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Do you 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.
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Do I have to pay for Minecraft on each computer?

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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Can I use 1 Minecraft on multiple devices?

For starters, yes, Minecraft can be put onto different consoles and devices using the same account. Players can theoretically have their accounts linked and logged in on a Switch, an Xbox, a PlayStation, a Windows 10 computer, and their phones simultaneously.
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Do I have to pay for Minecraft again on another device?

Do I have to buy Minecraft again if I get a new phone? Unfortunately, no. When you purchased Minecraft on your Android device, it was locked to your Google account. This means you could get the game on any Android device that can run the game.
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Can I share Minecraft if I buy it?

Using the family share feature, Minecraft Bedrock Edition can be shared by several users with only one purchase.
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Do I have to buy Minecraft for each device?

Can you buy Minecraft once for two 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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Can 2 people play on the same Minecraft Java account?

A multiplayer server allows two or more players to play Minecraft together. You can either download the server file needed to set up your own server from Minecraft.net or connect to another person's server. Note: To access a server you need to run the same version of Minecraft as the server.
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Can I install Minecraft on 2 computers?

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. To log in, use your email address and password (or username and password if you have an older account).
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Can I play Minecraft on PC if I bought it on Xbox?

You do not get a free copy of the game for Windows, if you purchased on Xbox. You have to purchase Minecraft again on PC if you want to play the game on that platform. It's also the same for any other platform the game is available on.
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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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Do I have to buy Minecraft again for PC if I have it on Android?

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).
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How to play Minecraft on 2 computers with 1 account?

To play on multiple computers with a same account, open a world to LAN , then change your username on another computer and join the lan world.
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Is Minecraft free on PC and laptop?

While there's no legal way to obtain a free copy of Minecraft Java Edition, you can still play Minecraft for free by downloading the demo version for Windows, macOS, or Linux.
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Do you need to buy Minecraft for each Microsoft account?

Purchasing Minecraft: Java Edition for a Child using a Microsoft Account FAQ. 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.
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Why is there 2 Minecraft's on Xbox One?

If your storage disk is too full, you might experience a warning before the update proceeds. When updated, you will see two versions of Minecraft in your 'All Games' view on your Xbox.
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Can you play Minecraft on PC if you bought it for switch?

If you're using the same account that originally made the purchases, launch both editions of the game to sync the DLC to your account. Note DLC that's bought while playing Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition remains only on your Nintendo Switch device and won't carry over to other devices.
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How much is MC for PC?

"You can buy Minecraft: Java Edition from minecraft.net for $26.95 USD or local currency equivalent.
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How to install Minecraft for free?

Step 1:Visit www.minecraft.net/en-us/download to download the Minecraft launcher. Step 2: You will be taken to the download page with direct links. Step 3: Click on the “download launcher for macOS”. Step 4: After the launcher is downloaded run the application on your computer.
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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.
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How do I transfer Minecraft to another device?

Transfer Minecraft Worlds to Another Device.
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Transfer Your World Using a Realm
  1. From the first device, click the pen icon next to your Realm from the Realms list.
  2. Click Replace World and confirm.
  3. Choose the world you want to transfer.
  4. Wait for the upload and then click Let's go!
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Is it OK to play Minecraft on a laptop?

So far we've mentioned laptops that have dedicated GPUs as well as powerful CPUs for gaming. With Minecraft being a lightweight game, though, you don't need all that power. A regular productivity laptop like the Acer Swift 3 can run Minecraft just fine.
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Is Minecraft free on Apple?

There are currently two subscription options to choose from depending on how many people you want to invite to play in your realm simultaneously. A realm for you and 2 friends costs 3.99 USD/month (or local equivalent) and a realm for you and 10 friends cost 7.99 USD/month (or local equivalent).
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Is Minecraft free for Windows 11?

Minecraft Launcher is a free game utility for Windows that enables access to various Minecraft titles on Windows 10 and 11 operating systems.
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Do I have to buy Minecraft again for a new laptop?

No you don't have to. You can log in to the same account you were using on the old computer.
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Do you need to buy Minecraft for every update?

No, absolutely you do not need to buy the game again. Download the launcher from this link: https://launcher.mojang.com/download/MinecraftI...
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