What happened to my original Minecraft account?

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.

How do you get your 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.

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.

Do you have to buy Minecraft again if you already bought it?

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.

Why can't I play Minecraft after I bought it?

If it's Minecraft for Windows, simply sign out your account on Microsoft Store then restart your PC before signing back in. If this is Minecraft Java Edition please do the same, sign out on your Microsoft Launcher then restart before signing back in.

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How did my Minecraft account get stolen?

Mojang accounts are sometimes compromised by phishing or social engineering, and lists of those accounts often end up posted online.

What if I can't recover my Microsoft account?

If your Microsoft account recovery request wasn't granted, you can keep trying as many times as you want, up to two times per day. We recommend that you review the guidance for filling out the recovery form before trying the form again.

How do I find my Microsoft account for Minecraft?

Why is Minecraft not on my Microsoft account?

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Kindly sign out on Minecraft Launcher and then restart your PC, after that sign back in using Microsoft Login. If you have already tried that and the same issue occurs, please click on "Buy" on Minecraft Java Edition then check what options you will have from there.

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.

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.

Why does it say my Microsoft account doesn't exist?

In addition, the error "Microsoft Account does not exist" usually means: The person is logging in using an Alias. If the user renamed the affected email address into a new account, the original account will become an Alias.

Can a Microsoft account be recovered?

The recovery form is available at https://account.live.com/acsr. Collect as much information as you can about any Microsoft services you may have used with this account. The more information you can include when filling out the form, the better the chance you'll have of regaining access to your account.

Does Microsoft freeze accounts?

You may see an "account frozen" message if you have exceeded your storage allowance and/or haven't signed in for a long time. Don't worry, your files are still there. You just need to get back under your Microsoft storage quota to get access to your files again.

Does Minecraft save to your Microsoft 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.

Do Minecraft accounts transfer?

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.

How do I find out what Minecraft account I bought?

You may need to sign in to https://account.microsoft.com/billing/orders using all of the Microsoft accounts that you own, you will be able to see all of your order transactions from there where you will be able to see the Minecraft version of the game if you used that Microsoft account in purchasing it.

Does Microsoft permanently delete accounts?

After the grace period, the account and all its associated data will be permanently removed from Microsoft's servers. If you change your mind within the grace period, you can reactivate your account, but you will lose your data.

How do I find all my Microsoft accounts?

From a Windows 10 device where you're already signed in, select Start > Settings > Accounts . Under Email & app accounts, you'll see the usernames associated with your device.

Will Microsoft delete my email account?

Microsoft does not send emails to notify about deactivating email accounts. Accounts can only be closed manually by the owner, or if the account becomes inactive for at least two years.

How has my Microsoft account disappeared?

Your account might be closed or deleted

After that 60 days, your account and data expire. Your account was closed because of inactivity If you haven't signed in to your account for a long time, it might expire due to inactivity, according to the following schedule.

Why does it say I already have a Microsoft account?

You may receive the error "Microsoft account already exists. Enter another email or phone or get a new Outlook email." You will get this message if the email or phone number you are trying to add is already tied to another Microsoft account.

Is My Microsoft account still active?

Your Current Activity Status: You may always review the activity status of your Microsoft account by navigating to the Microsoft account management website. Your activity status will show you how frequently you need to sign in to your account to prevent your account from being deemed inactive.

Can you have 2 Minecraft accounts on the same email?

Can I use one Microsoft account for multiple Java Mojang accounts? No, Microsoft accounts can only link to one Mojang account. Multiple Java Mojang accounts need to be migrated to separate Microsoft accounts.