How to Make a New Account on Nintendo Switch

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Wondering how to start fresh with a new account on your Nintendo Switch? You’ve come to the right place!
Let’s dive into how you can create a new account on your Nintendo Switch. It’s like opening the door to a whole new world of fun!
Quick Steps to Create a New Nintendo Switch Account
Creating a new account on Nintendo Switch is as easy as pie! First, hit the power button on your Switch to wake it up. Select ‘System Settings’ from the home screen, and then scroll down to ‘Users.’ Choose ‘Add User’ and hit ‘Create New User.’ Voila! You’ve started the process.
Then, you’ll get to pick a cute icon for your profile. After that, enter your nickname. The last step is to link a new Nintendo Account by following the on-screen prompts. Now, you’re all set to explore the vast universe of Nintendo games!
Connecting to Playbite with Your New Account
Now that you’ve got your shiny new Nintendo Switch account, why not add even more excitement? With Playbite, you can play casual mobile games and earn rewards like Nintendo eShop Gift Cards. Imagine playing fun games on Playbite and then using your rewards to grab new games for your Switch. All you have to do is download the Playbite app and start playing. It’s that easy!

In case you’re wondering: Playbite simply makes money from (not super annoying) ads and (totally optional) in-app purchases. It then uses that money to reward players with really cool prizes!
Join Playbite today!
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