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How do I link my Xbox account to Minecraft?

When you open Minecraft, just click on the “Sign In” button to log in with your new Xbox profile and start playing. That's all there is to it.
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How do I link my Xbox account to my Minecraft account?

Windows
  1. Launch the Xbox app.
  2. Click the Profile and settings menu and click Sign out.
  3. Click the Profile and settings menu and click Sign in.
  4. In the pop-up window, click Sign in and sign in with the gamertag you want to use.
  5. Launch Minecraft.
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How do I merge my Microsoft account and Minecraft?

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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Are Minecraft worlds linked to Xbox account?

Minecraft for Xbox one files are stored locally on the console. If you sign in with an Xbox Live account, your worlds will also be backed up to Xbox One cloud game saves.
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Is my Minecraft account the same as my Microsoft account?

All the information in your Mojang account will transfer to your Microsoft account, including your in-game username, worlds, content, and capes.
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Is your Minecraft account your 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. Minecraft support is not able to access this information. However, if you have other issues that are not related to your Microsoft account, contact Minecraft Support.
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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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How do I log into my existing Minecraft account?

For legacy Minecraft accounts, you log in with your username instead of an email. If you have a legacy account and forgot your username, contact Minecraft Support. For a Mojang account, your Minecraft username will be shown in-game, on your Mojang account page or on the launcher itself.
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Can you link Minecraft accounts between 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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How do I 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.
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What is my Minecraft Xbox account name?

If you view your Microsoft account online, you will see your Gamertag as your account name, not Minecraft Username. Any purchase information and account settings tied to your Microsoft account will display your Gamertag. You can find your Gamertag by signing into https://www.xbox.com/en-US/ and checking the top right.
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Why do I need an Xbox account for Minecraft?

An Xbox profile makes it possible to access Minecraft Realms, a subscription-based service that lets you play online with your friends whenever you want, on your own private server. Use an Xbox profile to invite up to 10 friends to create, survive, or compete in your private world.
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Do I need an Xbox account to migrate my Minecraft account?

You'll need to use another Microsoft account to migrate your Mojang account.
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Can you make 2 Minecraft accounts with the same email?

My name is Mateus. I'm an Independent Advisor and I'll be glad to help you today. First, welcome to the Xbox community. 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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Why do I need to migrate my Minecraft account?

However, in an effort to improve security for players with extra layers of account protection, Mojang is encouraging a migration of accounts to Microsoft. So far, a huge number of player accounts have made the change, and more are likely to do so in the coming days.
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What happens if you don't migrate your Minecraft account?

You'll have time to migrate—you don't have to move right when you get the notification. However, when the voluntary migration period ends, you'll need to move your account or risk not being able to play the game. Thus, if you don't migrate, you can't play the game legitimately.
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Do you have to rebuy Minecraft for Xbox?

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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How do I get my Minecraft account back?

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. Alternatively, try other email addresses that you own.
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When you buy Minecraft once does it work for all your accounts?

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 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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Do I have to buy Minecraft for each Microsoft account?

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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Why does my Microsoft account not own Minecraft?

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Please double-check you are logging in to the same Microsoft account you used to migrate your Mojang account. Make sure you are not logging in with your Mojang account. Migrated accounts will only be able to log in with your Microsoft account.
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