How To Transfer Your Nintendo Account To Nintendo Switch 2

One of the first things you’re asked to do while setting up the Nintendo Switch 2 is whether you want to transfer your Nintendo Account to the Switch 2. The console includes a handy walkthrough for how to handle the transfer, but you do need to set aside a decent chunk of time and be in a place where you can have your original Switch and Switch 2 close together.

We’ve explained how to transfer your account to Switch 2 below, along with how to get your account data later if you don’t transfer during the setup.

How to transfer your Switch data to Nintendo Switch 2

It's easier to transfer data during setup, but you can get your account on the Switch 2 later as well.
It’s easier to transfer data during setup, but you can get your account on the Switch 2 later as well.

Here’s what you need before starting the transfer.

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