How do I get Minecraft if I already have an account?

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition for Windows Using your Microsoft account, sign into the Microsoft Store on your PC. Click the three dots in the Microsoft Store next to your profile picture. Go to My Library. If you already own the game, you can download it from there.
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Can I download Minecraft if I already have an account?

Open the Microsoft Store app and sign in with the Microsoft Account that purchased Minecraft (most likely the family organizer account). Search for Minecraft Launcher and download it if it is not already installed on your device.
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How to get Minecraft on another computer if you already own it?

Note: Minecraft purchases are tied to your Microsoft account and not a device. As such, you can download and install Minecraft: Java Edition on as many computers as you want. To log in, use your Microsoft account email address and password.
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Can I play Minecraft with the same account?

To answer your question, no need to jump through more hoops, we would like to let you know that it is not possible to play Minecraft in two devices with the same account at the same time. To play Minecraft in two devices at the same time, you will have to be on different account.
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How do I play my old Minecraft account?

You no longer have access to your Java Edition account or Minecraft: Java Edition. To continue playing Minecraft, you will have to buy Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition using a Microsoft account.
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I DIDN’T Migrate my Minecraft Account - Here’s What Happened

Do old Minecraft accounts still work?

Yesterday, Mojang announced that they will be ending the ability for players to migrate their Legacy Minecraft and Mojang accounts to Microsoft accounts beginning September 19, 2023, at 11:00 am EST/17:00 pm CEST with support being unable to help players with migration starting September 5, 2023.
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Do I have to buy Minecraft again?

If you have bought Minecraft before, you're now getting the other edition for free. Follow these steps to redeem it: Click here to go to the Microsoft Store listing for Minecraft: Java & Bedrock for PC. Sign-in to the Microsoft Store with your Microsoft account.
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Can I have 2 Minecraft accounts?

To use multiple Microsoft accounts on one computer, you can create a different computer user account for each purchase of Minecraft: Bedrock Edition you have. Note: Each Minecraft: Bedrock Edition purchase will use a different Microsoft account login.
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Do I have to buy Minecraft for each child?

Each player needs their own Minecraft account, so you'll have to pay again if you want to play with your child: one account for you, one for your child. When you see a bunch of children clustered together with tablets and phones playing Minecraft, this is likely how they are doing it.
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Can I have Minecraft on 2 devices?

You can only sign in on one device at a time but no worries, there is a workaround, on the Xbox console you can share games as well as subscriptions as long as your account is set as Home Xbox.
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How do I migrate my Minecraft account?

It is no longer possible to migrate unmigrated accounts or make the move. For more information, check out our FAQ. Since 2021, millions of Java Edition players have switched over from their old accounts to Microsoft accounts.
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Can I download Minecraft for free?

While there's no legal way to obtain a free copy of Minecraft Java Edition, you can still play Minecraft for free by downloading the demo version for Windows, macOS, or Linux.
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Where is Minecraft installed?

Where are Minecraft files stored?
  1. Linux. ~ is your home directory, usually /home/YOURNAME, so ~/. minecraft would be /home/YOURNAME/. minecraft/.
  2. OS X. Open Finder then paste: ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft in the Search box.
  3. Windows. Press Win+R > type %appdata%\. minecraft > press Ok.
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Is Minecraft OK for a 7 year old?

What age is appropriate for Minecraft? Minecraft is typically recommended for ages 8 and up, being a game that isn't overly violent or even that difficult to learn how to use. In fact, for many children, it was one of their first video game experiences online.
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How do I install Minecraft on my childs account?

Log in to your admin account and open the Microsoft Store. Search for Minecraft and click on the game to open its page. Click on the "Install" button to download and install the game. Once the installation is complete, log out of your admin account and log in to your son's non-admin account.
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Why is Minecraft making me buy it again?

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.
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Can I share my Minecraft account with my child?

Follow these steps to set up your family accounts:

Go to the Microsoft Family homepage and sign in with the parent's account. If there is no family group yet, select Create a family group. Select Add a family member. Create a new child account or enter the child's existing email account.
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How do I buy Minecraft for my child?

Gifting Through the Windows Store
  1. Navigate to the Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition for PC Store Page.
  2. Select the “…” option and click 'Buy as Gift. ...
  3. Enter the email address of the account in which you'd like to send the gift.
  4. Enter your sender name (the name the recipient will see upon receiving the gift.)
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Should I let my 11 year old play Minecraft?

Some recommend players be at least 8 years old, while others recommend age 10. The Entertainment Software Rating Board gives Minecraft a rating of Everyone 10+. This is the American rating system. Parents should look at the game for themselves to determine what age they deem appropriate for their children.
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Can you have two Minecraft accounts under the same email?

No, Microsoft accounts can only link to one Mojang account. Multiple Java Mojang accounts need to be migrated to separate Microsoft accounts.
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Can you make a second Minecraft account for free?

If you already have the PC version, you can technically get a second account for free, as all PC users get the windows 10 edition for free.
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Can 2 people play Minecraft on 1 Microsoft account?

Everyone joining the game must have their own, separate Microsoft Accounts.
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What if you bought both versions of Minecraft?

If you buy Minecraft: Java Edition, you've also purchased Minecraft: Bedrock Edition thanks to our Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition bundle. You can now download both versions of the game and switch between them at your leisure.
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Why do I have to buy Minecraft again Apple?

There is a case if you purchase Minecraft mobile version, where the license of the game is not associated to your account. It is associated to the store you purchase the game with - Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
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Do I have to rebuy Minecraft for Microsoft?

For ref: https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/44... But if you purchased it through MS Store and you are trying to download it from MS store, then, no, you do not have to buy it again. If you paid for a game it's already yours and should not expire even if you are not using it.
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