Will I lose my Minecraft account if I delete my Xbox account?

If the games were downloaded or purchased with a specific account then yes, you will lose all of them by deleting the account. You would then be required to re-purchase the items when using a different account.

Will deleting my Microsoft account delete my Minecraft account?

You use your Microsoft account to sign in to Minecraft. If you delete it, you will no longer have access to Minecraft.

What happens if I delete my Microsoft account Xbox?

If you choose to permanently delete your Microsoft account, you'll also delete your Xbox profile. If you're trying to have a personal account and a game-only account, which is ideal, it's best to leave the one that's already on Xbox just to play and create another personal account to use normally.

What happens to Minecraft account if Microsoft account is deleted?

I'm really sorry about this, but you will not be able to recover the account and you would need to purchase Minecraft again. All your progress on the game - or on any game at all - will be lost.

Can you delete an Xbox account but keep the Microsoft account?

Deleting or removing an Xbox profile is not possible and they're correct that you will be needing to close or delete your Microsoft account to do so.

I Almost Lost my Minecraft Account (Microsoft Migration)

Will making a new Xbox account delete everything?

If you just create a new Xbox/MS account and delete the old one, then you will permanently lose all your digital games and progress.

Does changing Microsoft account delete everything?

If you change Microsoft Accounts on that user profile, all files stored on your PC will not be affected, if you have files stored on OneDrive online, they would not be accessible from the new Microsoft Account.

How to delete Minecraft account without deleting Microsoft account?

Is Minecraft tied to Microsoft account?

Minecraft and Microsoft accounts

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.

Do Minecraft accounts get deleted if you don't migrate?

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

Will my Xbox account be deleted if I reset my Xbox?

Xbox provides an easy way to perform both actions. Warning Resetting your console to its factory defaults erases all accounts, saved games, settings, and home Xbox associations. Anything not synchronized with the Xbox network will be lost.

Will removing Xbox account delete saves?

If you delete the profile on the Xbox console all your data and achievements will be lost. All digital games that you purchased won't work unless you restore the Xbox profile you originally used them with.

What happens if I delete Minecraft on Xbox?

I'll be happy to assist you today. Your worlds are saved on the cloud, so uninstalling the game will not delete them. Just like game saves: you can delete them from the console but they will still be saved to the cloud (unless you remove them from the cloud too).

Do I need an Xbox account for Minecraft?

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.

Can I transfer my Minecraft account to another Microsoft account?

How do I recover my old Minecraft account?

For legacy Minecraft accounts, you log in with your username instead of an email. If you have a legacy account and forgot your username, contact Minecraft Support. For a Mojang account, your Minecraft username will be shown in-game, on your Mojang account page or on the launcher itself.

How to run Minecraft without 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.

Can you delete Minecraft and reinstall without paying?

You can only redownload it on the platform you originally purchased it on. Since you referred to the Pocket Edition, I am going to assume you had it on iOS or Android. If you are on the same OS and use the same app store account, you should be able to redownload it for free.

Can you recreate Microsoft account after deleting?

If you close your Microsoft account, there's a 60-day grace period during which you can change your mind and reopen your account. After 60 days, your Microsoft account will be permanently deleted.

Is it OK to have two Microsoft accounts?

You can only be signed in with one Microsoft account at a time, but you can have multiple accounts (such as other family members or your work account) on your computer.

What happens if I cancel my Microsoft account?

Admins and users no longer have access to the services or Microsoft 365 apps that came with the subscription. All customer data—from user data to documents and email—is permanently deleted and is unrecoverable.