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Nintendo is discontinuing the option to link Google and Apple accounts with Nintendo Accounts from January 26, 2027. The change will affect users who currently rely on their Google or Apple credentials to sign in to their Nintendo accounts.
According to a newly published support notice, users will also lose the option to create new Nintendo Accounts using Google or Apple accounts. The company is additionally discontinuing the My Nintendo Platinum Points mission that rewards users for linking their Google accounts.
Nintendo has not provided a reason for the decision. The company has, however, indicated that the planned end date could be delayed depending on the progress of the system changes.
The change is scheduled to take effect on January 26, 2027. Once the service ends, users will no longer be able to use their Google or Apple accounts to access their Nintendo Accounts.
The discontinuation also covers new account registrations through these services. Users will have to rely on Nintendo's own login methods instead.
The My Nintendo Platinum Points mission associated with linking a Google account will also be discontinued as part of the change.
Nintendo has clarified that the exact end time could be delayed depending on the progress of the system change work. However, January 26, 2027, remains the announced target date.
Nintendo is advising users who currently rely on Google or Apple sign-ins to switch to their Nintendo Account credentials before the deadline.
After the change, users can sign in using the email address or Sign-In ID associated with their Nintendo Account, along with their password. They can also use a passkey if one has already been registered.
A passkey lets users authenticate through their device's security features, including fingerprint or facial recognition, instead of entering a password.
Nintendo has also clarified that users who are already logged in on a device may not need to sign in again immediately. However, if a login screen appears, they will have to use their Nintendo Account credentials or a registered passkey.
Users who have not set a password or cannot remember it can select the 'Forgot your password?' option on the Nintendo Account sign-in page. The company will send a password reset email to their registered address.
Nintendo recommends contacting its support team if users do not receive the reset email or no longer have access to their registered email address.
Those currently using Google or Apple credentials should check their Nintendo Account login details and register a passkey before January 26, 2027, to avoid access-related problems.