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Transfer Digital Switch Games Between Accounts

Jason Perdomo

August 6, 2022

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Welcome to my blog, where I will be discussing methods of transferring digital switch games between accounts. Whether you’re looking to share a game with a friend or just want to consolidate your library, I have the perfect solution for you!

How to transfer digital games between Nintendo Switch accounts

1. Log in to the Nintendo Switch eShop on your primary console with the account that you originally purchased the game with.
2. Select your user icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.
3. Scroll down to “Redownload able Software” and select it.
4. Find the game you want to transfer, then select “Download.” The game will now begin downloading onto your primary console.
5. Once the download is complete, log out of your primary account on the eShop and then create a new user on the console.
6. When prompted, select “Nintendo eShop Settings.”
7. Scroll down and select “Account Information.”
8. Enter your Nintendo Account information (email address and password). If you don’t have a Nintendo Account, you can create one for free at https://accounts.nintendo.com/.
9. Once you’ve logged in, scroll back down to “Redownload able Software” and select it. You should now see a list of all games associated with your Nintendo Account.
10. Select the game you want to transfer, then select “Download.” The game will now begin downloading onto your secondary console.

Why you might want to transfer digital games between Nintendo Switch accounts

There are a few reasons you might want to consider transferring digital games between Nintendo Switch accounts. Perhaps you have multiple family members who want to play the same game, but each has its own account. Or maybe you want to share a particular game with a friend. Whatever the reason, it’s actually quite easy to do.

Here’s how:

1. First, you’ll need to log in to your Nintendo Switch account on the official website.
2. Then, go to the “My Games & Apps” section and select the game you want to transfer.
3. Click on the “Options” button and then select “Remove from Account.”
4. Confirm that you want to remove the game from your account by clicking “OK.”
5. Now, log in to the Nintendo Switch account that you want to transfer the game to (this can be done on either the website or directly on the console).
6. Go back into the “My Games & Apps” section and select “+Add Software.”
7. Enter in your 16-digit code that was provided when you removed the game from your original account; this will add the game to your new account! And that’s it!

You’ve now successfully transferred a digital game between two Nintendo Switch accounts.

What to do before transferring digital games between Nintendo Switch accounts

Before you can transfer digital games between Nintendo Switch accounts, you need to make sure that both the source and destination consoles are updated to the latest system version. You also need to have a Nintendo account for each console, and each account must be linked to a Nintendo Network ID.

Once you’ve done all that, you can start transferring games by following these steps:

1) On the source console, open up the game you want to transfer.
2) Select “Settings” from the game’s menu.
3) Select “Account Management.”
4) Select “Transfer Software.”
5) Enter the 12-digit code displayed on the destination console.
6) Follow the prompts on the screen to complete the transfer process.

How to transfer digital games from one Nintendo Switch account to another

If you’ve been using your Nintendo Switch for a while, you may have amassed quite a collection of digital games. If you get a new Switch (or if you just want to transfer your games to another account), it’s easy to do. Here’s how:

First, sign in to your Nintendo account on the new Switch. Then, go to the eShop and select “Account Information.” Scroll down to the “Nintendo Account User Agreement and Privacy Policy” and select “Accept.”

Next, go back to the main eShop page and select “Settings/Other.” Select “Redownload Purchased Software.” Choose the games you want to transfer and select “Download.”

Your games will now download onto your new Switch. Enjoy!

How to transfer digital games from a Nintendo Switch account to a new Nintendo Switch

Assuming you would like a step-by-step guide on how to transfer digital games from one Nintendo Switch account to another:

1. First, you will need to deactivate your Nintendo Switch profile on your current console. To do this, head to the home screen and select “System Settings.” From there, scroll down and select “Users,” then select the account you want to deactivate and select “Deactivate User.”

2. Next, you will need to create a new user on your current console by going back into the “System Settings” menu and selecting “Users.” From there, scroll down and select “Add User,” then follow the prompts to create a new user.

3. Now that you have created a new user, sign in with that account and launch any digital game that is tied to your Nintendo Switch profile. Once the game has been launched, quit it and return to the home screen.

4. At this point, you will want to connect your console to the internet via Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable (if possible) and head back into “System Settings.” From there, scroll down and select “Transfer Your User Data & Save Data.”

5. Follow the prompts on-screen until you reach the part where it says “Source Console” at the top of the screen; from there, press + on your Joy-Con controllers or Pro Controller (if connected) until your current console is selected as the source console.

6. Once your current console is selected as the source console, press A on your controller; doing so will begin transferring all digital games and save data associated with your Nintendo Switch profile from your current console to your new one!

How to share digital games on a Nintendo Switch with multiple accounts

If you have a Nintendo Switch, chances are you want to be able to share your digital games with multiple accounts. Here’s how to do it!

First, you’ll need to create a Nintendo account for each person who wants to play your games. You can do this on the Nintendo website or directly on the Switch itself. Once you have your accounts set up, make sure each one is linked to your console.

Next, go into the eShop and select the game you want to purchase. When prompted, choose “Add User” and select the account you want the game to be associated with. Once the game has been downloaded and installed, that user will be able to play it whenever they like!

And that’s all there is to it! Now everyone in your household can enjoy your digital games without having to fight over who gets to use them first.

What to do if you can’t transfer digital games between Nintendo Switch accounts

If you’re trying to move digital games between Nintendo Switch accounts and finding that it’s not possible, don’t worry – there is a workaround. Here’s what you need to do:

1. Make sure both accounts are linked to your Nintendo Switch console. To do this, go to Settings > Users > Linked Nintendo Accounts.
2. On the account that has the game you want to transfer, go to the eShop and purchase a 0-value gift card using that account’s funds.
3. Once the gift card has been purchased, log out of that account and log in to the account you want to transfer the game to.
4. Go to the eShop and redeem the gifted card on this account – this will add those funds to this account without actually spending any money.
5) Now, you can use those funds on this account to purchase the game you wanted to transfer!

FAQs about transferring digital games between Nintendo Switch accounts

How do I transfer digital games from one Nintendo Switch account to another?

In order to transfer digital games from one Nintendo Switch account to another, you will need to use the system’s “User Transfer Tool.” This tool can be found in the “System Settings” menu. Once you have located the tool, simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.