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Can I switch my Minecraft to a different Microsoft account?

Migrating to a New Microsoft Account
Login to minecraft.net with your Mojang account and find the prompt IT'S YOUR TURN TO MOVE! on your profile page and click MOVE MY ACCOUNT. The launcher message about migration will also redirect you to the profile page.
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Can you switch a Minecraft account to a different Microsoft account?

Unfortunately nothing is transferrable between accounts.
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Why can't i switch Microsoft accounts on Minecraft?

If you have the Xbox App, sign out first at the Microsoft Store App and sign in with the account you wish to play with. Then do the same on the Xbox App, completely sign out, then sign in with the account you wish you with to play with.
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Can you unlink your Minecraft account from Microsoft?

If you choose to unlink accounts, then purchases will be returned to the account which made the purchase. Even after unlinking, Microsoft and PlayStation® accounts can only be re-linked to the original account.
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Can you have 2 Microsoft accounts for Minecraft?

No, Microsoft accounts can only link to one Mojang account.
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What happens if you delete your Microsoft account with Minecraft on it?

I'll be happy to assist you today. You use your Microsoft account to sign in to Minecraft. If you delete it, you will no longer have access to Minecraft.
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How do I switch between Microsoft accounts?

Select Start , select and hold (or right-click) the account name icon (or picture), then select Switch user. Select the Start button on the taskbar. Then, on the left side of the Start menu, select the account name icon (or picture), then select a different user to switch to their account.
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Can you have multiple Microsoft accounts?

You can only be signed in with one Microsoft account at a time, but you can have multiple accounts (such as other family members or your work account) on your computer.
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How to know which Microsoft account is connected to Minecraft?

After logging in click on the "Privacy" option after going down the page and find the "Apps and services" option by clicking you will be directed to another page where apps, games, etc. will appear that are linked to your account.
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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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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.
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Can you change the Microsoft account linked to Xbox?

Open the Xbox app. Select your gamerpic in the top-right corner, and then select Sign Out. Select Sign In. Under Use another account, select the Microsoft account that you want to sign in with.
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Why would Minecraft say Microsoft account already linked?

When you see this error message, it means that the Microsoft account is already connected to another account on the PlayStation™ Network. The solution is to link the PSN™ ID to a different Microsoft account since the Microsoft Account you're attempting to use is already connected to a different PSN™ ID.
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Is Minecraft login same as Microsoft account?

Because you log in with your Microsoft account to play Minecraft, you will need to reach out to Microsoft for assistance with any account-related issues.
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How many Microsoft accounts can you own?

Yes you can have two different Microsoft accounts on the same computer/device.
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How to have two separate Microsoft accounts on one computer?

Add people to a home PC
  1. Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Family & other users.
  2. Under Other users, select Add someone else to this PC.
  3. Enter that person's Microsoft account information and follow the prompts.
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How many accounts can I have on my Microsoft account?

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One Microsoft Account can only have one <Primary Alias> email address. You cannot have more the one primary email address per MS Account but you can create as many Microsoft/Outlook.com accounts as you want.
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What happens when you switch Microsoft accounts?

If you change Microsoft Accounts on that user profile, all files stored on your PC will not be affected, if you have files stored on OneDrive online, they would not be accessible from the new Microsoft Account.
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How to switch Microsoft accounts on PC without losing everything?

How to change Microsoft email account without deleting my data?
  1. Sign in using the Microsoft account that you want to change.
  2. Go to Settings.
  3. Click Accounts.
  4. Under Your email and accounts, click Sign in with a local account instead.
  5. Type the password of the Microsoft account and click Next.
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Can I have 2 Microsoft accounts with the same email?

A Microsoft account and a Microsoft 365 for Business account are two completely separate accounts and while you can use the same address for both (since they authenticate to two different realms), you never should. It can really affect both Windows and your Microsoft 365 access.
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Can I Unmerge my Microsoft and Mojang account?

If you want to unlink your Microsoft account with a Mojang account after Migration using Mojang is not possible.
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How to get rid of your Microsoft account for Minecraft on Switch?

On the game settings menu > Game > Configure Online Play > Sign Out.
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Does removing Microsoft account delete files?

If you remove a user profile account, all personal files in that account will be deleted. You can find and backup your personal data in C:Users folder\ Your user profile name before removing it. But, if your account is linked to OneDrive, your files will remain as they are.
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What if I have a Microsoft account and a Mojang account?

If you migrate your Mojang account to a Microsoft account that has been used to play Bedrock (on any platform), then yes—you'll be able to access both games with that account.
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