If you have any more questions, please check out our main Migration FAQ. Your Minecraft Username will be the name used in-game and you can set this after setting up your Gamertag and Microsoft account. See our Username VS Gamertag FAQ for more information. However, this is not the name you will see in-game. If the Gamertag you want isn’t available, you will have to pick another. What do I do if the Gamertag I want isn’t available? The migration hasn’t started yet  only new purchases will be linked to Microsoft accounts. Don’t worry, we will let everyone know when it is their time to migrate. I created a Microsoft account for migration, but I am prompted to buy the game. No, each Microsoft account can only have one Minecraft: Java Edition account linked to it. In the event you lose access to that email you would lose access to your Microsoft account.Ĭan I have multiple Minecraft: Java Edition accounts linked to one Microsoft account? Microsoft accounts cannot use any temporary emails which includes work or school email accounts. Why can’t I use my work or school email to sign up for a Microsoft account?

Yes, you can link your existing Microsoft account to your new purchase during the purchasing process. jar version as I can't seem to get the Mac version working properly either.

In the meantime, I have found a workaround using ATLauncher. The CurseForge team is aware and I expect it will be corrected at some point in the near future. See What is a Microsoft account? for more.Ĭan I use my existing Microsoft account to buy Minecraft: Java Edition? It seems to work fine on Windows machines so I assume you are on a Mac (correct me if I'm wrong). If you need a Microsoft account, you can sign up for one at no cost. Your Microsoft account lets you manage everything all in one place. If you use any of these services, you have a Microsoft account: It’s an account that’s used to verify your access to computers and Microsoft services and applications.

Once completed, download the launcher, log in to your Microsoft account, and start your adventure in Minecraft: Java Edition!.

Click SET UP YOUR MINECRAFT PROFILE to set up your Minecraft profile and username.

Follow the prompts to set up a new Microsoft account (MSA) or sign in to an existing Microsoft account and complete your purchase.

Once you have selected Minecraft: Java Edition and your operating system, click BUY MINECRAFT.

To get started quickly, go directly to the purchasing page. Use a Microsoft Account to Purchase Minecraft: Java Edition The good news is, if you don’t have one, they’re free. Minecraft: Java Edition is aligning with the rest of the Minecraft family and will share a common sign-up process. We can get you started with your purchase. To make your purchase, you’ll need a Microsoft account.

When purchasing Minecraft: Java Edition you will now be prompted to sign up with a Microsoft Secured Account (MSA).

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