Important: Once 2-step verification is enabled, you will need to log in using BOTH your password and a code sent to your smart device via the Google Authenticator app.
Note: This option is not available for child accounts (ages 12 and under).
Complete these steps
- Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account.
- Select Sign-in and security settings, then 2-Step Verification, then Edit.
- Click 2-Step Verification setup.
- You may be prompted to confirm your identity by re-entering your password, re-authenticating with your passkey, and/or by verifying your email address.
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Password entry
If prompted to enter your password, enter it then select OK.
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Passkey re-authentication
If you have enabled passkey authentication, you can confirm your identity by signing in using your passkey.
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Email address verification
If prompted to verify your email address, select Submit to have an email with a verification code sent to the email address associated with your Nintendo Account. Locate the code in your email and enter it in the "Verification code" box, then click Submit.
- If you do not receive the email, please follow our steps for Did Not Receive a Nintendo Account Identity Verification Email.
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Password entry
- Install the Google Authenticator app on your smart device.
- This is a free app available through Google Play (Android) and the App Store (iOS).
- Use the smart device app to scan the QR code displayed on your Nintendo Account screen. A 6-digit verification code will appear on your smart device.
- Enter the verification code into the field under step 3 on the Nintendo Account screen, then Submit.
- A list of backup codes will appear. Click Copy to copy all the codes, then paste them somewhere safe.
- A backup code will be required to log in if you don’t have access to the Google Authenticator app. MAKE SURE TO KEEP THESE SOMEWHERE ONLY YOU CAN ACCESS.
- Each backup code can be used one time each.
- Click I have saved the backup codes, then OK.
Additional information
After setting up 2-step verification, you can return to the 2-step verification settings page if you need to review the backup codes or remove the 2-step restriction.
