Nintendo will end Google and Apple sign-in for accounts in January 2027

What is changing

Nintendo is ending support for signing in to a Nintendo account with a linked Google or Apple account. According to Android Authority, the company has set a target date of 26 January 2027 for the change.

The date is not fixed. Nintendo says the shutdown could slip if work on its systems takes longer than planned. The company has not said why it is removing the feature.

How to keep access to your account

Anyone who currently signs in through Google or Apple should move to another method before the cut-off. Nintendo recommends using the email address or the Sign-In ID and password attached to the account.

A passkey will also work. This is a modern sign-in method that replaces a password, often using a fingerprint or face scan on the device. Nintendo has a support page explaining how to set one up.

If you have forgotten your password

Users who do not know their password can use the forgotten password option on the login page. Nintendo will then send a reset message to the registered email address.

If no email arrives, or the registered address is no longer accessible, Nintendo advises contacting its customer support directly.

Why it matters

Many services let people sign in with a Google or Apple identity instead of a separate password, and Nintendo accounts were among them. Losing that option means some players will need to remember or recover a dedicated password.

The change is scheduled for early 2027, so there is time to prepare. Still, checking that the registered email address is current, or setting up a passkey now, will avoid problems when the feature disappears.