How to use a Minecraft Account?

3 min. readlast update: 04.23.2025

Making use of a Minecraft Account is really easy. If you've purchased an Account product-type, you've obtained a username with a password, and the access to its' account-tied Email Address. To activate your Minecraft Account, please follow these steps:

  1. Download the Minecraft Launcher from the Microsoft Store, or from the official Minecraft website. Make sure to download it only from these official sources.

    In some cases, Microsoft Store may ask you for a PIN. Insert the same one you are using to turn on your PC.
  2. Launch the Minecraft Launcher. When logging in, use the ‘Microsoft login’ option and enter the Minecraft account details you received (login: and password:)



  3. When prompted for a verification code, enter your purchased accounts' email address and click “Next”.

    Shown in an exemplary key - compare it to yours:
    Login: xxxxx Password: xxxxx EMAIL LOGIN: [email protected] Email Password: XXXXX Domain: XXXXX.



  4. Log in to your email using the details you received in the key to view the verification code.

    To enter your email, please see its login details in the key you have been provided with upon your purchase. First, enter the Domain in your browser, and use the email address and password to log in.

    Shown in an exemplary key - compare it to yours:
    Login: xxxxx Password: xxxxx EMAIL LOGIN: [email protected] EMAIL PASSWORD: XXXXX DOMAIN: XXXXX

    The domain is given at the end of the provided account details (Domain: ), and might end with, for example - .ltd - make sure to still enter it in your internet browser.

    In some cases (mostly in Outlook emails), the email password might be the same as to the Minecraft account.


  5. Once you have the code, enter it and press 'Next'.

That's it! You may now download, launch, and explore all the biomes! Don't fall in lava! :)

FAQ

Can I change all the account details? (email, password, skin)
Yes, the accounts are sold for one person only, and are completely new.

Can I play with a different Launcher?
Yes, but first make sure to activate it correctly, using the official Minecraft Launcher.

I have a different issue. What do I do?
Please repeat all the previous steps once again, and make sure you have downloaded the official Minecraft Launcher - 99% of the issues are caused by failing this step. 

The account details are not working

If you have activated the account according to the guide but the code appears not to work, please check what type of error message you receive and depending on it follow the appropriate instructions: 

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