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Why does Minecraft say I can't play multiplayer?

One of the common reasons why some Minecraft players are having trouble joining other worlds is Xbox One NAT settings. If The NAT type on your console is set to Moderate, you should still be able to play in multiplayer games but other players may not be able to play together with you in a multiplayer session.
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Why won t my Minecraft allow multiplayer?

This is usually being caused by the privacy and safety settings from the account or it could be due to the birthdate as well from your account which is set up to a child account. You can try toggling the privacy and safety settings and disable it first then allow it again.
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How to fix you cannot play online multiplayer because of how your Microsoft account is set up?

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  1. log in to your Microsoft account at xbox.com.
  2. Once signed in click your profile picture in the upper-right corner. ...
  3. In the Xbox profile click the privacy settings.
  4. In the Privacy & online safety click the "Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One/Windows 10 Online Safety" tab.
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How do I enable multiplayer on Minecraft?

Select View details & customize > Friends & clubs, and then set You can create or join clubs to Allow.
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Why can't i join multiplayer Minecraft Java?

Troubleshooting Multiplayer Connection Issues

Close Minecraft: Java Edition and reopen it. Restart your computer or device and see if this fixes the issue. Restarting can often clear errors in connections. Log out of your Microsoft or Mojang account, close the game, and then log in again.
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How To Fix 'Multiplayer Error' For Minecraft Xbox Edition (1.17)

How do I allow my Microsoft account to play multiplayer?

To enable your multiplayer setting you can simply sign in to https://account.xbox.com/settings. If the system detects that your account is a child account you will be redirected to a support site and if not you will be able to change it successfully.
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Why won't Minecraft PE let me play multiplayer?

If one of you plays on PC, make sure your on Bedrock edition. Also make sure you both have Microsoft accounts, have each other friended, and the world is multiplayer. If any of these are not fulfilled on either end, you can't play. Maybe its because you need LAN networking.
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How do you turn on multiplayer on Minecraft PE?

Playing Minecraft: Pocket Edition locally

Within your game settings, toggle the “Local Server Multiplayer” switch to on. First, decide whose world you want to play in and load up that game on that person's device. This device will now be the host.
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Why can't my friend join my Minecraft world PE?

Why can't I join my friend's Minecraft server pocket edition? There could be a few reasons, you could be using java (pc only), you might not be invited (whitelisted) or are you sure it's a server.
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Why does my Xbox say the current profile is not allowed to play multiplayer?

Players receive this message for one of three reasons: You do not have an active Xbox Live Gold account, which is required to play multiplayer games online. Sign up for an Xbox Live Gold account. Your Xbox Live Gold account expired.
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Why can't I join a multiplayer game in Minecraft Xbox?

If you're trying to connect to a server and are experiencing the 'you cannot play online multiplayer through Xbox Live because of how your account is set up' error, please check that the account you're using has an active Xbox Live Gold subscription.
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Why does Minecraft say I can't play multiplayer on Xbox?

One of the common reasons why some Minecraft players are having trouble joining other worlds is Xbox One NAT settings. If The NAT type on your console is set to Moderate, you should still be able to play in multiplayer games but other players may not be able to play together with you in a multiplayer session.
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How do you remove multiplayer restrictions on Xbox?

Open the Xbox Family Settings app, and then go to Settings. Select the Multiplayer tile, and then select the toggle switch to block or allow multiplayer features.
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Why is my Microsoft account under 18?

If you're under the age of 18, follow the steps on your console to have your parent sign in and add you to a Microsoft family. If you're over the age of 18, have your parent remove you from the family. They'll have to sign in to account.microsoft.com/family, select your profile, and select remove.
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Can I change my age on Xbox?

Sign in to your account. Select Manage my child's profile info. Select Edit this child's personal info. Update birthdate and select Save.
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How do I remove age restrictions from my Xbox account on my computer?

Set content restrictions by age

Select Manage family members, and then choose the member whose settings you want to update. Under Access to content, select the desired age-level.
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How do I change my age on my Xbox account under 13?

Set content restrictions by age
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide, and then go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Family settings.
  2. Select Manage family members, and then choose the member whose settings you want to update.
  3. Under Access to content, select the desired age-level.
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Why am I age restricted on Xbox?

Content restrictions – You or a member in your Xbox family group has their birth date set to under the age of majority (for example 18 in the U.S.) and can't access the content that you're trying to launch due to age restrictions.
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How do I change my age on my Microsoft account under 18?

Using the adult Microsoft account, sign in to your account on family.microsoft.com. Choose the family member, select then Manage consent. In the Manage permissions page of the child's account you want to change, at the right, select Edit this child's personal info and then follow the instructions.
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How do I turn off age restrictions on my Microsoft account?

Go to Settings > Accounts > Family & other users. Click on the Manage family settings online or remove an account option. Select the child account for which you want to turn off parental control and make the necessary changes. *Do note this can only be done by an adult account in microsoft family.
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What age is Xbox suitable for?

What age is appropriate for a console? For most younger kids, tablet/smartphone games are just fine. It's difficult for younger kids to work the controller and complexities of some of the console games. So, I'd recommend holding off on a gaming console until your child is around 6 or 7 years of age.
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What is the age limit for Xbox Live?

If the date of birth on a Microsoft account shows that someone is under 18 years old, Xbox is required to request parental consent to use Xbox Live.
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Can a 7 year old have a Microsoft account?

Microsoft have a minimum age limit of 13 for Microsoft Accounts, that can be used to access Microsoft Services that are accessed through a Microsoft Account, otherwise Parental Consent is required: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-bil...
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