Will I lose Minecraft if I don't migrate?

Your account/profile will remain, but you will not be able to access the game until you complete migration.

Is it too late to migrate my 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. And you'll get a free cape!

Will I lose my Minecraft account?

You can never lose your Minecraft account, but you can lose third party accounts from servers on their own server.

Can you go back to Mojang account after migration?

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!

What does it mean to migrate your account?

Account migration is the process of transferring data associated with selected accounts from the data's source database schema to a destination schema.

I Almost Lost my Minecraft Account (Microsoft Migration)

Why do I need to migrate my Minecraft account?

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.

Should I migrate my Minecraft account?

"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!"

How do I recover my old Minecraft account?

For a Mojang account and have forgotten the email that you log in with, try resetting your password. The reset process will send an email to the address that you have registered, letting you know which address you used. Alternatively, try other email addresses that you own.

Do I have to buy 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. Returning users can redownload the game at no additional cost.

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.

Will my Minecraft worlds be saved to my account?

Yes, It's saved to your microsoft account through the cloud.

Do Minecraft accounts transfer?

Migrating to a New Microsoft Account

If you do not currently have a Microsoft account, please follow the steps below to create one, and successfully migrate your Mojang account. Login to minecraft.net with your Mojang account and find the prompt IT'S YOUR TURN TO MOVE! on your profile page and click MOVE MY 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.

Do Minecraft accounts expire?

No, you can never lose your Minecraft account to inactivity.

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.

How long will the Minecraft migration last?

When is the Minecraft Account Migration Deadline? The Minecraft account migration deadline is Thursday, March 10, 2022, according to an article on the Minecraft website. After that date, you won't be able to play Minecraft Java Edition without a Microsoft Account associated with the game.

Is Minecraft a one time purchase?

Buying Minecraft

Players must have a Minecraft Account to play Minecraft. This requires a one-time purchase for the account. The account has to be compatible with the device. Example: Pocket Edition for iOS and Android; PC version for computer.

Do I have to rebuy Minecraft on Microsoft store?

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.

How do I download Minecraft without buying it again?

Can I make a new Minecraft account if I already have it?

You cannot create a new Mojang account to use with Minecraft now that Minecraft requires Microsoft accounts. If you already have a Minecraft account through Mojang, you will have to migrate it to Microsoft at some point in 2021. However, as of June 2021, Minecraft has not starting migrating accounts.

How old does your Minecraft account have to be?

We manage data for children under 13 years of age as required by U.S. law. It's a bit more lawyer-y than we would usually post, but it's very clear about everything, so please bear with us as you read it.

Can you have 2 Minecraft accounts on the same email?

Hello there, Each account should only be linked to one email address.

Is it possible to play Minecraft without a Microsoft 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.

How do I migrate my Minecraft account after March 10?

How to migrate Minecraft account with existing Microsoft account?

Migrating to an Existing Microsoft Account

Login to minecraft.net with your Mojang account and find the prompt IT'S YOUR TURN TO MOVE! on your profile page and click MOVE MY ACCOUNT. The launcher message about migration will also redirect you to the profile page.