Nintendo Switch Users Are Losing Google and Apple Sign-In Support Next Year, Here's What to Do

Nintendo is making a major change, which results in Google and Apple users losing a convenient login option. The company has officially confirmed that it will discontinue both sign-in integrations on January 26, 2027. Players who rely on these services will need another way to access their Nintendo Accounts.

Nintendo is ending Google and Apple account sign-ins

Nintendo announced the change yesterday via its official support website. Starting January 26, 2027, users will no longer be able to sign in to Nintendo Accounts using their Google or Apple credentials.

The change goes beyond existing accounts. Nintendo will also stop allowing users to create new Nintendo Accounts through Google or Apple. Additionally, the My Nintendo Platinum Points mission for linking a Google account will be discontinued.

Interestingly, Nintendo is also ending its entire simplified sign-in service. The company previously supported Facebook and Twitter integrations before discontinuing them in October 2022. Google and Apple were the remaining third-party login options.

Nintendo has not explained why it is removing the remaining integrations. However, the change means players will need to rely on Nintendo’s own authentication methods going forward.

What Nintendo users need to do before January 2027

Players can continue accessing their accounts using their registered email address or Sign-In ID and Nintendo Account password. Nintendo also recommends setting up a passkey for password-free authentication.

A passkey lets users verify their identity through their device’s security features. These include fingerprint recognition and facial authentication.

If you never created a Nintendo Account password or cannot remember it, select Forgot your password? on the login page. Nintendo will send instructions to your registered email address.

There is another important detail. Players already signed in on their devices may not need to authenticate again. However, Nintendo warns that another sign-in may eventually be required.