Why do I need Microsoft for Minecraft?

A free Microsoft account will help you access your purchases, Realms, and other Minecraft content across all of your Minecraft devices. Microsoft accounts are free to set up and use on any Minecraft device.

Can you use Minecraft without Microsoft?

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.

Why does Minecraft want to move to Microsoft?

Minecraft has long kept players' account information secure on its website courtesy of Mojang. However, in an effort to improve security for players with extra layers of account protection, Mojang is encouraging a migration of accounts to Microsoft.

Why do I need a Microsoft account to play Minecraft on Switch?

It's a free account that you can use to sign in on a device. With a Microsoft account, Minecraft players on Switch can play with others on non-Nintendo devices such as iPadOS, iOS, Android, Xbox, PlayStation, and Windows devices (via cross-play, Realms, or Servers).

When did Minecraft require Microsoft?

Starting March 10, 2022, you won't be able to play Minecraft: Java Edition unless you move to a Microsoft account.

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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.

Does my child need a Microsoft account to play Minecraft?

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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 can't I play Minecraft when I already 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 Your launcher is out of date.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.

Should I link my Minecraft account to Microsoft?

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 does Microsoft do with Minecraft?

Microsoft's new Minecraft Legends comes in 2023. Microsoft is expanding its world of Minecraft into a new action-adventure game, Minecraft Legends.

Can you still migrate your Minecraft account in 2023?

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.

Is Minecraft getting rid of Java?

Starting March 10, 2022, you won't be able to play Minecraft: Java Edition unless you move to a Microsoft account.

Are all Minecraft accounts Microsoft?

Don't worry – the only thing that's changing is how you log in to the game! We're only moving Mojang accounts to Microsoft accounts, which gives you access to new security features. Minecraft: Java Edition will stay exactly the same, and we'll continue to update and support it in the future.

How to install Minecraft without Windows?

However, as you do not have a Windows 10/11 device, you will see a link for Minecraft.com/download, which you must click. From Minecraft.net, you must download the Launcher for your specific operating system. Once downloaded, you can open the Launcher and log-in with the MSA used to buy the game from the Store.

How to use Minecraft without paying?

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 does it say I need to buy Minecraft when I already have it?

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.

Why can't I just buy Minecraft?

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Try your purchase on another web browser or device, and make sure that the browser is the most current version. Try a different payment method in the online store. There are several different payment methods available. Note: Payment methods may vary depending on your country.

Is Minecraft OK for 7 year old?

Minecraft is rated 7+, meaning that the game is recommended for children from the age of 7 upwards. The PEGI system classifies a 7+ rating as a game that “contains non-realistic looking violence towards fantasy characters (…) that could be upsetting to very young children.”

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.

Why can't my child play Minecraft online?

Children under that age need parental consent to access specific features, as required by law. To give parental consent to access these features, including Realms, you must enter payment information, which must be validated with a 10-cent charge.

Why can't my friend join my Minecraft world?

If you and your friend use various game versions, multiplayer in Minecraft won't function. There's a chance one of you updated while the other didn't. You must upgrade to make sure you and your friend are using the same version of Minecraft.

Why can't my child add friends on Minecraft?

in order to allow your child to add friends you need to got to account.xbox.com and log in with the parent account. Then go to profile>privacy settings and click on your childs gamertag. Then change the settings as desired under all tabs.

What is a Microsoft account?

A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you use with Outlook.com, Hotmail, Office, OneDrive, Skype, Xbox, and Windows. When you create a Microsoft account, you can use any email address as the user name, including addresses from Outlook.com, Yahoo! or Gmail.