Nintendo to drop Google and Apple account login options in 2027

Nintendo has announced that it will discontinue the ability to sign into Nintendo accounts using Google or Apple credentials. The change takes effect on January 26, 2027, and will also apply to new account creation. After that date, users who rely on these third-party logins will need to use a password or a passkey instead.

Additionally, the company is ending the My Nintendo Platinum Points mission tied to linking a Google account. Nintendo has not explained why it is removing these sign-in options or whether security concerns played a role.

The company recommends that users set up a password or passkey before the cutoff. Passkeys can be configured by navigating to the Sign-In and Security Settings section of the Nintendo Account page and selecting Register New Passkey. The exact end time may vary depending on the progress of the system update.