Nintendo plans to discontinue Google and Apple log-in methods for its user accounts early next year, requiring customers to update their sign-in credentials. Beginning January 26, 2027, signing into an existing Nintendo account or creating a new one using Google and Apple credentials will no longer be possible. Alongside this change, the company will terminate the My Nintendo Platinum Points mission that offers rewards for linking a Google account to a Nintendo account.
Account Updates and Passkey Setup
According to a support page published by the company, the precise discontinuation time for the Google and Apple sign-ins relies on the progression of system modification work. Nintendo encourages users to establish a standard password or a passkey prior to the January 26 deadline. To configure a passkey, account holders must navigate to the Accounts page, sign in, access the Sign-In and Security Settings menu, choose Passkeys, and select Edit. Users can then pick Register New Passkey to enable sign-ins using their device’s built-in authentication system.
Nintendo did not provide an explanation for removing the Google and Apple sign-in options or state whether security concerns influenced the decision. Users who wish to maintain continuous access to their video games and the eShop should update their login methods before the transition takes effect.
