Nintendo won't let you log in with a linked Apple account soon

appleinsider.com Nov 10, 2026

Nintendo won’t let you log in with a linked Apple account soon

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Nov 10, 2026

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Effective January 26 2027, Nintendo will discontinue the ability to sign in to a Nintendo Account using a linked Google or Apple account, and new Nintendo Accounts cannot be created with either service. Existing users who currently rely on these social logins must transition to Nintendo’s Passkey system or manually update their account credentials before the deadline. The change applies globally across all Nintendo platforms, including Switch and mobile titles. Nintendo’s support page outlines step‑by‑step instructions for generating a Passkey, which leverages device‑based authentication rather than third‑party credentials. Users who do not migrate risk losing access to purchased games, cloud saves, and online services. The policy shift reflects Nintendo’s broader move toward proprietary authentication methods and tighter control over user data.

💡 Why It Matters

· Nintendo is forcing a migration to its own Passkey system, tightening control over account security and data while eliminating reliance on external tech giants.

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techcrunch.com · Nov 10

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techcrunch.com · Nov 7

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