Nintendo Ends Google and Apple Account Sign-In Support
Nintendo will stop allowing users to link or sign in to Nintendo Accounts using Google or Apple credentials starting January 26, 2027.
Nintendo Co., Ltd. announced it will discontinue the ability to sign in to Nintendo Accounts using Google or Apple accounts starting January 26, 2027. The change applies to all hardware, including the original Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, OLED model, and the upcoming Switch 2. The company noted that this target date may be delayed depending on the progress of system change work.
Under the new policy, users will be unable to link existing accounts or create new Nintendo Accounts using these third-party logins. Affected users must transition to using their Nintendo Account email address or Sign-In ID with a password, or utilize a Passkey for authentication via biometrics such as fingerprints or facial recognition. Nintendo recommends that users who signed up via third-party providers set a password or update their registered email addresses through support before the deadline, suggesting the use of the "Forgot your password?" feature to initiate a reset.
Additionally, the company will discontinue a My Nintendo Platinum Points mission that previously rewarded users for linking Google accounts.
