Nintendo has announced that it will drop support for users signing in to their Nintendo account with an Apple or Google account on January 26, 2027.
As of 26 January 2027*, it will no longer be possible to link a Google or Apple account to a Nintendo Account.
*The exact end time may be delayed depending on the progress of the system change work.
This means the following:
- You will be unable to use a Google or Apple account to sign in to a Nintendo Account.
- You will be unable to create a new Nintendo Account using a Google or Apple account.
- The My Nintendo Platinum Points mission to link your Google account to your Nintendo Account will also be discontinued.
We apologize for any inconvenience to those who used a Google or Apple account to sign in to their Nintendo Account.
While Nintendo has not explained why it is removing the options, but warns \ the exact cutoff could be delayed depending on the progress of its system updates.
After the change, users will need to sign in with their Nintendo Account email address or Sign-In ID and password, or use a passkey.
Anyone who usually signs in through Apple or Google are warned to make sure they know their Nintendo Account login details before the deadline. Those who have never set a password, or have forgotten it, can select “Forgot your password?” on the Nintendo Account login page to request a reset email.
Users who chose to hide their email address with Sign in with Apple may have an Apple-generated relay address registered with Nintendo. Messages sent to that address are forwarded to their personal inbox. Nintendo advises anyone who can no longer access their registered email address to contact its support team.
Nintendo also recommends registering a passkey, which is a login method where you can use your smart device’s authentication methods, such as fingerprint or facial recognition, instead of a password.