How to Enable Passkeys for Your Nintendo Account
Enabling a passkey for your Nintendo account can provide an additional layer of security. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to do it.
by Kevin Acher
Co-Founder & CMODownload Passkeys App
Before you can set up a passkey for your Nintendo account, you'll need to download the Passkeys App from the Apple App Store on your device. You can also click the button below to download it Download on the App Store.
Linking to Your Nintendo Account
To link your Passkeys App to your Nintendo Account, follow these steps:
- Open the Nintendo app on your device
- Tap the Sign In button
- Then, tap the Continue button
Locate the Passkey Option
In the Nintendo app, locate the Passkey option by following these steps:
- Tap the Menu button at the upper-right corner of the screen
- Then, tap the Passkey button to continue
Security Settings
Under the Passkey section, tap the Edit button, and then tap the Register New Passkey button.
Verify Identity
To create a new passkey, you'll need to verify your identity. Follow these steps:
- Enter your Nintendo Account password, and tap OK to proceed
- Then, tap the Register Passkey button
Save Passkey
Tap the Continue button to save your passkey from Nintendo App in the Passkeys App
Signing in with passkeys
Now that you've set up your passkey, you can use it to log in to your Nintendo account using the recently stored passkey.
Done!
You have successfully set up your passkey for your Nintendo account. From now on, you will need to use the Passkeys App when you would like to log in to your Nintendo account.
You're all set! You've enabled passkeys for your Nintendo account. To learn more, visit the Nintendo support page. Stay safe!