Why won't Mojang let me migrate?

Make sure that you're not signing in with your Mojang account. 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 won't Mojang let me migrate?

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).

What happens if you can'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 manually migrate my Mojang account?

Is Mojang still migrating accounts?

If you still have a legacy Minecraft Premium account you will have to migrate to a Microsoft account to enjoy all that Minecraft: Java Edition has to offer. The old migration to a Mojang account is no longer available. Learn more about the migration below!

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Can you still migrate your Minecraft account in 2023?

However, 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.

Why is it telling me to rebuy Minecraft?

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.

Can you still get a Minecraft migration cape?

Though fabled to be given out only to special members of the community, Minecraft cape is still available to be obtained as long as Minecraft players choose to migrate their Mojang account to a Microsoft account.

How long do I have to migrate my Mojang account?

No Mojang account will work after that date. Fortunately, the in-game cosmetic reward is still available for players up until that date. "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.

What happens if I don t migrate my Minecraft account by March 10th?

"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!"

Why can't i play Minecraft after migrating to Microsoft?

Please double-check you are logging in to the same Microsoft account you used to migrate your Mojang account. 2. Make sure you are not logging in with your Mojang account. Migrated accounts will only be able to log in with your Microsoft account.

Why is Mojang not sending me password reset after migration?

Does migrating my Mojang account change my Minecraft name?

Input the new username you'd like to use and click Change Profile Name. 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.

How to get Minecraft account back after Microsoft 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.

Can I unlink my Microsoft account from my Mojang account?

If you want to unlink your Microsoft account with a Mojang account after Migration using Mojang is not possible.

Why didn't i get my migration cape?

If you don't see your cape, try refreshing the game by logging completely out and back in.

Why don't i have my migration cape?

The cape is only given to people who had a Mojang account and migrated to a Microsoft account. If you only have one Microsoft account, you are not eligible for this offer.

Who has the rarest cape in Minecraft?

Why Minecraft Migrator Capes are rare? There is only one Migrator Cape available in Minecraft and it's only available by migrating your account from Mojang to Microsoft account. And, yes, till now it's one of the rarest and hardest capes to obtain (if you don't have a Mojang account).

Why won t Mojang let me buy Minecraft?

Check with your card provider to allow international purchases as Mojang is based in Sweden. Also verify that you have sufficient funds and that there are no other issues with the purchase. If you're not in the same country as the credit or debit card was issued, the purchase may not go through.

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.

Do you still have to pay for 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.