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Nintendo to end Google and Apple sign-ins in 2027
Nintendo will stop accepting Google and Apple sign-ins for Nintendo Accounts in 2027.
The change affects people who currently use either of those accounts to access their Nintendo Account.
Both sign-in options are being discontinued, according to Nintendo's notice.
The notice does not give an exact date in 2027.
It also does not explain what sign-in steps affected users should take.
Nintendo Account users will need to follow Nintendo's guidance as the change approaches.
Nintendo will end the option to sign in to Nintendo Accounts using linked Google or Apple accounts.
The change takes effect on January 26, 2027.
After that date, users will also be unable to create a Nintendo Account using a Google or Apple account.
AppleInsider says users can instead use a passkey or change their account information.
Nintendo Life reports that the change was announced in an official notice.
- Who
- Nintendo Account users who sign in with linked Google or Apple accounts.
- What
- Nintendo is discontinuing Google and Apple sign-ins and account creation using either service.
- When
- January 26, 2027.
- Where
- Nintendo Accounts.
- Why
- Not stated
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- Effective date
- January 26, 2027
- Sign-in options ending
- Linked Google and Apple accounts
- Alternative mentioned
- Passkey
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What people are saying
You'll need a Nintendo Account from here on out.