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How to Unlink Nintendo Network ID Without 3DS?

Jason Perdomo

July 30, 2022

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If you’ve ever wanted to unlink Nintendo Network ID from your 3DS, here’s how! This is a great workaround for anyone who wants to remove their NNID from their 3DS without having to go through the inconvenience of getting a new one.

How to unlink your Nintendo Network ID from your 3DS

If you’ve decided that you no longer want to use your Nintendo Network ID with your 3DS, or if you’re selling your 3DS and don’t want the new owner to have access to your NNID, you can unlink the two. Here’s how:

1. From the Home Menu, select System Settings.
2. Scroll down and select Open Nintendo Network ID Settings. If prompted, enter your four-digit PIN.
3. Select Unlink NNID from this console.
4. Enter your date of birth and select OK.
5. A message will appear confirming that your NNID has been unlinked from the console. Select OK to continue

Why you might want to unlink your Nintendo Network ID from your 3DS?

Your Nintendo Network ID is linked to your 3DS in order to provide you with a personalized experience when using certain features on the device. However, there may be times when you want to unlink your NNID from your 3DS. For example, if you are selling your 3DS and don’t want the new owner to have access to your personal information, or if you simply want to start afresh with a new NNID.

Here’s how to unlink your Nintendo Network ID from your 3DS:

1. Go to System Settings > Other Settings.
2. Select “Nintendo Network ID Settings.” If you have not yet linked an NNID to your 3DS, this option will not be available.
3. Select “Unlink Nintendo Network ID.”
4. Enter your date of birth and select “OK.” This is required in order to verify that it is indeed you who is unlinking the NNID.
5. A message will appear asking you to confirm that you want to unlink the NNID from the device. Select “Unlink” again if you’re sure that’s what you want to do.”

 The process of unlinking your Nintendo Network ID from your 3DS

If you’ve decided that you no longer want to use your Nintendo Network ID with your 3DS, or if you’re selling your 3DS, you’ll need to unlink the two. Here’s how:

1. From the HOME Menu, select System Settings.
2. Scroll down and select Other Settings.
3. Select Nintendo Network ID Settings, then select Delete this Nintendo Network ID.
4. Enter your password and select OK to confirm that you want to delete the account.
5. Once the account is deleted, all data associated with it will be removed from the 3DS, including any saved games or purchased content.

What to do if you accidentally unlinked your Nintendo Network ID from your 3DS

If you have accidentally unlinked your Nintendo Network ID from your 3DS, there are a few steps you can take to try and rectify the situation. First, check to see if you have any other devices that are linked to your Nintendo Network ID – if so, you may be able to use one of those devices to relink your account. If not, or if you’re unsure of which device is linked to your account, you can contact Nintendo’s customer support for assistance. Finally, keep in mind that once an account is unlinked from a device, it cannot be relinked – so make sure not to unlink your account unless absolutely necessary!

How to relink your Nintendo Network ID to your 3DS

If you’ve had to unlink your Nintendo Network ID from your 3DS for any reason, you may be wondering how to relink it. The process is actually quite simple and only takes a few minutes. Here’s what you need to do:

1. On your 3DS, go to the Home Menu and select System Settings.
2. Scroll down and select Users.
3. Select the account that you want to unlink your Nintendo Network ID from. If you only have one account on your 3DS, this will be the only option available.
4. Select Unlink NNID.
5. Confirm that you want to unlink your Nintendo Network ID by selecting “Yes” when prompted.

Once your Nintendo Network ID has been unlinked from your 3DS, you can relink it by following these steps:

1. On your 3DS, go to the Home Menu and select System Settings.
2. Scroll down and select Users.
3. Select Link NNID.
4. Enter the email address associated with your Nintendo Network ID, as well as the password for the account.
5. Once everything is entered correctly, select Sign In. And that’s all there is to it! Your Nintendo Network ID should now be linked back to your 3DS.

The benefits of having a Nintendo Network ID

A Nintendo Network ID is required to access certain online features for the Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, and Nintendo Switch. With a Nintendo Network ID, you can:

• Purchase and download games and other content from the Nintendo eShop on your Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family system or from the Nintendo Shop Channel on your Wii console.
• Register friends on your Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family system, and chat with them using Miiverse.
• Access select online services offered by participating retailers with a Nintendo Zone ViewerorSpotPass enabled device.
• Earn rewards points that can be redeemed for select items in the MyNintendo Rewards Catalogue.

Please note that, If you unlink your Nintendo Network ID from your Wii U console, any user accounts and save data associated with that account will also be deleted. This process cannot be undone, so be sure to backup any important data before unlinking.

The drawbacks of having a Nintendo Network ID

There are a few potential drawbacks to having a Nintendo Network ID. For one, if you ever want to unlink your Nintendo 3DS from your account, you’ll have to contact customer support and go through a bit of a process. Additionally, some features on the 3DS require a Nintendo Network ID, so if you don’t have one set up, you’ll be missing out on things like Miiverse and StreetPass.

How to create a Nintendo Network ID

A Nintendo Network ID is required to use many of the online features on your Nintendo 3DS system, such as playing online multiplayer games, downloading free demos from the Nintendo eShop, and accessing certain Internet browsers. If you don’t have a Nintendo Network ID yet, or if you need to unlink your current ID from your system, follow these steps:

1. Select System Settings from the HOME Menu.
2. Scroll down and select Other Settings.
3. Select Account Information, then Create/Link a Nintendo Network ID.
4. If you’re creating a new account, enter the required information (including date of birth and country/region), then select Next twice to agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
5. Choose an avatar for your account (you can always change this later), then select OK when prompted to link your NNID with this system.
6. If you’re linking an existing account instead, enter your sign-in information here and select Link Account when prompted; no avatar will be created for linked accounts since they already exist on another system or device.

You can now use all of the online features that require a Nintendo Network ID! Enjoy playing with your Nintendo 3DS.