SET UP GOOGLE AUTHENTICATOR INSTALL

Click I have saved the backup codes, then OK.

You can use these (one time each) if you do not have access to the Google Authenticator app.

A backup code will be required to log in if you don’t have access to the Google Authenticator app.

Click Copy to copy all the codes, then paste them somewhere safe. Enter the verification code into the field under step 3 on the Nintendo Account screen, then Submit.

A 6-digit verification code will appear on your smart device.

Use the smart device app to scan the QR code displayed on your Nintendo Account screen.

This is a free app, available through Google Play (Android) and the App Store (iOS).

SET UP GOOGLE AUTHENTICATOR INSTALL

Install the Google Authenticator app on your smart device.

Enter the verification code from the email, then Submit.

If the email address is incorrect, click the Email address menu setting under User Info to change it.

Click Send email to have a verification code sent to the email address on file.

Select Sign-in and security settings, then scroll down to 2-Step Verification and click Edit.

Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account.Note: This option is not available for child accounts (ages 12 and under) or supervised accounts.

Important: Once 2-step verification is enabled, you will need to log in using BOTH your password and a code sent to your smart device via the Google Authenticator app.

Set up google authenticator