Minecraft guide: How to migrate your Mojang account to a Microsoft account
It sounds complicated, but it’s not.
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Minecraft developer Mojang recently began encouraging players to migrate their Mojang accounts to Microsoft accounts. The primary reason for this is that Java Edition users will need to migrate to a Microsoft account to gain access to Bedrock Edition in the Minecraft Launcher when theMicrosoft PC Bundlereleases in 2022 (you can get it early throughXbox Game Passon Nov. 2, 2021). Another reason why migrating accounts is a good idea is because Microsoft accounts have better security.
The process of migrating accounts sounds like it might be complicated and difficult, but thankfully, it’s actually very quick and simple. In this Minecraft guide, we’ll show you how to migrate your Mojang account to a Microsoft account.
How to migrate your Mojang account to a Microsoft account
To migrate your Mojang account to a Microsoft account, follow these steps:
The migration process is now complete. Note that you’ll now need to use your Microsoft account credentials instead of your Mojang account credentials when signing into the Minecraft Launcher.
More Minecraft resources
For more help with Minecraft, check out ourMinecraft ultimate starter guidefor tons of helpful information on how you can get the most out of Mojang’s masterpiece. It’s easily one of thebest PC gamesever, so don’t hesitate to dive in if you haven’t played before.
Also, keep in mind that you can get access to both Java Edition and Bedrock Edition on Nov. 2, 2021, through an Xbox Game Pass for PC or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription (make sure you use the same Microsoft account for Xbox Game Pass that you used for Minecraft).
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Brendan Lowry is a Windows Central writer and Oakland University graduate with a burning passion for video games, of which he’s been an avid fan since childhood. He’s been writing for Team WC since the summer of 2017, and you’ll find him doing news, editorials, reviews, and general coverage on everything gaming, Xbox, and Windows PC. His favorite game of all time is probably NieR: Automata, though Elden Ring, Fallout: New Vegas, and Team Fortress 2 are in the running, too. When he’s not writing or gaming, there’s a good chance he’s either watching an interesting new movie or TV show or actually going outside for once.Follow him on X(Twitter).
