How to Link Your Nintendo Account to Your Epic Games Account (or Unlink It)

Linking your Nintendo Account to your Epic Games account allows you to access your Epic games and progress (like Fortnite cosmetics, Rocket League items, or Fall Guys progress) when playing on your Nintendo Switch, and enables cross-platform play and progression.

⚠️ Important First Steps:

• Ensure you have an active Nintendo Account (the one you use on your Switch).
• Ensure you have an active Epic Games Account. If you’ve ever played an Epic game on any platform (PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Mobile), you likely have one.
• Crucial: When linking, always sign in to Epic Games FIRST with the account you want to KEEP (your primary account). The other account (e.g., your Nintendo account) will then be merged into it.

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Part 1: How to LINK Your Accounts

Follow these steps on a computer or mobile browser for the easiest experience.

1. Go to the Epic Games Website:
   • Visit epicgames.com and click « Sign In » in the top right corner.
2. Sign In to Your Primary Epic Games Account:
   • Log in using the method you usually use (email, PlayStation, Xbox, etc.). This should be your main Epic account with all your progress and purchases.
3. Access Your Account Connections:
   • Hover over your username in the bottom left corner of the screen.
   • Click « Account ».
   • In the left sidebar, click « Connections ».
   • Then, click the « Accounts » tab.
4. Connect Your Nintendo Account:
   • Under the « Accounts » section, find the row for Nintendo Switch.
   • Click the blue « Connect » button.
   • A new window will pop up asking you to sign in to your Nintendo Account. Enter your Nintendo login credentials and authorize the link.
5. Confirmation:
   • Once successful, the page will update to show « Nintendo Switch » as Connected. Your accounts are now linked.

What Happens Next: The next time you launch an Epic game (like Fortnite) on your Nintendo Switch, it will recognize your Epic account automatically. All your existing Epic purchases and progress will be available on your Switch.

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Part 2: How to UNLINK Your Accounts

You might want to unlink to connect your Nintendo Account to a different Epic Games account.

⚠️ Critical Warning Before Unlinking:

• You cannot relink your Nintendo Account to a different Epic Games account for at least 365 days.
• Any game progress and purchases made on the unlinked Nintendo Account may be lost if they aren’t already saved to another connected platform (like Xbox or PlayStation). Proceed with caution.

Steps to Unlink:

1. Go to the Epic Games Website and Log In:
   • As before, go to epicgames.com, sign in, and navigate to Account > Connections > Accounts.
2. Disconnect Nintendo:
   • Under the « Accounts » section, find Nintendo Switch.
   • Click the blue « Disconnect » button.
3. Read and Confirm the Warning:
   • A very serious warning message will appear, reiterating the 365-day cooldown and potential data loss. Read it carefully.
   • If you’re sure, type « UNLINK » (in all caps) into the confirmation box.
   • Click « Confirm ».
4. Final Step – Nintendo Side (Recommended):
   • For complete disassociation, also visit the Nintendo Account website (accounts.nintendo.com).
   • Go to « Sign-in and security settings » > « Linked accounts ».
   • Find the Epic Games link and click « Unlink » to remove the connection from Nintendo’s side as well.

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Troubleshooting & Common Questions

• « I accidentally created a new Epic account on my Switch! »
  This is the most common problem. Epic’s support can sometimes help merge accounts if this happens. You must contact Epic Games Support directly and explain the situation. Do not try to unlink and relink yourself, as you’ll trigger the 365-day restriction.
• I forgot which Epic account is linked to my Nintendo Account.
  Log in on the Epic Games website with any email you think you used. Go to Connections > Accounts and see if Nintendo Switch is connected there. If not, try another email.
• Why link at all?
  For true cross-progression. If you buy a skin in Fortnite on PC, it will be on your Switch. Your Rocket League ranks and items will sync. Your progress is tied to your Epic account, not your console.

Summary:

1. LINK: Epic Website > Account > Connections > Connect Nintendo.
2. UNLINK: Epic Website > Account > Connections > Disconnect Nintendo (with major warnings).
3. Always sign into Epic first with the account you want to keep.
4. The 365-day cooldown for re-linking to a different account is strict and cannot be overridden.