How many PC can I install Minecraft on?

Yes, you can. Just go to the Minecraft Website and log into your Account you had to create when buying the game. Now there should be a download page where you can download and install the game on as many devices as you please.

Do I need to buy Minecraft for each computer?

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.

Is Minecraft per account or per computer?

A game bought on Microsoft Store is available on multiple devices but only for the user account which bought it. Even if you share the pc with other persons, they cannot play with your game on their own account. They can play on your account or they need to buy it for their personal account.

Can I run Minecraft on multiple computers?

Gamers can boot up the game on the same account on several different devices. There is one key caveat, though. Only one of the devices can be involved in online play. Servers and other things are restricted to one device, but the others can be in a world doing whatever they want.

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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Do I have 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.

Do I have to buy Minecraft on multiple devices?

Do you have to buy Minecraft for each device? You do not have to, but it may depend. If you have Java Minecraft, it will work for every other PC. If you have Minecraft Bedrock Edition, it will work for every other Device that supports Bedrock edition.

Can I share Minecraft with family?

App purchases

For example, if you are the Organiser and have purchased Minecraft on your iOS device, each member in the Family Sharing Group can download their own copy of the game on their Apple device without requesting your Apple ID and password.

Can you buy Minecraft Java twice?

It is no longer possible to buy one version or the other. For more information, please refer to the Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition for PC FAQ.

Can I transfer Minecraft between computers?

Place the world folder(s) that you want to transfer onto a portable storage device, file-sharing software, or cloud computing service. After the files are ready to be transferred, place them in the new computer's saves folder, and they will be available in your list of single-player worlds.

How much is a Microsoft account for Minecraft?

Microsoft accounts are free to set up and use on any Minecraft device.

Is Minecraft a one time purchase on PC?

"You can buy Minecraft: Java Edition from minecraft.net for $26.95 USD or local currency equivalent. This is a one-time purchase." Java is available on Mac, Linux and Windows.

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.

Do you have to pay for Minecraft again if you get a new computer?

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).

Can 2 people play Minecraft Java on the same account on the same time?

Each player that wants to join must be connected to the same network. The selected host device must be capable of running a server of the chosen world. Everyone joining must run the same version of the game as the host. Everyone joining the game must have their own, separate Microsoft Accounts.

How do I install Minecraft on a second computer?

Yes, you can. Just go to the Minecraft Website and log into your Account you had to create when buying the game. Now there should be a download page where you can download and install the game on as many devices as you please.

When you buy Minecraft do you get both versions?

All PC platform players will receive a Minecraft: Java Edition entitlement if they own Minecraft for Windows, and vice versa.

Do you need to buy Minecraft for each account?

If you already own one version of Minecraft on a Microsoft Secured Account (MSA), then you're entitled to the other version for free! Your current version of the game will remain unaffected.

Can siblings share a Minecraft account?

Separate Accounts

If multiple players are going to be playing, either they can share an account (and therefore won't be able to play at the same time) or they each need their own account. Although you can create endless saved maps, you can play as only one character.

Can two people use the same Minecraft?

You can play at the same time using different devices, on the same account. However, only one of those accounts can join public servers. The others must stay on singleplayer mode. Otherwise, you may get kicked, or even banned, from the server.

Can you buy Minecraft for multiple accounts?

To purchase Minecraft for a minor

Log into minecraft.net as yourself. Select "Buy Minecraft". You will get a message "You can't own more than one copy of Minecraft per account, but you can still buy it for someone else" and the option to purchase it as a Gift Card. Choose the "Buy Digital Gift Card" option.

Does my son need a Microsoft account to play Minecraft?

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, Minecraft: Java Edition, Minecraft Dungeons and Minecraft Realms (Bedrock and Java Edition) require an Xbox Live or Microsoft account even if you're not playing on Xbox or another Microsoft platform. Parents can set up and manage these accounts for their kids too.

Do I need to create a Microsoft account for my child to play Minecraft?

Minecraft Child Accounts

Irrespective of whether your child is playing a multiplayer game on a mobile device, Windows 10 PC, or a gaming console, there is a need for an Xbox Live sign-in to play online multiplayer games.

Why does it say I need to buy Minecraft again?

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.

Is it legal to 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.