November 11, 2026, 1:36 pm | Read time: 3 minutes
Anyone who has relied on a familiar login method with Nintendo may face an unexpected hurdle starting January 2027. The company is eliminating two common options and will increasingly use passkeys. Affected users should check early on whether they can access their account independently of previous third-party providers.
Nintendo is ending the ability to link Google or Apple accounts with a Nintendo account. The change is scheduled for January 26, 2027, as planned. However, the exact end date may be delayed if the necessary system work takes longer than expected.
Google and Apple Login Discontinued
After the transition, users will no longer be able to use their Google or Apple accounts to log in to a Nintendo account. Creating a new Nintendo account through either third-party provider will also no longer be possible.
At the same time, Nintendo is ending the My Nintendo mission, where users could earn platinum points for linking their Google account with their Nintendo account. For users who have previously used Google or Apple for login, this changes their previous access method.
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Passkey Replaces Previous Method
The shutdown of Google and Apple login does not necessarily mean users will be immediately logged out of their Nintendo account. However, when they need to log in again, they will require their email address or login ID and the corresponding password. Alternatively, they can use a passkey.
With a passkey, login occurs without a traditional password through the authentication functions of a mobile device, such as fingerprint or facial recognition. Nintendo recommends registering a passkey for a simpler and more secure login.
Users should check whether they can access their account independently of Google or Apple. Those who have not yet set up a passkey can still log in via the Nintendo account page after the deadline and use the password recovery function if needed.
Nintendo did not provide specific reasons for the change, but security measures are likely a factor.
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Help with Account Issues
If you haven’t set a password or have forgotten it, you can select “Forgot Password?” on the Nintendo account login page. Then, follow the displayed instructions to request an email to reset the password.
The arrival of this message may take some time. Nintendo recommends adding the address no-reply@accounts.nintendo.com to your address book and list of safe senders to ensure that relevant emails are delivered.
If the message does not arrive after a waiting period, users should contact Nintendo. This also applies if there is no longer access to the email address registered with the Nintendo account. Support can then assist in updating the registered address.