
The following are additional scenarios where you would be able to play Minecraft only in demo mode. You do not need to download or purchase the game again unless you received an email stating that you were refunded. If you purchased Minecraft after December 1, 2020, you must sign into the launcher using the Microsoft account you purchased the game with, and not with a Mojang account.If you have an older Minecraft account, try logging in with your username.
If you have a Mojang account, try logging in with any email address you have may have used for this purchase. You can reset your password at the Forgot Password.If your account page does not show a Minecraft profile, start your Minecraft Launcher (if you are already logged in, you can log out through the launcher screen: click your username in the top-right corner and then click Log Out). Troubleshootingįirst, check to see if your account has a copy of Minecraft listed or is available to redeem by For more information, check out the system requirements. Ultimately though, playing the Minecraft Demo Mode is a great way to see if your system can run Minecraft.
You just purchased Minecraft while the account was logged into the launcher, or you have not yet chosen a username. In this case, you will have received an email from Mojang Studios. You have an old Minecraft account that was never migrated to a Mojang account. You purchased Minecraft under a different email address, or the email address has been changed. If you purchased after that date, you MUST use your Microsoft account to log in. You purchased Minecraft: Java Edition after December 1, 2020, and logged in using the wrong account type. If you have migrated your Mojang account, you must use your Microsoft account to log in. You migrated your Mojang account to a Microsoft account and logged in using the wrong account type. If you are Stuck on the Demo of Minecraft: Java Edition There are two possible scenarios here that will appear in t he launcher as such: In this case, you will have received an email from Mojang Studios You have an Unmigrated legacy Minecraft account. You purchased Minecraft under a different email address, or the email address has been changed. If you are Stuck on the Demo of Minecraft: Java Edition. The demo mode is available to any Mojang or Microsoft account that is logged into the launcher but does not own a purchased copy of Minecraft. The demo mode lasts five in-game days or about 100 minutes in real-time. If you would like to try Minecraft: Java Edition before deciding to purchase the game, download the Minecraft launcher.