A Nintendo Account is an account that is required for using certain services from Nintendo, such as online services (including access to the Nintendo eShop) for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, off-device software purchases and the My Nintendo loyalty program. Nintendo Accounts can also be used with smart device applications (like Super Mario Run).

Your Nintendo Account can be linked to other accounts, such as your Google or Apple accounts. You can then use those accounts' user name and password to sign in to your Nintendo Account. If you don't want to use or don't have a Google or Apple account, you can still create a Nintendo Account using your email address.

In order to create and use a Nintendo Account and the associated services, you must agree to the Nintendo Account User Agreement.