Can I migrate my Microsoft account back to Mojang?

If you still have a legacy Minecraft Premium account you will have to migrate to a Microsoft account to enjoy all that Minecraft: Java Edition has to offer. The old migration to a Mojang account is no longer available. Learn more about the migration below!

How to get Minecraft account back after Microsoft migration?

Migrated accounts are only able to sign in with your Microsoft account. If you forgot which email you used to create your Microsoft account for migration, you'll need to speak with Microsoft support to recover the email address used to sign up.

Will I lose my Mojang account if I migrate?

If you use a Mojang account, you will need to migrate to a Microsoft account to continue playing Minecraft: Java Edition. Your account/profile will remain, but you will not be able to access the game until you complete migration.

Can I Unmerge my Microsoft and Mojang account?

Unlinking a Minecraft: Java Edition Account and a Microsoft Account. After you link a Minecraft: Java Edition account to a Microsoft Secure Account (MSA), the accounts are permanently linked and cannot be unlinked.

What happens if you unlink your Microsoft account on Minecraft?

If you choose to unlink accounts, then purchases will be returned to the account which made the purchase. Even after unlinking, Microsoft and PlayStation:registered: accounts can only be re-linked to the original account. "

How To Migrate Your Minecraft: Java Edition Mojang Account To A Microsoft Account

What happens to Minecraft if I delete my Microsoft account?

You use your Microsoft account to sign in to Minecraft. If you delete it, you will no longer have access to Minecraft.

Why is Mojang making me buy Minecraft again?

1: You bought Minecraft on a different account than the one that you tried to log in with. 2: You tried to use a different edition of Minecraft than the one that you bought. If every thing is exactly the same as when you last used Minecraft, you might have to rebuy the game.

How do I delete my Mojang account after migration?

To deactivate an old Minecraft account, you must first migrate it to a Mojang account. If you want to fully delete your account, contact Minecraft support and provide your transaction ID. All versions of Minecraft require a Microsoft account to log in.

Why can't i play Minecraft after migrating account?

It sounds like you are either still signed in the launcher with your Mojang account or you are signed in with a different Microsoft account. Try signing out of the launcher completely and sign-back in with the MS account you migrated to.

Will migrating my Minecraft account change my username?

If you have an older account and sign in with your username, you need to migrate to a Mojang account before changing your username. Minecraft support is unable to assist with changing usernames as the system is set up to be self-service.

How do I recover my Mojang account?

For a Mojang account and have forgotten the email that you log in with, try resetting your password. The reset process will send an email to the address that you have registered, letting you know which address you used.

Does Mojang delete inactive accounts?

Fortunately, no. The only thing that might resemble that is if you wait so long to use it that you forget your password. Mojang doesn't automatically delete accounts; that'd be a bit of a rip-off for having to pay $26.95.

Can you merge Microsoft accounts?

For security reasons, it's not possible to merge or combine Microsoft accounts, nor can you transfer such things as your game progress or gamertag, account purchases and balance from one account to another. Microsoft personal accounts and Microsoft 365 work or school accounts can be used side by side.

How do I know if my Mojang account has been migrated?

The ONLY way to tell if you have been invited to migrate will be to log in to the Minecraft home page and check your account settings. If anyone emails you prompting you to migrate your Mojang account, ignore the email and check your profile page to confirm.

Do I have to buy Minecraft again?

Already bought the game? If you've recently updated your device and need a new version of Minecraft, you don't have to buy it again. Returning users can redownload the game at no additional cost.

Why are they getting rid of Mojang accounts?

How much did Minecraft sell for when Mojang bought it?

Reflects change since 5 pm ET of prior trading day. Markus "Notch" Persson made his fortune selling the rights to his game Minecraft to Microsoft. In September 2014, after selling 15 million copies of Minecraft across gaming consoles, Persson sold out to Microsoft in a $2.5 billion cash deal.

Do you have Minecraft forever once you buy it?

Minecraft is linked to your Mojang account, so if you buy it now, you can later install it on your gaming PC without having to rebuy it. All you need is an active Internet connection and your Mojang account credentials.

Does Microsoft permanently delete accounts?

After the grace period, the account and all its associated data will be permanently removed from Microsoft's servers. If you change your mind within the grace period, you can reactivate your account, but you will lose your data.

Is Minecraft tied to Microsoft account?

Minecraft and Microsoft accounts

A free Microsoft account will help you access your purchases, Realms, and other Minecraft content across all of your Minecraft devices. Microsoft accounts are free to set up and use on any Minecraft device.

Will I lose my worlds if I delete and reinstall Minecraft?

If I Just Reinstall Minecraft, Will It Delete My Saved Data? Yes – if you don't back up your data before uninstalling the game, your saves will be lost.

Does Mojang ban Minecraft accounts?

Players that have been found to be in violation of our Community Standards will see the message above when they attempt to sign in to Minecraft on any platform (non-Java Edition). Banned players are not allowed to play on servers, join Realms, host or join multiplayer games, or use the marketplace.