Why can't i find my Minecraft purchase?

Sign in to your Microsoft account. Select Payment & billing > Order history. If you see a completed purchase, restart the game, as it may need to be refreshed. If that doesn't work, restart the device that you're using to access Minecraft.

How do I get Minecraft if I 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?

You've logged into the wrong account. Your launcher is out of date. You purchased Minecraft under a different email address, or the email address has been changed. You have an old Minecraft account that was never migrated to a Mojang account.

Why does Minecraft not show up 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.

How do I know if I bought Minecraft?

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.

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How do I find my Microsoft account for Minecraft?

How do I install Minecraft after purchase Microsoft?

Open Microsoft store then sign-in using the Microsoft account you use to purchase the game. Once signed-in click the 3 dots at the upper-right corner of the store then click Download and updates. Click Get updates then update all.

Why won t my Minecraft purchases download?

Restart Minecraft. Check to see that you have enough storage on your device (the download might be pausing/failing because you don't have enough space)! If you definitely have enough space for the download, try rebooting the device and retry.

How to download Minecraft after purchase in Microsoft Store?

Open Microsoft Store in Windows, search for Minecraft and click redeem a code. Please note that you need Windows 10 1903+ for downloading and installing Minecraft.

Do I have to buy Minecraft again if I buy it and delete it?

Deleted Minecraft applications can be re-downloaded using the same store account and device type on which it was purchased. You can visit your device's marketplace, search for Minecraft, and re-download the app for free.

Do you have to rebuy Minecraft on every 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.

Do I have to rebuy Minecraft for Microsoft?

Hello Geoffrey, you bought the game directly from the Microsoft or Mojang website, regardless of where you bought it you used an account to log in and buy it, just log in again where you bought it and download it.

Can you refund Minecraft purchases?

Refunds are available if you contact Minecraft Support within 15 days of purchase and if: You made a duplicate purchase. A purchase was made without your permission. You're unable to play your game after visiting minecraft.net troubleshooting sections for your version of Minecraft.

Why won t Minecraft download on my Xbox One?

Completely uninstall the game. Try giving your Xbox a Power Cycle. Reset your modem/router prior to trying to downloading it back. Make sure you are not signed up for Minecraft Beta under the Xbox Insider Hub.

How do I restore purchases on Minecraft Nintendo switch?

Select the game in the list of previously purchased titles, then select the orange icon to redownload. If the game does not appear in the list of previously purchased titles, a different Nintendo Account was originally used to purchase the game.

Why wont my laptop let me download Minecraft?

Make sure that you're logged into the Microsoft Store with the Microsoft account you wish to use in the Launcher. Additionally, ensure you're trying to download the Minecraft Launcher on a Windows 10 or Windows 11 device. The Minecraft Launcher from the Microsoft Store does not support older Windows devices.

How do you get Minecraft on PC?

Is Java or Bedrock better?

Java Edition can create custom fonts and GLSL shaders, while Bedrock cannot. Bedrock Edition can create custom particles and fogs, while Java cannot.

What's the difference between Minecraft Java and Minecraft for Windows?

The Java edition of Minecraft is more resource intensive than the Windows 10 edition. This is more like a Java issue than a Minecraft issue. This is because that Java edition of Minecraft is a full application while the Windows 10 edition is a Minecraft PE or a mobile one.

Is Minecraft login same as Microsoft account?

To keep things clear, the following two terms are used: Microsoft Account- This is the account you use to log into the Microsoft Store and Minecraft. Computer user account- This is the computer account that you log into when you start up your computer.

How do I reinstall Minecraft with Microsoft account?

Is a Microsoft account the same as a Minecraft account?

Since 2021, you need a Microsoft account in order to play Minecraft. Before this point, players were able to play Minecraft simply with a Mojang account, but this legacy style of account is no longer enough to start playing Minecraft.

Did Minecraft switch to Microsoft account?

All the information in your Mojang account will transfer to your Microsoft account, including your in-game username, worlds, content, and capes.

Do Minecraft purchases expire?

The Minecraft Marketplace makes it safer and easier to buy community-made content for Minecraft. Buy content once, and enjoy it on any mobile, Xbox, or Windows device with no expiration. Each purchase that you make is tied to your account.