Nintendo has announced that it will soon discontinue Google and Apple account linking for all users. According to a recently published support page, players will no longer be able to log into their Nintendo accounts using external credentials from Google or Apple.
This upcoming shift also means that new users will lose the ability to create a Nintendo account using Google or Apple credentials. Furthermore, Nintendo is terminating the specific My Nintendo Platinum Points mission that previously rewarded players for linking their third-party accounts.
The target deadline for phasing out this integration is January 26, 2027. However, the console manufacturer has noted that the exact timeline for completion might be adjusted depending on the progress of internal system changes. Nintendo has not publicly disclosed a specific reason for removing these sign-in options.
To prepare for this change, users who currently rely on Google or Apple to access their profiles should transition to using their registered email address or Sign-in ID along with their standard account password. Alternatively, players can set up a passkey, which Nintendo fully supports as a secure authentication method.
Anyone who has forgotten their password can utilize the password reset feature on the official login portal, which sends recovery instructions directly to the registered email. Players who no longer have access to their associated email address are advised to reach out directly to Nintendo customer support for assistance in recovering their profiles before the deadline takes effect next year.
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