How do I install Minecraft on another device?

  1. Open the Minecraft Launcher and sign into the child's Microsoft account.
  2. Set Minecraft for Windows (or Dungeons/Legends if desired) to install if playing on a new device.
  3. Play and enjoy!
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Can I download Minecraft on different devices?

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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How do I transfer Minecraft to another device?

If you are playing Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, the only way to transfer that world to another device is to use Realms. You can use a Realms or Realms Plus subscription to do this. If you have not subscribed before, you can also use a free 30-day trial to move your world quickly.
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How do I install Minecraft on a new device?

Launch the App Store on your device. Search for Minecraft. Select Install and launch the game when it is finished installing.
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How do I install Minecraft on another computer?

You can just download the launcher, log into your account, and launch Minecraft. Minecraft does not have a device limit. As long as you own the Java edition, you can play the Java edition on as many compatible devices as you want.
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How to play Minecraft on two computers?

Here is how to connect for Minecraft: Java Edition.
  1. Choose a host computer. ...
  2. Launch the game and click Single Player.
  3. Create a new world or open an existing one.
  4. Inside that world, press the Esc key, and click Open to LAN.
  5. Choose a game mode to set for the other players.
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How to reinstall Minecraft?

Windows
  1. Navigate to your Application Data Folder: %AppData%
  2. Double Click the .minecraft folder.
  3. Copy out the saves folder to a different location.
  4. Go back one directory (to where you can see .minecraft)
  5. Delete the .minecraft folder (this may take a while)
  6. Start the Minecraft.exe file to re-download Minecraft.
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Do you have to pay for Minecraft again on a new device?

If you already own one version of Minecraft on a Microsoft Secured Account (MSA), then you're entitled to the other version for free! Your current version of the game will remain unaffected.
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Can you play the same Minecraft game on different devices?

Absolutely. There are a few conditions, however: All devices connecting to the shared world must be the same edition of Minecraft. A Bedrock player cannot connect to a world hosted by a Java player, and vice versa.
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How many computers can you have Minecraft on?

Minecraft: Java Edition for PC/Mac [Online Game Code]

A: You can play it on as many computers as you want. You're only allowed to play on the same account on one computer at the same time, however. You can play offline on more than one though if you use a program like MultiMC. Helpful?
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Can you play Minecraft on two consoles?

Can you play Minecraft online with your friends on the same server if they have different consoles? If all your friends are on console/PC, you can if all play the bedrock version, and the server is a bedrock server.
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Can you play Minecraft on two different consoles?

Yes, Minecraft is cross-platform. This means players can play the game on different platforms, including Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Windows PC, macOS, iOS, and Android, and still join the same game session.
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Can you share Minecraft with family?

Did you know that you can share your digital Minecraft games with your family members? This will allow multiple accounts, including child accounts, to access Minecraft without having to buy the game multiple times! Here is everything you need to know about how to download and play Minecraft with family share.
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Do you have to buy Minecraft twice for two computers?

Hey everyone I'm looking to buy Minecraft for my pc but first want to know if you can download the game on 2 computers with 1 code. yes you can download minecraft on any computer without a limit.
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Do you need two accounts to play Minecraft?

Minecraft Java has been migrated to Microsoft infrastructure and now users need a Microsoft account, this account should not be used on multiple devices at the same time, you can only use it on one at a time, so you would have to use another account that has access to the game license on another device to play at the ...
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What happens if I uninstall Minecraft and reinstall it?

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).
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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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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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What is the difference between Minecraft Java and bedrock?

A major difference between Java and Bedrock is the world format. Bedrock uses the LevelDB format for world storage, while Java uses the Anvil format. Due to this, most third-party tools created for editing a world will only work in the version for which it was created.
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Can 2 people use the same Minecraft account and play?

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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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 share my Minecraft?

In Minecraft, select Play. Select the Edit button next to the Realm you want to invite your friend to. Select the Members button. Select the Share Link button.
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How do you play Minecraft with someone on a different console?

If you are using a mobile device or PC, it's the large grey button at the top of the page. If you are on a game console, select Find Cross Platform Friends at the bottom of the menu. Enter your friend's gamer tag. For friends that are on the same platform as you, you can enter their gamer tag on that platform.
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