Nintendo has confirmed that Google and Apple account sign-ins for Nintendo Accounts will be discontinued on January 26, 2027. Players who currently rely on either service to access their Nintendo Account will need to use a different authentication method after the change takes effect.
The announcement, published through Nintendo’s official support website, confirms that the company is removing both third-party sign-in options and the ability to create new Nintendo Accounts using Google or Apple credentials. The change affects Nintendo Account authentication rather than the Nintendo Account service itself.
Nintendo says the following features will be discontinued from January 26, 2027:
Google and Apple account sign-ins will no longer work for existing Nintendo Accounts. Users will also be unable to register new Nintendo Accounts through either provider. Additionally, the My Nintendo Platinum Points mission that rewards users for linking their Google account will be discontinued.
Nintendo notes that the exact time of the change could be delayed depending on the progress of the required system work.
For Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 owners, the announcement is particularly relevant because Nintendo Accounts are used to access various Nintendo online services, including digital purchases and account-related features.
Players who use Google or Apple authentication should make sure they have an alternative sign-in method available before the January deadline.
Nintendo has confirmed that users can continue signing in with their Nintendo Account email address or Sign-In ID and password. Alternatively, they can use a passkey.
A passkey allows users to authenticate through supported devices using methods such as fingerprint recognition or facial recognition, removing the need to enter a conventional password.
Players who have forgotten their Nintendo Account password can visit the Nintendo Account login page, select the password recovery option and follow the instructions to receive a reset email.
Nintendo also advises users who can no longer access their registered email address to contact its customer support team for assistance updating their account information.
Importantly, users who are already signed in on a device may not need to authenticate again immediately after the change. However, if they are prompted to log in, Google and Apple sign-in options will no longer be available.
The transition comes as Nintendo continues expanding its Switch 2 software lineup into 2027, including upcoming releases such as Slime Rancher 2 on Nintendo Switch 2 in January 2027.
Nintendo has not announced any replacement third-party authentication providers. For now, the confirmed alternatives are a Nintendo Account password or passkey, and affected users can prepare either option ahead of January 26, 2027.
