Important:

• For consoles with system menu version 10.0.0 or higher, this process takes approximately five minutes to complete.
• Please review the information about what will be lost when you delete all data from the console. Deleted data cannot be recovered.
• If you would only like to delete certain data, you can use the Data Management section of the System Settings.
• An internet connection is recommended to format the console.
• Any associated Nintendo Accounts will still exist after the console is formatted, and can be re-linked to a Nintendo Switch console and/or managed through http://accounts.nintendo.com.

Complete these steps

1. Open System Settings on the HOME Menu.
2. Scroll down to System and select it.
3. Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the menu, then select Formatting Options.
   • If a Parental Controls PIN has been set for the console, you will be prompted to enter it to proceed. (Forgot PIN?)
4. Select Restore Factory Settings to delete all data in the system memory.
5. Read through the information on the screen, then select Next to continue.
   • Not connected to the internet

     The console will attempt to connect to the internet to unlink any Nintendo Accounts from the console.

     1. Select Next.
     2. Select Cancel.
     3. Select Continue.
6. Select Restore Factory Settings to complete the process.