Welcome to Palia on Nintendo Switch! In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of creating a new account, linking it to your Switch profile, and exploring the exclusive rewards that come with account linking.
When you first launch Palia on your Nintendo Switch, you'll encounter a few options:
B - Skip
- If you skip linking your Switch account to a Palia account, you won't receive account linking rewards, refer-a-friend rewards, or Twitch drop rewards.
- You will not be able to link your account in the future if you continue without signing up or logging into a Palia account. You will not be able to access your progress or game data anywhere else.
- Progress will only be available on the Nintendo Switch Profile you selected.
A - Link
There are two options when you select the Link option:
- Link an Existing Account:
- If you already have a Palia account with progress, choose this option.
- Enter your email and password to link it to your Switch profile.
- Create a New Account (- Button):
- If you push the - (minus) button, you will be redirected to the Palia account creation page.
- If creating an account on the Switch, press X after completing the form to close the browser.
- Alternatively, you can go to accounts.palia.com/sign-up on another device to create your Palia account.
- Once created, use the email and password you used to create the account to link.
- If you push the - (minus) button, you will be redirected to the Palia account creation page.
Linking Rewards
To receive these rewards, you have to link your account at the first prompt. Once you skip through these steps and decide not to link before playing Palia, you cannot link your account again and will miss out on the rewards.
After successfully linking your account, log in and check the "News" menu for rewards:
Mushroom Glider
- A skin for your glider, accessible from the Wardrobe.
- Redeem via the "News" menu when logged in.
- Glider skins can only be applied once you’ve unlocked the base Glider first. Make sure to progress in the game and complete the quest, “Like a Bird.”
Login Rewards
The following rewards are specifically for logging into your Palia account during the available period.
Founder's Windmill
- Available until December 31, 2023 11:59pm PT.
- This is a decor item that can be placed on your Home Plot.
- Redeem via the "News" menu when logged in.
Painted Froggy Bucket
- Available from December 14, 2023 at 8:00am PT until March 14, 2024 at 11:59pm PT.
- This is a decor item that can be placed on your Home Plot.
- Redeem via the "News" menu when logged in.
Upgrading your Account
If you initially skipped the linking process on your Switch, your account is currently an unlinked account. This means that you will not be able to utilize our crossplay features, Refer-a-Friend rewards, and won't be able to log in to the Accounts Portal to manage your account.
But if you upgrade your account, you will be able to utilize all the features we have! Follow the steps below:
If you haven't linked an email address to your account yet:
1. Press the + button to open the menu then select Player Support
2. Scan the QR code using your phone or copy the link on your screen and paste it to your address bar if you're not able to scan the QR code
3. Press Update Required then enter an email address that's not used in another Palia account. After entering your email, press the hyperlinked click here in the message below to continue upgrading your account.
4. Fill in the required information then press Submit
And you're done! You can now manage your account through the Accounts Portal, receive Refer-a-Friend rewards
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FAQ
I didn’t link the first time around, can I relink after to get the rewards?
We’re sorry, but unfortunately, you cannot retroactively link and we cannot grant the rewards without linking. Please make sure you do this prior to starting your Palia experience on the Nintendo Switch.
Can I still get the account linking rewards if I don’t link?
No, these are account linking reward exclusives - however, you can still receive the Founders Windmill and Freshly Painted Froggy Bucket reward as long as you log in during the available period.
When do the rewards become available and when will the rewards disappear?
- The Leapfroggy Outfit will only be available as an account linking reward starting December 14, 2023 at 8:00am PT until January 14, 2024 at 11:59pm PT.
- The Mushroom Glider will be available starting December 14, 2023 at 8:00am PT as an account linking reward and will be available for the foreseeable future. We’ll communicate early if we decide to end this promotion.
- The Founder's Windmill will only be available as a login reward until December 31, 2023 11:59pm PT.
- The Freshly Painted Froggy Bucket will only be available as a login reward starting December 14, 2023 at 8:00am PT until March 14, 2024 at 11:59pm PT.
Can I get these specific items in different ways?
They might be available in the future but there are currently no plans for now.
I accidentally skipped the linking process at first and started playing, but now I want to link and play with my existing Palia account. How do I do that?
Currently, there is no option to log out and go back to the linking menu once you have skipped the linking process. Player Support can unlink your device from the account created on your Switch for you to go back to the linking menu.
Disclaimer: The character you have created on your Switch and all in-game progress will be lost should you choose to unlink.
I linked the wrong Palia account on my Switch, how can I link it to the account I want?
Please reach out to Player Support and request for the current account to be unlinked. Once unlinked, you will be taken back to the linking menu. No progress will be lost as linked accounts support crossplay.
I skipped the linking process but now I want to be able to play on PC and get rewards, what do I do?
You will need to upgrade your account to a linked account. Please follow the account upgrade process above!
Disclaimer: The email address you will use to upgrade your account should not be linked to an existing Palia account. Switch accounts cannot be linked to an existing Palia account.
By following these steps, you'll ensure a smooth start to your journey in Palia on Nintendo Switch, complete with exclusive rewards to enhance your experience. Happy exploring!