How do I install Minecraft on my childs account?

Sign into the Windows child profile you want to use to play Minecraft. 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 do I set up Minecraft for my child?

Set Up Microsoft Family Accounts for Minecraft multiplayer games
  1. Go to the Microsoft Family homepage and sign in with the parent's account.
  2. If there is no family group yet, select Create a family group.
  3. Select Add a family member.
  4. Create a new child account or enter the child's existing email account.
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Can a child Microsoft account play Minecraft?

Select Manage Minecraft under Content restrictions. If Minecraft is rated above a member's age limit, enable Allow gameplay under Enable Minecraft to grant the member an exception to play it.
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Do I need a separate Minecraft account for each child?

To set up Minecraft for your child(ren), you will need a minimum of two accounts, including a "child account".
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Can I add Minecraft to family library?

To allow your child accounts to play Minecraft using your purchased Minecraft Deluxe bundle, you need to set up family sharing for your Microsoft account. This will allow you to share your purchased apps and games with your child accounts.
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Do I have to buy Minecraft for each of my kids?

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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Do you need to buy Minecraft for each account?

You can buy Minecraft: Java Edition (through the Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition bundle) from minecraft.net. This is a one-time purchase. You can buy an account for yourself or buy a code to gift to someone else. Gift codes may not be available in all areas.
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Why can't my kids play Minecraft together?

You should see your child's gamertag in the top right. To enable the ability to join multiplayer games, join clubs, or access realms, click “Online Safety” in the navigation tabs, and then select Allow for “You can create and join clubs”, and/or “You can join multiplayer games”.
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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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Do I have to buy Minecraft twice?

Me, being an Android user, (go ahead and trash talk me) if you have purchased Minecraft via Google Play and you sign on with the same Google account, yes, you can download it as many times as you want on any Android device.
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Can my 6 year old play Minecraft?

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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Is Minecraft safe for 6 year old?

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 play Minecraft together without a Microsoft account?

Everyone joining the game must have their own, separate Microsoft Accounts.
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Is Minecraft OK for a 7 year old?

Because of its complexity, potential for mild violence, and online community, we recommend Minecraft for kids age 8 and up. If you have younger kids who want to play but aren't quite ready, you have options.
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Is Minecraft OK for a 5 year old?

Although age recommendations are different depending on the standard you review, none of them recommend Minecraft for 5-year-olds. In general, a 5 year old child might get bored with the open ended nature of Minecraft. They may also not have the hand-eye coordination needed to build in the game.
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Does Minecraft have a monthly fee?

Players use items stored in their inventory to build, craft, and survive. How much does it cost to play? Aside from the price of the game itself, Minecraft is free.
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How do I install Minecraft if I already own it?

Open up App Store or Google Play on your device and search for “Minecraft”. If you own Minecraft already you should be prompted to update Minecraft if it isn't already updated. If you have the latest version installed just press “Open” and play!
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How do you add another account on Minecraft?

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition for Windows - Multiple Accounts on One Computer
  1. Click the Start button in Windows, click Settings (cogwheel), go to Accounts, and then click Other Users.
  2. Click Add someone else to this PC and fill in their information. ...
  3. Do not use an exclamation mark or Minecraft: Bedrock Edition will not run.
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How do I install Minecraft on a second 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 can my kids play Minecraft in the same world?

Minecraft: Education Edition offers multiplayer functions that connect players through picture-based join codes so they can play together at the same time in the same Minecraft world. Multiplayer games in Minecraft: Education Edition can take place between users within the same Office 365 Education tenant.
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Why can't i add friends on my child's Minecraft account?

in order to allow your child to add friends you need to got to account.xbox.com and log in with the parent account. Then go to profile>privacy settings and click on your childs gamertag. Then change the settings as desired under all tabs.
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What is the minimum age to play Minecraft multiplayer?

Is there an Age Restriction? Minecraft has been rated as suitable for 7+ up to 13+ depending on which version of the game you are playing.
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How do I share my Minecraft app with family?

Sign into the Windows child profile you want to use to play Minecraft. 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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Can I download Minecraft on another computer if I already bought 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 you get Minecraft for free if you already have an account?

If you already own one version of Minecraft on a Microsoft Secured Account (MSA), then you're entitled to the other version for free!
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