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Can I play Minecraft on another PC if I have it on one?

Yes, you are allowed as many installs as you want once you have purchased the game. However, you may only use on login at any given time- meaning one instance of minecraft tied to one account may be active at any given time.
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Can I play Minecraft on another PC if I have one?

You can install any PC-compatible versions of Minecraft that you already own with the account that you're signed in to with the Minecraft Launcher (such as Minecraft, Minecraft: Java Edition, and Minecraft Dungeons).
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Do you have to pay for Minecraft if you already have it on another device?

No, absolutely you do not need to buy the game again. Download the launcher from this link: https://launcher.mojang.com/download/MinecraftI... Ensure you sign in using the same account you purchased.
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Is Minecraft free on another PC if I have it on PC?

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.
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Do I have to buy Minecraft for each device?

Buying Minecraft

This requires a one-time purchase for the account. The account has to be compatible with the device. Example: Pocket Edition for iOS and Android; PC version for computer. Accounts cannot be shared are used simultaneously.
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[UPDATED] How to download minecraft if you already have or own and account

Do you have to buy Minecraft twice for two computers?

No, absolutely you do not need to buy the game again.
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How do I transfer Minecraft from PC to PC?

Part 2: How to transfer Minecraft worlds in Windows 10 (Complex)
  1. Start up the Minecraft launcher and log in. ...
  2. Export the world folders that you want to transfer to a flash drive or external hard drive.
  3. Re-download Minecraft on the new computer, and import the world folder to the new computer's saves folder.
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When you buy Minecraft once does it work for all your accounts?

To use multiple Microsoft accounts on one computer, you can create a different computer user account for each purchase of Minecraft you have. Note: Each Minecraft purchase will use a different Microsoft account login.
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Why is it telling me to rebuy Minecraft?

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.
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How many computers can I install Minecraft on?

Note: Minecraft purchases are tied to your account (email address) and not a device. As such, you can download and install Minecraft: Java Edition on as many computers as you want.
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How to play Minecraft without buying it again?

You can play Minecraft for free on your web browser by heading to classic.minecraft.net, with no need to download or install anything.
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You can access Minecraft free game in three simple ways:
  1. Using an online server or by using 'TLauncher'.
  2. By playing the Minecraft Demo version.
  3. Or by playing Minecraft Classic Version.
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How to download Minecraft if you already bought it on a different computer?

go to minecraft website, sign into the website with the same microsoft account you used to buy minecraft, and then you can download it. Yes, you can. Just go to the Minecraft Website and log into your Account you had to create when buying the game.
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What to do if you already bought Minecraft but can t play?

If it's Minecraft for Windows, simply sign out your account on Microsoft Store then restart your PC before signing back in. If this is Minecraft Java Edition please do the same, sign out on your Microsoft Launcher then restart before signing back in.
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How many Minecraft accounts can you have on one Microsoft account?

Can I use one Microsoft account for multiple Java Mojang accounts? No, Microsoft accounts can only link to one Mojang account.
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Do I have to merge my Minecraft account?

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.
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When you pay for Minecraft is it forever?

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.
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How do I put Minecraft on my Windows 10 on another computer?

You will just need to sign in to the Microsoft Store on the new PC using the Microsoft account you used to purchase the game. Then you can download the Minecraft launcher from the store. Run the launcher then install the Minecraft edition you purchased. This also applies to other editions of Minecraft.
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How do I transfer Minecraft from one device to another?

How do I transfer my Minecraft world to another phone?
  1. Step 1: Save Minecraft Worlds on Your Android Device.
  2. Step 2: Download & Set up the Bedrock App.
  3. Step 3: Upload Your Minecraft Worlds to Google Drive.
  4. Step 4: Sync Minecraft Worlds on Different Android Devices.
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Do I need to buy 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.
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What if I already own both versions of Minecraft?

Minecraft developer Mojang Studios has released today the new Minecraft Java & Bedrock Edition for PC, which combines the two versions of the game in the same bundle. Even better, Minecraft gamers who already own either the Java or the Bedrock edition of the game will get the other one for free.
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Do I have to buy Minecraft again if I buy it and delete it?

Deleted Minecraft applications can be re-downloaded using the same store account and device type on which it was purchased. You can visit your device's marketplace, search for Minecraft, and re-download the app for free.
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Do you get both versions of Minecraft if you buy one?

All PC platform players will receive a Minecraft: Java Edition entitlement if they own Minecraft for Windows, and vice versa.
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How do I reinstall Minecraft without paying?

Download Minecraft PE from the app store.

Open the app store on your device (App Store on iOS and Google Play on Android). Search for Minecraft PE and download the app again. As long as your signed in with the same account that you originally purchased it with, you won't have to pay again.
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