What is migration a Minecraft account?

If you use a Mojang account, you will need to migrate to a Microsoft account to continue playing Minecraft: Java Edition. Your account/profile will remain, but you will not be able to access the game until you complete migration.

What is a migrated account?

Account migration is the process of transferring data associated with selected accounts from the data's source database schema to a destination schema.

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.

How do I get my Minecraft account back after migration?

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.

Why is it asking me 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.

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Will my Minecraft username change if I migrate?

If you have an older account and sign in with your username, you need to migrate to a Mojang account before changing your username. Minecraft support is unable to assist with changing usernames as the system is set up to be self-service.

Is migrating your Minecraft account safe?

Players concerned with the game changing at all won't need to worry, as account migration only changes how they log in to the game. Although Mojang's login process has always been straightforward, Microsoft integration allows for additional security features to keep player accounts safe from intrusions.

Do you have to pay to migrate your Minecraft account?

There's no fee or cost to migrating, and it only takes a few minutes to complete. An option to begin the migration process will appear in the Minecraft Launcher or Minecraft website whenever you log in.

How do you know if you've migrate your Minecraft 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.

Can you have 2 Minecraft accounts on the same email?

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

How does Minecraft migration work?

How long is account migration?

It can take up to 30 days for everything to migrate.

Why is Microsoft forcing migration?

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.

Do you have Minecraft forever once you buy it?

No, absolutely you do not need to buy the game again.

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.

Is Minecraft free once you buy it?

Players use items stored in their inventory to build, craft, and survive. How much does it cost to play? Aside from the price of the game itself, Minecraft is free.

Why does Minecraft say play demo after migrating?

If you are Stuck on the Demo of Minecraft: Java Edition

You migrated your Mojang account to a Microsoft account and logged in using the wrong account type. If you have migrated your Mojang account, you must use your Microsoft account to log in.

Is it too late to migrate Minecraft?

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.

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. 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.