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Why can't I migrate my Minecraft account?

If you do not have access to the email that is used to log in to your Mojang account, you will not be able to complete the migration. You will need to change the email on your account first. For instructions on how to do this, see Changing Your Email Address (Mojang Accounts).
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How do I qualify to migrate my Minecraft account?

Migrating to a New Microsoft Account
  1. Login to minecraft.net with your Mojang account and find the prompt IT'S YOUR TURN TO MOVE! ...
  2. You will need to verify your email by receiving a code to the email currently on your Mojang account. ...
  3. Enter the code in the box shown and click SUBMIT AND START MIGRATION.
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Can you not migrate Minecraft?

Do I have to migrate my Mojang account to a Microsoft 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.
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Is it too late to migrate Minecraft account?

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.
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Why is Minecraft saying I have to buy it again?

It could be one of two (or maybe more, IDK) reasons: 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.
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How To Migrate Your Minecraft: Java Edition Mojang Account To A Microsoft Account

Is Microsoft deleting Minecraft Java?

The company stated that the voluntary account migration period to get a Microsoft account was going to end on March 10, 2022 and players will not be able to play the game unless they created a Microsoft account. So far, Java Edition players could play the game simply by using a Mojang account.
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What happens if you don't migrate before March 10?

"Migrating from Mojang to Microsoft accounts is mandatory. If you don't make the move, in several months you won't be able to log in anymore – which means you won't be able to play either. ... You'll receive a cool reward once you've logged in with your Microsoft account: a special cape!"
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Can I still migrate my Mojang account after March 10?

On Friday, the company revealed the deadline for this migration. After Mar. 10, 2022, a Microsoft Account will be required to play Minecraft: Java Edition.
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Do I have to rebuy Minecraft after migration?

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).
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When did migration end Minecraft?

"The voluntary migration period is closing soon. Starting March 10, 2022, you won't be able to play Minecraft: Java Edition unless you move to a Microsoft account. We're doing this to ensure that everyone is playing using accounts with improved security and player safety."
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Why does my Minecraft account say I don't own Minecraft?

I signed in to the launcher with my Microsoft account, but it says I don't own Minecraft: Java Edition. Check the following: Confirm that you're signing in to the same Microsoft account you used to migrate your Mojang account. Make sure that you're not signing in with your Mojang account.
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Why is Microsoft saying I don't have an account?

Once you encounter the error that the email address (account) does not exist, it means that the email address has been permanently deleted.
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Why is my username already taken Minecraft Java?

This error occurs when a registered account already exists with the username you have selected. Normally the site will tell you the name is already taken, but in some instances, this error will show instead. You will need to select a new username and try again.
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Why isn t Mojang sending me an email?

Make sure your email address has been verified. Check your spam folder. Confirm that the email you are using is the same one you used to make your account. Make sure there is no typo in your email address to confirm it is being sent to a valid address.
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Are Mojang accounts going away?

"You'll no longer be able to log in using your Mojang account." Regarding time frames, the post notes, "you will have to start moving accounts in early 2021."
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Do Mojang accounts expire?

No, your Mojang account will not expire, nor will Minecraft. What could happen is you break the EULA and Mojang revokes your permission to play Minecraft. Or, some servers have a time limit on them; be inactive for too long and your data (on the server) gets deleted.
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Why Minecraft isn t on Steam?

"We don't want to limit what we can do." Minecraft isn't sold on Steam because the digital distribution service "limits" in-game transactions, Markus "Notch" Persson has explained. It's an argument we've heard before, following the Steam-removal of Dragon Age 2 and Crysis 2.
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Why do some people not migrate?

Because people are uncertain over how well they would do elsewhere, they maximize their lifetime utility by balancing the risk and ambiguity inherent to exploring new locations with the more certain payoff to staying put. Immobility is what happens when people are poorly informed about their specific payoff to moving.
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Can Mojang ban your Minecraft account?

Players that have been found to be in violation of our Community Standards will see the message above when they attempt to sign in to Minecraft on any platform (non-Java Edition). Banned players are not allowed to play on servers, join Realms, host or join multiplayer games, or use the marketplace.
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Is migrating permanent?

Migration can be permanent, temporary, voluntary or forced. It can be international or internal. Permanent migration is when someone moves from one place to another and has no plans to return to their original home. Temporary migration is limited by time.
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Do I have to buy Minecraft Java again?

No you don't have to. You can log in to the same account you were using on the old computer.
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Does Minecraft still need Java?

Software Requirements

Java 8 is required to run Minecraft versions 1.12 through 1.17. Java 17 is required to run Minecraft version 1.18 and up. If you don't know whether you have the necessary version of Java, don't worry, our installers supply Minecraft with its own version of Java by default.
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Do I have to rebuy Minecraft Java?

No, absolutely you do not need to buy the game again. Download the launcher from this link: https://launcher.mojang.com/download/MinecraftI...
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