Mastering Parental Controls on Nintendo Switch!

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Forgotten Nintendo Switch Pin Number
3. Unofficial Ways to Remove Parental Controls
4. Official Method: Contacting Nintendo
5. Accessing Parental Control Settings on the Nintendo Switch
6. Resetting the Pin Number with Nintendo's Help
7. Verifying Ownership and Confirming the Master Key Request
8. Receiving the Master Key
9. Entering the Master Key and Setting a New Pin
10. Disabling Parental Controls Completely
11. Conclusion

Forgotten Nintendo Switch Pin Number

If you are a Nintendo Switch owner who has forgotten their pin number, or if you have purchased a second-hand console with parental controls activated, this article will guide you through the process of removing the parental controls. While there were unofficial methods to bypass these controls in the past, recent firmware updates have made them more difficult, leaving the official method of contacting Nintendo as the most viable solution.

Unofficial Ways to Remove Parental Controls

In the past, some unofficial methods were available to disable parental controls on the Nintendo Switch. However, due to firmware updates, these methods have become less effective. It is not recommended to attempt these unofficial methods as they may cause further issues with your console or violate the terms of service.

Official Method: Contacting Nintendo

The official method to remove parental controls on the Nintendo Switch is to contact Nintendo directly. This ensures a safe and foolproof way to regain control of your console. Follow the steps below to initiate the process:

1. Access the Parental Controls settings on your Nintendo Switch.
2. Tap on the "+" button to reveal two numbers: the serial number and the inquiry number.
3. Write down these numbers and keep your Switch on this page.
4. Proceed to the official Nintendo website for your country.
5. Sign in to your Nintendo account.
6. Use the search function to find the article titled "Nintendo Switch Parental Controls PIN Reset."
7. Open the article and scroll down to find the section on obtaining the master key.
8. Enter the serial number and inquiry number in their respective fields.
9. Confirm that you are requesting the master key for your own console and that you have the owner's authorization.
10. Complete the confirmation process, including a CAPTCHA verification, and submit your request.
11. Re-enter your Nintendo Switch account password to confirm the request.
12. Wait for the processing to complete. You will receive an email with further instructions.

Accessing Parental Control Settings on the Nintendo Switch

To access the parental control settings on your Nintendo Switch:

1. Tap on the Settings icon on the home screen.
2. Scroll down and select "Parental Controls" from the menu.
3. If prompted, enter your pin number to proceed.

Resetting the Pin Number with Nintendo's Help

Follow these steps to reset your pin number with the help of Nintendo:

1. Upon receiving the email from Nintendo, open it and note down the master key (an eight-digit number).
2. Return to the Parental Controls settings on your Nintendo Switch.
3. Enter the master key and set a new pin number.
4. Confirm the new pin number to complete the process.
5. You will now be able to access your Nintendo Switch without any parental control limitations.

Disabling Parental Controls Completely

If you wish to completely remove parental controls from your Nintendo Switch, follow these steps:

1. Go to "System Settings" on the home screen.
2. Scroll down and select "Parental Controls."
3. Choose "Change Settings" and enter your pin number when prompted.
4. Instead of selecting any of the options, scroll down and choose "Delete Settings."
5. Confirm the deletion and wait for the settings to be deleted.
6. Once completed, the parental control settings will be completely removed from your console.

Make sure to consider whether you still want to utilize parental controls before permanently deleting them.