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  • Question
    On PC, do you have to buy the game, then buy an account?
    XStrawCherry
    Community Answer
    You have to buy the game first, but making an account is free, all you need is an email address.
  • Question
    Does Minecraft cost money to play?
    Community Answer
    It costs $26.95 USD to make a Minecraft account but after that, you will not need to pay anymore when you play unless you want to buy in-game things.
  • Question
    Can I create a Minecraft account without using my email address?
    Community Answer
    You have to use an email address, but it doesn't have to be your regular email address. You can create a new address to use with Minecraft or use your Mojang email address.
  • Question
    Is it possible to have two accounts for free?
    Community Answer
    No, you have to pay for a Minecraft account. If you want two, you have to pay for two.
  • Question
    How do I create a new Minecraft profile for a PC if I've already bought the game?
    XStrawCherry
    Community Answer
    Go to Mojang.com and press the big green button that says Register An Account.
  • Question
    Can I make an account if I already have Minecraft?
    Community Answer
    If you have Minecraft PC edition then you must have bought it, meaning you already have an account. You can purchase a second account if that is what you're wondering.
  • Question
    What is a verification code?
    Community Answer
    It is a code sent to your email that Mojang uses to prove you are a human. Get the code and paste it in the Verification Code box.
  • Question
    Does it cost money to create a new Mojang account?
    Community Answer
    No, a Mojang account is free to create. A Minecraft account, however, is not free; it costs $19.99.
  • Question
    Do you have to pay to keep a Minecraft account?
    Community Answer
    No, the account ID is free. The game is $30, and that is all you pay, unless you get a realm.
  • Question
    How do I open my Yahoo Mail to use for my Minecraft email?
    Community Answer
    Log into Yahoo mail, open your Inbox, then double click on the desired email you want to open. A new window will be opened with that exact email.
  • Question
    How do I download and activate mods and maps?
    Community Answer
    Download MultiMinecraft and you can download mods and play them way easier.
  • Question
    Why does my Minecraft account say "Welcome Player! Ready to play Minecraft Demo?" and doesn't have an option about buying Minecraft in the tutorial?
    Banana Head
    Top Answerer
    You need to go to minecraft.net to buy Minecraft.
  • Question
    How do I play Minecraft on a server?
    Community Answer
    Find the IP address for the server you want to use. One such server is Hypixel.
  • Question
    Do I need the internet?
    Community Answer
    You'll need an internet connection to go to Mojang's website and create your account, as well as to download the game. But once you have the game, you can play Minecraft single player offline.
  • Question
    Can I download Minecraft on a tablet?
    Community Answer
    Yes, just go to your tablet's app store and purchase.
  • Question
    I have Minecraft on PS4. I tried to make an account online, but it says I need to buy the game. What should I do?
    CaptianYaya
    Community Answer
    You need to buy the game for Windows or Mac. They are separate from the PS4 version.
  • Question
    If I try to make a free account on the page, it won't let me make an Mojang account, it says sign up with Microsoft! What to do?
    Annika Johnson
    Community Answer
    Making a Microsoft account is now required to play Minecraft, but no worries, it is free. Proceed with making it. All you will need is an email address.
  • Question
    Can my brother and I play on my account at the same time?
    Annika Johnson
    Community Answer
    For normal single player mode, yes, but not with any other people or on a server.
  • Question
    If I have the game and one account. Do I have to pay for a second account? (2 kids)?
    Annika Johnson
    Community Answer
    Only if your kids plan on playing either on an online server, or with other real people, including themselves. If they plan on playing individually, then no, you do not need to pay for a second account. First ask the kids what their intended gameplay entails.
  • Question
    Why do I have to pay because if you have a Nintendo Switch, that has Minecraft on it and you have an account on it?
    Annika Johnson
    Community Answer
    There are different editions of Minecraft, and you have to pay for them separately, as if they are two entirely different games.
  • Question
    I already have an account on phone. Can I use that account on PC as well?
    Annika Johnson
    Community Answer
    It depends on which version of Minecraft you want to play on the PC. If it is Java, then no. If it is Bedrock, then you can.
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