With the migration from Mojang accounts to Microsoft accounts, we know there are some players who never migrated to a Mojang account way back in 2012. If you still log into the game using your username, this guide is for you! 

In This Article:

• Migrating from a Legacy Minecraft account to a PRE-EXISTING Microsoft account 
• Migrating from a Legacy Minecraft account to a NEW Microsoft account

Already have a Mojang account (login with email)? See our guide for migrating Mojang accounts to Microsoft accounts. 

WARNING: ONCE YOU MIGRATE YOUR ACCOUNT THIS ACTION CAN NOT BE UNDONE. ENSURE YOU ARE MIGRATING TO THE CORRECT MICROSOFT ACCOUNT BEFORE COMPLETING THE MIGRATION. 

Migrating from a Legacy Minecraft account to a PRE-EXISTING Microsoft account 

If you're trying to log into the game through the Minecraft Launcher with a legacy account, you may encounter an error. Instead of using the Launcher, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to Minecraft.net and click 'log in' on the top right.
2. Login using your Mojang username and password.
   
   
3. You will then be prompted to start the migration. Click LET'S START MOVING to continue.
   
   
4. You will then be asked to verify the email you used when purchasing the game. If you need help finding the correct email, look through all your email inboxes for your receipt from when you purchased the game originally. Once you enter this email, click GET CODE.
   
   
5. A code will be sent to the email you used to purchase the game. Enter the code into the box and click SUBMIT AND START MIGRATION.
   
   
6.  You will then be met with a Microsoft log in screen. Once you have entered the correct email address you will be prompted to complete the log in with your Microsoft account password. MAKE SURE TO SELECT OR SIGN IN TO THE RIGHT MICROSOFT ACCOUNT, AS LINKING TO THE WRONG ACCOUNT IS PERMANENT.
   
   
7. If you do not already have a Gamertag set up, you will be prompted to create one. Note: This will not replace your Minecraft Username. Gamertags will not display in-game but will display on your Microsoft account information.
   
   
8. Once you have linked a Microsoft account and set up your Gamertag, you are almost done with the migration process. Click COMPLETE MOVE to finalize your migration.
   
   
9. You will be brought back to your minecraft.net profile page and will see confirmation of your migration.
   
   
10. You can now login to the launcher again using your Microsoft account. 
    1. When you restart the launcher for the first time after migration, you may be taken to the Mojang login screen, or a screen still asking you to migrate.
    2. Please use the 'Go Back' button OR the 'X' (depending on which of the below screens you see) to get back to the login selection screen. You will then select 'Microsoft Login' to enter your new credentials.
       
       
       
       

Migrating from a Legacy Minecraft account to a NEW Microsoft account 

1. Navigate to Minecraft.net and click 'log in' on the top right
2. Login using your Mojang username and password.
   
   
3. You will then be prompted to start the migration. Click LET'S START MOVING to continue.
   
   
4. You will then be asked to verify the email you used when purchasing this account. If you need help finding the correct email, look through all your email inboxes for your receipt from when you purchased the game originally. Once you enter this email, click GET CODE.
   
   
5. A code will be sent to the email you used to purchase the game. Enter the code into the box and click SUBMIT AND START MIGRATION.
   
   
6. If you do not have a Microsoft account, you will be prompted to create one. MAKE SURE TO ENTER THE RIGHT EMAIL ADDRESS, AS LINKING TO THE WRONG ACCOUNT IS PERMANENT.
   
   
7. You will then be asked to create a password for your new Microsoft account.
   
   
8. You will need to enter your country and your date of birth.
   
   
9. If you do not already have a Gamertag set up, you will then be prompted to create one. Note: This will not replace your Minecraft Username. Gamertags will not display in-game but will display on your Microsoft account information.
   
   
10. Once you have linked a Microsoft account and set up your Gamertag, you are almost done with the migration process. Click COMPLETE MOVE to finalize your migration.
    
    
11. You will be brought back to your minecraft.net profile page and will see confirmation of your migration.
    
    
12. You can now login to the launcher again using your Microsoft account. 
    1. When you restart the launcher for the first time after migration, you may be taken to the Mojang login screen, or a screen still asking you to migrate.
    2. Please use the 'Go Back' button OR the 'X' (depending on which of the below screens you see) to get back to the login selection screen. You will then select 'Microsoft Login' to enter your new credentials.