Nintendo Switch Manual page 54

a Nintendo Account lets you use online features.
♦ You must be aged 13 or over to create a
Nintendo Account. You'll need an adult to create
an account for you if you are 12 or under.
Features available after linking
Each user on a Nintendo Switch console can link a
single Nintendo Account. Linking allows you to
use online features, including the following:
• Online multiplayer
• Friend-related features
• Nintendo eShop
• Posting screenshots to social networks
You will need to register your console as the active
console for downloads for your Nintendo Account
if you want to make purchases in Nintendo eShop.
How linking works
1. Connect the console to the internet.
2. Touch the user icon on the HOME Menu to go
to your user page, then select Profile ⇒ Link to a
Nintendo Account.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to link your
Nintendo Account.