how to find your microsoft account that you bought minecraft with

Achille B 0 Reputation points
2025-11-08T04:14:24.5466667+00:00

I have wanted to play Minecraft for a bit recently (multiplayer to be exact) but as when I've tried it has not let me so I have tried to log into my Microsoft account to change permissions but I haven't been able to remember my Microsoft account that bought Minecraft.

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  1. Q&A Assist
    2025-11-08T04:14:31.8166667+00:00
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    To find the Microsoft account associated with your Minecraft purchase, you can follow these steps:

    1. Check Your Email Accounts: Look through your email accounts for any purchase confirmation emails from Microsoft or Minecraft. The email address that received the confirmation is likely the account you used to buy Minecraft.
    2. Sign In Assistance: If you are unsure which Microsoft account is linked to your Minecraft purchase, you can go to the Microsoft account sign-in page and click on "Need assistance signing in?". This will help you recover or identify the account.
    3. Check Other Services: If you have used your Microsoft account for other services (like Xbox Live or Windows), try signing in to those services to see if they recognize your account.
    4. Contact Support: If you still cannot find your account, consider reaching out to Microsoft Support for further assistance. They may be able to help you identify the account linked to your Minecraft purchase.

    By following these steps, you should be able to locate the Microsoft account you used to buy Minecraft.

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  2. John Jefferson Doyon 42,630 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-11-08T15:37:05.0166667+00:00

    Hi, I'm John! I will help you with this.

    Aside from checking your emails and sign-in history, one thing you can try is to open the Xbox app or Minecraft Launcher (if it’s installed on your PC) and check which account is signed in there. Sometimes the launcher still remembers your old sign-in, and you can find the Microsoft account listed under your profile or settings.

    If you’ve played Minecraft on a console before, you can also check your Xbox profile or the console’s account settings, the Microsoft account tied to your game license is usually the same one connected to your Xbox profile.

    Once you find the right account, you can go to https://account.microsoft.com/ and make sure you can sign in there.


    I really hope this information is helpful! Let me know if you have any further questions or concerns.

    Regards,

    John J.D.

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