How do I promote my Nintendo Switch account to a full Epic Games account?

  1. Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
    • Sign-in information for the Nintendo account you want to connect to your Epic Games account. Check on your Nintendo Switch to confirm it’s the correct account you want to connect.
      Note: If you want to connect a child's Nintendo account, you will need the child's Nintendo Sign-in ID which was set by the parent or guardian during account creation. Follow these steps from Nintendo to find the Sign-in ID, if needed: Forgot Nintendo Account Sign-in Info (Email Address, Password, Sign-in ID)

    • An email address that is not currently linked to an Epic Games account

    • A computer or mobile device with an internet connection

  2. Make sure you are following the correct process. The steps below are to be followed if you do not currently have an Epic Games account and you would like to promote the account you have on your Nintendo Switch to a new Epic Games account. If you already have an Epic Games account and you are looking to connect your Switch account to your existing Epic Games account, please follow the steps in How do I link my Nintendo Switch account to my Epic Games account?
  3. Check that you are not currently signed into any Nintendo or Epic Games accounts
  4. Open a browser (in incognito mode if possible) on your computer or mobile device and go to www.epicgames.com

  5. On the top-right of the site, click the Sign in button
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    Note: If you do not see a Sign in button, click the avatar at the top of the screen and click Sign Out to ensure you are not signed into the wrong account. Once signed out, click the Sign in button.
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  6. Click on the Nintendo Logo
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  7. On the page that appears, click the Sign in button.
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  8. Enter your Nintendo sign-in details. Be sure to use the account information for the correct Nintendo account.
    Note: If you are promoting a child's account, log in using the Nintendo Sign-in ID.

  9. You will be asked to accept that your Nintendo account and Epic account share information. Click I agree to continue.

  10. After you finish setting up your Nintendo account, you will return to the Epic Games website and be asked to enter additional information to create a new Epic Games account. Make sure that the email address you enter is not already in use with another account, otherwise you will not be able to continue.

    Note:
    If you are a child and your parent hasn't helped you set up your account, you may have a Cabined Account with different features. Learn more about Cabined Accounts.

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  11. Fill in all the required fields

  12. Read the terms and conditions and check the box next to I have read and agree to the terms of service
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  13. Click CONTINUE

  14. A verification code will be sent to the email address you provided. Enter this code in the designated field and click VERIFY EMAIL. This will automatically set your Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) method to email to help protect your account.
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  15. After completing these steps, your Nintendo and Epic Games accounts will be successfully connected. You will be able to sign in to the epicgames.com website using the email address and password you set up and with your Nintendo account details.

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