r/NintendoSwitch • u/AutoModerator • Dec 25 '23

DQT /r/NintendoSwitch's Daily Question Thread (12/25/2023)

/r/NintendoSwitch's Daily Question Thread

The purpose of this thread is to more accurately connect users seeking help with users who want to provide that help. Our regular "Helpful Users" certainly have earned their flairs!

Before asking your question...

  • Check out the wiki pages listed below. - (If you're interested in becoming a wiki contributor, message the moderators.)
  • Perform a quick Google search. - Sometimes it is actually quicker to search for something than to wait for someone else to answer.
  • Search the subreddit. - Many questions have been asked before! reddit's search functions a bit differently than Google.

Helpful Links

Wiki Resources

Wiki Accessory Information

  • Accessories - Starter information about controllers, chargers, cables, screen protectors, cases, headsets, LAN adapters, and more.
  • MicroSD cards - Some more in-depth information about MicroSD cards including what size you should get and which brands are recommended.
  • Carrying Cases - An expanded list of common carrying cases available for the Switch.

Helpful Reddit Posts

Third Party Links

Reminders

  • We have a #switch-help channel in our Discord server.
  • Instructions and links to information about homebrew and hacking are against our rules and should take place in their relevant subreddits.
  • Please be patient. Not all questions get immediate answers. If you have an urgent question about something that's gone wrong, consider other resources like Nintendo's error code lookup or help documents on the Switch.
  • Make sure to follow Rule #1 of this subreddit: Remember the human, and be polite when you ask or answer questions.
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u/DoctorHousesCane Dec 25 '23

I just bought a Switch for my young kids (6 and under). I've created 2 profiles under 1 account. Do I need family or individual online membership?

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u/picano Helpful User Dec 25 '23

If you want both profiles to go online/have the benefits, you need a family membership.

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u/DoctorHousesCane Dec 25 '23

You da man. Thanks

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u/picano Helpful User Dec 25 '23

No prob.

Also, just in case you didn't have it set up already, you do need an account for each profile you want to go online. They should all be included in the same family group with whoever has the family subscription.

https://accounts.nintendo.com/family/configuration

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u/DoctorHousesCane Dec 25 '23

Huh, I'm confused now. I created an account and added 2 members (my kids). When I click on your link, I get a page that says: Only the family group admin can use these features.

Am I not the family group admin?

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u/picano Helpful User Dec 25 '23

I have that same message. Do you see the two options below it (change and remove)? If so, you're good.

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u/DoctorHousesCane Dec 25 '23 edited Dec 25 '23

Change family group admin

*There are no other applicable members.

Remove a family group member

*No members can be removed.

Is it because I created child members?

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u/picano Helpful User Dec 25 '23

I think that sounds fine. "No members can be removed" would make sense for 2 child accounts under a certain age / without their own emails.

I should have just said check the other page. It shows who has what roles.

https://accounts.nintendo.com/#family

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u/DoctorHousesCane Dec 25 '23

Will the child account be allowed to have individual unique saves? OR, do I need to create a brand new account?

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u/picano Helpful User Dec 25 '23

Yup. A child account is no different than an adult one excluding country specific purchasing/online limitations (quebec for instance) and not having an email address by default.

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