What You Need To Do If You Forget The Parental Controls Pin On A Nintendo Switch – SlashGear

The easiest way to reset the Nintendo Switch’s parental controls is by using the official Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app, available for both iOS and Android devices. Finding the current pin code is easy:

1. Open the Switch Parental Controls app on your phone.

2. Tap Console Settings, found in the upper-right corner.

3. If you have multiple Switch consoles, select the console you want to manage.

4. Select PIN.

From here, you should be able to see the current code you have set. Just make a mental note of it or jot it down, then pick up your Switch and enter it as normal.

Need to reset the pin? That’s a pretty quick process, too:

1. Open the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app on your smartphone.

2. If necessary, sign in.

3. If you have multiple Switch systems, select the one you want to reset the parental controls on.

4. On the bottom right, tap Console Settings.

5. Tap PIN.

6. Enter a new 4-8 digit PIN code in the text box that says Change PIN.

7. Tap Save in the upper right corner.

This method is convenient, but it’s only for parents who need a quick reminder of which PIN they used, or if they want to change the PIN to something easier to remember. If you never linked the Switch or if you don’t have access to the app for some reason, you’ll have a little more friction.