Does my Microsoft Store Account and Minecraft Launcher account *HAVE* to be the same?

Hi, my name is Oskayra, I'm a freelance consultant and gamer like you.

No, your Microsoft Store account and your Minecraft Launcher account do not have to be the same. You can use different accounts for the two platforms. However, there are some advantages of using the same account for both.

Advantages of using the same account

1. You can log in to Minecraft Launcher with a single click. You won't have to enter your username and password every time you want to play.

2. You can access your Minecraft purchases on any device. If you buy a new device, you can log in to Minecraft Launcher with the same account and access all your games and add-ons.

3. You can sync your progress across all your devices. If you start playing a world on one device, you can pick up where you left off on another.

I hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions let me know.

Oskayra

Are you sure you are logged into the Microsoft Store with the same Microsoft Account used to sign in to Minecraft Launcher?

Hello, Msrg98. Thanks for reaching out. I'm Lucas, an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user just like you. I'll be glad to help you out.

For some games, signing in to the Microsoft store with the account that purchased the game (in this case, yours) and on the game launcher or the Xbox app with the account that wants to play the game (in this case, your sister) works.

But I'm almost completely sure this doesn't work with Minecraft since it connects to your Microsoft account on the launcher. You can test, but I think it will not work.

If this method does not work, unfortunately your little sister would need to purchase Minecraft on her account.

Feel free to ask back any questions.

Hey there!

Nice to meet you! I'm Darhyl, a fellow gamer. I'm sorry you are experiencing this. I am here to help.

Nothing to worry, in order to fix this we will perform some basic troubleshooting steps.

Please sign out your accounts on the following:

Xbox app

account.microsoft.com

account.xbox.com

Microsoft Store

Minecraft launcher

Once you're done, kindly confirm if the Microsoft account you have has the Minecraft game license by signing your account on account.microsoft.com > go to Payment and Billing > then Order history.

If you have already confirmed the Minecraft game license, re-sign in using the same account on:



Xbox app

account.microsoft.com

account.xbox.com

Microsoft Store

Minecraft launcher

Then try to access your account to Minecraft Launcher.

Install the Minecraft launcher from the Microsoft/Xbox app, then select Minecraft bedrock edition, you will be able to access the game now that you have the account that made the purchase logged in the Microsoft store app

The launcher it's free if you don't have it select get on the Microsoft store app to add it to your account