If multiple Minecraft accounts log in via the same computer user account, they will be able to access each other’s saved worlds. You can change this, though it requires a bit of advanced setup. To keep thing...

  In this article  Account Billing Issues  Saved Payment Information  I was charged but did not receive the game  I bought the wrong version of Minecraft  I bought the wrong version of Minecraft; where can I...

  This article addresses account security issues for Minecraft: Java Edition only. For Bedrock account related issues contact Microsoft Support .   In This Article      My account was stolen      How to avoi...

This article covers Minecraft: Java Edition Account issues.  In this article:      Minecraft: Java Edition Account Types      Do I Login With my Email Address or my Username?      I Forgot my Password      I...

Gamertags Gamertags are used for Microsoft accounts only. If you view your Microsoft account online, you will see your Gamertag as your account name and not your Minecraft Username. Any purchase information ...

Demo mode is available to any Mojang account holder who is logged into the Minecraft Launcher but does not own a copy of Minecraft.     If you would like to try Minecraft: Java Edition before deciding to pur...

This article applies to Minecraft: Java Edition only. For information on Minecraft (Bedrock) see Minecraft Skins for Bedrock Version article. Note: You can only change your skin if you have migrated your pre...

There are a few different account types associated with Minecraft: Java Edition:  Minecraft accounts - the first way to log into Minecraft on a computer. This account type was migrated and no longer exists....

This article only applies to Mojang accounts. See the Microsoft account page if you need assistance with a Microsoft account.     Mojang Account Security Questions   Mojang accounts use security questions to...

This article refers to Minecraft: Java Edition usernames.    When signing up for an account and creating a username you may see this error: IllegalArgumentException: Registration failed.  This error occurs ...

Buying and selling Minecraft accounts goes against our Terms of Service and we are unable to provide support for accounts that were purchased from resellers or third-party sites. Ultimately, we consider the ...

MINECON is an annual fan festival celebrating Minecraft. In the past attendees have received an exclusive in-game cape for the Java Edition of Minecraft. Mojang cape redemption URLs are redeemed on the Mojan...

Note: Mojang accounts are only for Minecraft: Java Edition.  If you have registered a Mojang account and would like to deactivate your account, please visit your account settings page. If you want to deactiv...

Your password is what protects your account from unauthorized use. When registering for a Minecraft account (or any other web-based service for that matter) it is important that you choose a good password.Wh...

We manage data for children under 13 years of age as required by U.S. law. It's a bit more lawyer-y than we would usually post, but it's very clear about everything, so please bear with us as you read it. If...

This article only applies to Mojang accounts. For older Minecraft accounts that have not been migrated (in which you log in with your username), see this article for legacy Minecraft accounts.   To change th...

This article applies only to older Minecraft accounts. For Minecraft on a Mojang account (in which you log in with your email address), see Change Your Email Address (Mojang Accounts).     You can change you...

Do I log in with my email address or my username?  How you log in depends on your account type, either with a Minecraft account or a Mojang account. Any account created after late 2012, or one that has been ...