how to fix authentication Microsoft service on Minecraft bedrock (mobile)

Hello,

Which platform are you on, and which Minecraft are you experiencing this issue with?

Some threads to check out and check their solutions:

• mincraft bedrock server - You need to authenticate with microsoft - Microsoft Community
  
• You need to authenticate to Microsoft services - Microsoft Community
  
• Minecraft "authenticate to microsoft services" - Microsoft Community
  

This could also be a result of a Network Status error. You can check here: Xbox Status | Xbox Support

There was an issue with Game services this week. Let me know what you try and any other information you can share.

Thanks,

Hi Deshonti,

Thank you for the update. Have you confirmed that your game and the host server you are trying to join are up to date and on the same version? Double check your app store for updates and ask the host of the server's if their games are up to date.

Also download the Xbox App for mobile and attempt to sign in to the app without any errors. Take a look at this Minecraft forum thread for a possible solution:

https://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/support/minecraft-bedrock-support/2814310-how-in-the-world-do-i-authenticate-to-xbox-trying

This could also be an issue with your service provider blocking the Xbox Live port 3074. If nothing else helps, you may want to contact your service provider for some help authenticating Xbox Live. Here are the

Xbox Live ports that should be open for the best connectivity:

These ports must be open for Xbox Live to work:

• Port 88 (UDP)
• Port 3074 (UDP and TCP)
• Port 53 (UDP and TCP)
• Port 80 (TCP)
• Port 500 (UDP)
• Port 3544 (UDP)
• Port 4500 (UDP)

I hope this helps!

Hello, Banana. Thanks for reaching out! My name is Lucas. I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user just like you. I'll be happy to assist you today.

Did you purchase Minecraft for Windows or the Minecraft Bedrock version for console or mobile?

I ask because only users that purchased Minecraft for Windows are eligible to redeem the Java Edition for free (and vice-versa). The Minecraft Bedrock for other platforms (like console or mobile) is not eligible for this offer.

Waiting for your kind reply.

Hello Jane,

Seeing as this is occurring on an IOS device, and the application is not recognizing the login of the Microsoft account you're attempting to use, it is suggested here to uninstall, restart your device and then install Minecraft PE once again.

An available source of reference is the Minecraft Forums which
consists of these sorts of discussions and where the community shares their fixes for such issues.

Try the suggested options, and we wish you the best!

There are several different versions of minecraft. Minecraft: Java edition is PC only and can only crossplay with Java players (mac, Lenox, PC) The minecraft that doesnt have a version next to it is the play together version or more commonly called bedrock.
Bedrock is the version that can be played across mobile, console, and PC. There are also editions that are made specifically for most consoles and even a stand alone mobile version. Examples would be Minecraft: Xbox One Edition, Minecraft: Pocket Edition.
These do not work with Bedrock which is just called Minecraft. Java is the most updated version of minecraft while bedrock would be right behind that one. The others I'm really not sure how often they update them if at all. Each edition of Minecraft has to
be purchased separately. I happen to own both Minecraft: Xbox one edition and Minecraft since they released at separate times. I also have Java on my PC. As for your issue they do not have a Bedrock version on the 360.