Nintendo is ending Google and Apple sign-ins from January 25
Nintendo will remove support for signing in to the Nintendo Switch app with Google and Apple accounts, and users have until 25 January 2026 to switch to another sign-in method.
Key takeaways
- Nintendo is discontinuing Google and Apple sign-ins for the Nintendo Switch app on smartphones.
- Users have until 25 January 2026 to change how they sign in, according to 9to5Google.
- New Nintendo Accounts can no longer be created using a Google or Apple account.
- The My Nintendo Platinum Points mission for linking a Google account is also discontinued.
What is changing
Nintendo will discontinue Google and Apple sign-ins for the Nintendo Switch app on smartphones. According to 9to5Google, users have until 25 January 2026 to change how they sign in to the app.
The change applies to existing accounts. Nintendo has already stopped allowing new Nintendo Accounts to be created with a Google or Apple account, according to the report.
What users should do
Anyone who signs in to the Nintendo Switch app with a Google or Apple account will need to switch to a different sign-in method before 25 January. The report does not describe the exact steps, so users should check Nintendo's official guidance for details.
Nintendo is also removing a linked reward. According to 9to5Google, the My Nintendo Platinum Points mission for linking a Google account to a Nintendo Account is being discontinued as well.
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