Error in minecraft when migrating from mojang account to microsoft

Hi George! I'll be happy to assist you here.

Please be informed that there is a Minecraft/Mojang account migration to a Microsoft account. Have you already migrated your Minecraft account to a Microsoft account? If so, your Minecraft account and Microsoft account are linked as one already.

What just happened when you proceed with it? Are you getting any error message or error code?

Hello OxindeGaming,

Thank you for reaching out to us with your issue!

When you purchased the Minecraft Java originally, did you purchase it with a Mojang account or a Microsoft account? If you purchased it with a Mojang account, have you tried migrating the account to a Microsoft account yet? You can learn more about migrating your Mojang account to a Microsoft account here:

How to Migrate Your Mojang Account to a Microsoft Account – Home (minecraft.net)

You can also try installing the Minecraft launcher through the Xbox app and installing Java from there.

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Hi John,

I purchased Minecraft Java Edition from Mojang a long time ago. I've recently migrated my Mojang Account with my Microsoft Account that has an expired Game Pass on it. When I try to open the Minecraft Launcher an error message appears stating "looks like you need to renew gold" and when I click close the Minecraft Launcher closes.

Any Advice?

Cheers,

When Minecraft stopped working, I used my Microsoft account. And this issue happened after I changed my main alias from E-Mail 2 to E-Mail 1. I can play Minecraft if I log in with my E-Mail 2.

I purchased Minecraft on my Mojang account before the migration, but I don't use my mojang account and that Microsoft account that was migrated to.

With my Mojang account (E-Mail 1) migrated to Microsoft account (E-Mail 4) I bad the Java Edition. With my first Microsoft account (E-Mail 1, now 3) I had Minecraft Bedrock Edition. And with the other MIcrosoft account (E-Mail 2, now 1) I have both Java and Bedrock.

I purchased Minecraft Bedrock Edition on my Microsoft Account (E-Mail 1, now 3) from the Microsoft Store and I purchased Minecraft Bedrock Edition on my Microsoft account (E-Mail 2, now 1) from the Microsoft Store but the Java Edition I purchased from minecraft.net. On my Mojang account (E-Mail 1, now migrated to Microsoft Account with E-Mail 3) I bought Minecraft Java from minecraft.net.

Hello Leonid,

Thank you for reaching out to the Xbox forums! I understand that you’re unable to login to Minecraft. It is possible that account migration is preventing you from enjoying the game. If you have not done so already, please consider migrating your Mojang account with your Microsoft account. I’ve provided an article below that has a step by step tutorial on how to process account migration.

Minecraft Account Migration

If by chance you’re having difficulties migrating your account, or if you’re concerned that there may be an error, please contact Mojang directly with the link below.



Minecraft Submit a Request

Hope this helps!

-Tali