Can I buy Minecraft for my child?

If you are purchasing Minecraft: Java Edition for a child, the child must have their own Microsoft account. You must sign in to your child's account to make the purchase, as games cannot be transferred between accounts.

Do I have to purchase Minecraft for each child?

Each player needs their own Minecraft account, so you'll have to pay again if you want to play with your child: one account for you, one for your child.

Which Minecraft should I buy for kids?

Pocket, Console, and "Nintendo Switch" editions (and I'm sure there are others) are now part of Bedrock. This is the first major decision you'll need to make for/with the kids: which edition of Minecraft are you going to buy? My short recommendation is: if you don't have a reason to do otherwise, go with Bedrock.

How do you buy Minecraft for someone else?

Do you have to buy Minecraft for each account?

Do you have to buy Minecraft for every device? Essentially, yes. Caveat here is, they have to be of the same type of device and only logged into the Minecraft account on one device at a time, then it can be logged into another similar device without buying another copy.

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How do I set up Minecraft for my child?

Can I share Minecraft with family?

Using the family share feature, Minecraft Bedrock Edition can be shared by several users with only one purchase.

How do you get a Minecraft gift card?

Gift codes can be purchased through Amazon. Mojang Studios no longer sells them directly.

Can you have two users on one Minecraft account?

Click the Start button in Windows, click Settings (cogwheel), go to Accounts, and then click Other Users. Click Add someone else to this PC and fill in their information.

Does buying Minecraft come with an account?

When you make your purchase, you will be prompted to link a Microsoft account. You can then select a Minecraft username and log into the game using your Microsoft credentials.

Should I let my 7 year old play Minecraft?

What age is appropriate for Minecraft? Minecraft is typically recommended for ages 8 and up, being a game that isn't overly violent or even that difficult to learn how to use. In fact, for many children, it was one of their first video game experiences online.

Which is more kid friendly Roblox or Minecraft?

In general, Minecraft is a safer game for kids, however parents of kids playing Roblox should use age-restricted mode or similar settings to keep their kids away from inappropriate content. There is a huge craze all around the world for both Minecraft and Roblox.

Is Minecraft good for kids brain?

As far as non-violent, educational games go, Minecraft is arguably one of the best. It can teach kids the fundamentals of programming skills, teamwork, problem-solving, project management, and offers a fantastic environment to foster creativity and “out of the box” thinking.

Do I have to buy Minecraft again for a second account?

Do I Need to Buy Minecraft Again? If you haven't played for a while or you've switched devices, you do not have to buy Minecraft again. If you need to download the game again, visit our Download page and follow the instructions for the version you prefer (or all of them, if you want).

Should I let my kid have a Minecraft account?

Because of its complexity, potential for mild violence, and online community, we recommend Minecraft for kids age 8 and up.

Do I have to pay for Minecraft on each device?

We're often asked if players can download Minecraft for free after purchasing it on a different device. Unfortunately, this is not possible. This is because Minecraft is sold and licensed separately on each platform, and transferring licenses is not possible as each platform has their own marketplace.

Can you buy 2 Minecraft accounts on the same email?

We appreciate your coming to the Xbox community, only one account can be linked to an email, you will need to get new emails for each Minecraft account created, as they will be different licenses.

Can you make 2 Minecraft accounts with the same email?

Can I use one Microsoft account for multiple Java Mojang accounts? No, Microsoft accounts can only link to one Mojang account. Multiple Java Mojang accounts need to be migrated to separate Microsoft accounts.

Can you play Minecraft on 2 computers with the same account?

Yes, you can play Minecraft on as many computers as you want as long as you are logged in to your Mojang account and only playing one at a time. Hope this answers your question. Was this reply helpful?

Are there still Minecraft gift cards?

eGift Cards are delivered by email and contain instructions to redeem them at checkout. Our gift cards have no additional processing fees. Minecraft Shop eGift Cards are only valid on Minecraft merchandise on shop.minecraft.net. Minecraft Shop eGift Cards do not have an expiration date.

Does Minecraft allow gift cards?

Prepaid gift cards are also available for in-game currency called Minecoins, for use in the Bedrock versions of Minecraft which feature a Marketplace. Note: These prepaid cards are for in-game currency only and cannot be used to purchase a copy of Minecraft.

Can you use a prepaid gift card to buy Minecraft?

Use a Minecraft Prepaid Card

Minecraft prepaid cards can be used on a Microsoft account (that does not already own a copy of the game) and entitle the cardholder to one Minecraft license (one copy of Minecraft).

How many people can play Minecraft on one account?

Playing split screen allows up to four players to play on the same screen at the same time. Split screen play is available only for consoles (Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch).

Can Minecraft be added to family library?

In the Google Play Store app, navigate to My Apps & Games within the Minecraft details page, and turn on Family Library.

How do I share my Minecraft account with my child?

Add your nephew under a family account. Login once with your account on their laptop so you can share your library and after that they can switch to their account and play the game as a shared game with family.