Will I lose my Minecraft account if I don't migrate?

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

Can you still migrate your Minecraft account after the deadline?

Once you've completed the migration process, you'll be gifted a free cape as a reward for your in-game character. You can redeem this cape at any point, even if you don't migrate until after the deadline has passed (at which point it will no longer be optional).

Is it too late to migrate my Mojang 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.

What happens if I don't migrate my account?

However, when the voluntary migration period ends, you'll need to move your account or risk not being able to play the game. As of June 28, 2022, if you haven't migrated your account and were a Minecraft: Java Edition Realms subscriber, your Realms subscription will have been canceled.

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Will my Minecraft worlds be saved to my account?

If you sign in with an Xbox Live account, your worlds will also be backed up to Xbox One cloud game saves.

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!"

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.

Is Mojang deleting Minecraft: Java Edition?

Minecraft has stated that the migration will not change the Java Edition game in any way. The Java Edition is famous for its third party modifications to the maps and various mini games and online multiplayer mode. Minecraft has also assured that this transition will not affect PvP (player vs player) mode.

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 do I recover my 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.

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.

How do I migrate my Minecraft account if I already have a Microsoft account?

If you already have an active Microsoft account, please follow these steps to 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.

Can I migrate my Minecraft account to another email?

And you cannot change the email address you used to migrate your Mojang account. So your only option is by changing the Microsoft account email address.

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 Mojang ban your Minecraft account?

Players that have been found to be in violation of our Community Standards will see the message above when they attempt to sign in to Minecraft on any platform (non-Java Edition). Banned players are not allowed to play on servers, join Realms, host or join multiplayer games, or use the marketplace.

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.

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.

Why did Minecraft delete my world?

There are various reasons why a Minecraft world might be deleted, ranging from intentional deletion to worlds becoming corrupted and unplayable. Unfortunately, regardless of the cause, once a world is removed, it will no longer appear in the available world list.

Do Minecraft worlds expire?

You can export your maps from any version of Realms at any time within an 18-month period after your subscription has expired. After your subscription has been inactive for more than 18 months, your world is permanently deleted from Minecraft servers.

How long is account migration?

It can take up to 30 days for everything to migrate.

How do you tell if your Minecraft account has been migrated?

The ONLY way to tell if you have been invited to migrate will be to log in to the Minecraft home page and check your account settings.

What does migrating your Minecraft account do?

Players concerned with the game changing at all won't need to worry, as account migration only changes how they log in to the game. Although Mojang's login process has always been straightforward, Microsoft integration allows for additional security features to keep player accounts safe from intrusions.