information | To purchase items from the Australian eShop, you will need an internationally accepted credit card or an Australian eShop gift card. |
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What You'll Learn
Set up a new account outside of the Switch
Setting up a new Nintendo account outside of the Switch is simple and can be done by following these steps:
- Go to the Nintendo Account main page and sign out if you are logged in.
- Head to accounts.nintendo.com and choose to sign up for a new account.
- Enter your date of birth.
- Fill out your details, including a nickname, email address, and password. Note that this email address must be different from the one associated with your main Nintendo account.
- Set the country/region to the desired location, in this case, Australia.
- You will receive a verification email from Nintendo containing a four-digit code. Enter this code to verify your account.
- Once verified, you can now use your Nintendo Account to access various online services.
- On your Switch, go to System Settings, click on "Users", then "Add User", and select an icon and nickname for your new account.
- Confirm the new user, and you will be given the option to "Sign In and Link" the new account.
It is important to note that you will need a credit card that works internationally or purchase an Australian eShop gift card to buy items from the foreign eShop. Additionally, you will receive news and updates from the region you selected, which can clutter your news feed if you have multiple regional accounts.
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Sign up for a new account on the Nintendo Account webpage
To sign up for a new account on the Nintendo Account webpage, you will need to follow these steps:
- Go to the Nintendo Account webpage and select the option to sign up for a new account.
- Enter your date of birth when prompted.
- Next, fill out your details, including a nickname, email address, and password. It is important to note that your email address can only be tied to one Nintendo Account, and you cannot use the same email address as your main Nintendo Account.
- Create a password that meets the password requirements: at least eight characters long, including a combination of letters, numbers, and punctuation.
- You will then receive a four-digit verification code via email. Enter this code on the website to verify your account.
- Once your account is verified, you can proceed to link your Nintendo Account to your Nintendo Switch.
It is worth noting that you can also create a Nintendo Account using your Google or Apple account information. However, this option is only available for users aged 16 and older. Additionally, with an Australian Nintendo Account, you will receive news and updates from that region, which can get cluttered if you have multiple regional accounts.
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Select Australia as your country/region
To make an Australian Nintendo Switch account, you will need to first create a new Nintendo account. You can do this by going to the Nintendo Account main page and signing out of any existing accounts. Then, head to accounts.nintendo.com and choose to sign up for a new account. Enter your date of birth, nickname, email address, and password. It is important to note that this second account needs to be unique, so you will need to use a different email address from your main Nintendo account.
Once you have completed the initial registration, you can move on to the next step of selecting Australia as your country/region. When making this account, set the country/region to Australia. This setting is crucial as it determines the eShop region the account will be tied to.
After you have selected Australia as your country/region, you will receive an email from Nintendo containing a four-digit verification code. This code will be sent to the email address you provided, and you will need to enter it on the webpage to verify your account. The verification code should arrive within a few minutes and is valid for one hour. If you do not receive the code within an hour, you can select the \"Resend verification code\" option to have a new one sent to your email address.
Once your account is verified, you have successfully created an Australian Nintendo Account. Now, you can move on to the next steps of creating a new account on your Switch and linking it to your new Australian Nintendo Account.
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Verify your email address
To create a Nintendo Switch account, you will need to use an email address that you have access to. This email address can only be tied to one Nintendo Account.
Once you have entered your email address, a verification code will be sent to your email. This code will be valid for one hour. If you do not receive the email, make sure that you have entered your email address correctly and then request to have a new verification code sent.
After receiving the verification code, enter it into the "Verification code" field and select "Confirm" or "Submit". If you are unable to locate the verification code, you can select "Use another method to verify your identity" and a code will be sent to you via text message.
If you are setting up a Nintendo Account for a child, you will need to enter their information, including an email address. Please note that Nintendo Accounts for children 15 and under cannot register email addresses. Supervised Nintendo Accounts for 16-year-olds and older can register an email address.
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Link your Nintendo account to your Switch
To make an Australian Nintendo Switch account, you must first create a Nintendo account. You can do this by going to https://accounts.nintendo.com/register and setting the country/region to Australia. When creating this account, you must be over the age of 13. You will need to register an email address and password. The password must be at least 8 characters long and include a combination of letters, numbers, and punctuation.
Once you have created your Nintendo account, you can link it to your Switch. To do this, you will need to have a user on your console. You can add a new user by going to System Settings on the HOME Menu, scrolling down to highlight User, then selecting the option to add a new user. After selecting an icon and nickname, you will be given the option to "Sign In and Link" your Nintendo account. Once you have entered your Nintendo account information, your account will be linked to your Switch.
You can also link your Nintendo account to your Switch by scanning the QR code on the screen with a smart device to visit the Nintendo Account website. If you do not have a smart device, you can go to https://accounts.nintendo.com/. After creating your Nintendo account, return to your Switch and sign in to your account. You will receive a confirmation message that your Nintendo Account is now linked to your user.
Linking a Nintendo Account to a user on a Nintendo Switch provides access to online features such as online multiplayer, global rankings, and applications that require internet access, including the Nintendo eShop.
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