In Your Web Browser
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Using a browser, visit this link.
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Select Sign in and enter your Nintendo Account e-mail address and password, and then select Sign in again.
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If you are already signed in, review the user name in the top-right corner to confirm you are signed in with the correct Nintendo Account you wish to redeem your code on.
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Enter your 16-digit download code and then select Next
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Re-enter your Nintendo account password when prompted, then select Redeem to complete the process.
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A confirmation e-mail will also be sent to the e-mail address registered to your Nintendo Account once this process is completed.
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On Your Nintendo Switch Console
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Select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu to launch the Nintendo eShop.
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Select the account you want to use.
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Select Enter Code on the left side of the screen.
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Enter the 16-character download code.
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Some retailer cards for the Nintendo Switch software will include both a Control Number and a Download Code. Make sure that you are entering the Download Code (usually begins with a B, no hyphens in the number) and not the Control Number (usually begins with an S, has hyphens).
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Any letters and symbols not used with prepaid codes (i.e. O, I, Z, commas, hyphens, etc.) will be disabled from the on-screen keyboard.
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Select OK to confirm. The game will begin downloading once the code is confirmed.
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The game icon will appear on the HOME menu, with a download status bar. The status bar will disappear once the game download is complete.
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