Can you migrate your Minecraft account to another Microsoft account?

Migrating to a New Microsoft Account

If you do not currently have a Microsoft account, please follow the steps below to create one and successfully migrate your Mojang 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.

Can I move Minecraft to a different Microsoft account?

Unfortunately nothing is transferrable between accounts.

Is it possible to transfer a Minecraft account to another account?

You will need to migrate each Mojang account to a separate Microsoft account, the same way players use a different email address per Mojang account today. We've built a new account-switching functionality into the Minecraft Launcher to make it easy to manage multiple accounts and play sessions.

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!

Is it too late to migrate my Minecraft account?

Clearly, things didn't quite go according to the planned timeline, but now it's official: you have until March 10, 2022, to migrate your Java Edition account over to a Microsoft account, otherwise, you won't be able to play. And you'll get a free cape!

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

Why won't Mojang let me migrate?

If you do not have access to the email that is used to log in to your Mojang account, you will not be able to complete the migration. You will need to change the email on your account first. For instructions on how to do this, see Changing Your Email Address (Mojang Accounts).

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.

Can you have 2 Minecraft accounts on the same email?

Hello there, Each account should only be linked to one email address.

How do I change my Microsoft account on Minecraft?

How do I transfer my Microsoft account to another email in Minecraft?

So you either need to create a new email address (by adding it on the alias page) or delete your current email address, waiting 60 days for it to be completely removed from Microsoft system and add it (by "creating" it) on the alias page. And you cannot change the email address you used to migrate your Mojang account.

Can 2 people use the same Minecraft account and play?

For starters, yes, Minecraft can be put onto different consoles and devices using the same account.

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.

How do I change my Minecraft username after migration?

Users who have a Microsoft account can change their username for free at www.minecraft.net/en-us/profile. Navigate to My Games and select the Minecraft: Java Edition dropdown box. Click on Profile Name and you'll be taken to a name change page. Input the new username you'd like to use and click Change Profile Name.

How do I download Minecraft if I already own it?

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.

Why do I need to migrate my Minecraft account?

Minecraft has long kept players' account information secure on its website courtesy of Mojang. However, in an effort to improve security for players with extra layers of account protection, Mojang is encouraging a migration of accounts to Microsoft.

Should I migrate my Minecraft account?

"Migrating from Mojang to Microsoft accounts is mandatory.

If you don't make the move, in several months you won't be able to log in anymore – which means you won't be able to play either. ... You'll receive a cool reward once you've logged in with your Microsoft account: a special cape!"

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.

How do I transfer Minecraft to another device?

Once players find their Minecraft worlds on the old computer, they can copy and paste them to an external drive to transfer it to the new computer. After this, players will have to install the game on a new computer, which will create the '. minecraft' folder in the 'AppData/Roaming' folder on the new computer.

What happens if you have two Microsoft accounts?

You cannot have two Microsoft accounts open simultaneously on one computer, one of the reason is that the accounts can be linked to different features. However, if you have multiple Microsoft accounts, you can create new users according to the accounts and add the accounts in the new users.

Can two people have the same Microsoft account?

You can share your Microsoft 365 Family subscription with up to five other people. Each person will use their own Microsoft account to install Office on all their devices and be signed in to five at the same time.

How many Microsoft accounts can you have on one computer?

Yes you can have two different Microsoft accounts on the same computer/device.

Why can't i play Minecraft Java after migration?

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.

Why can't i log into my migrated Minecraft account?

Make sure that you're not signing in with your Mojang account. 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.

How do you know if you have migrate your Mojang account?

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.

Will I lose my progress if I change my Minecraft username?

Will I lose my progress if I change my Minecraft username? No, if you change your Minecraft username you will keep all your progress, stats, rank etc.