How to fix Authenticate to Microsoft Services error in Minecraft

Hi, my name is , I'm a member of the Xbox community like you. I understand your problem, don't worry I'm here to help you.

What platform are you playing on ?

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, Finley Wier.

Thank you for posting in the Microsoft Community.



From your description, I understand that you are asked to "Authenticate Microsoft Services" when playing Minecraft. I understand your confusion about this issue.



To understand that you are encountering problems with authentication in Microsoft services:

1. Try to delete and re-add your Microsoft account: In the Authenticator app, try to delete your current Microsoft account, re-add it, and then rescan the QR code to link it again.
   
2. Re-sign in to Minecraft.
   
3. Try restarting your device and uninstalling and reinstalling the game to see if the problem persists.
   

You can refer to the same error on PC:

[Fixed] You Need to Authenticate Microsoft Services in Minecraft? - MiniTool

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We look forward to hearing from you!

Best Regards.

Capoo - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Hi, john tomlinson1.

Thank you for posting in the Microsoft Community.



From your description, I understand that when you play Minecraft, you are prompted that you cannot authenticate to any Microsoft service. I understand your confusion about this problem.



I understand that you encounter authentication requirements when using Microsoft services.



Incorrect time and date settings on your device may cause authentication problems. Please make sure that the time and date settings on your device are correct.

How to set time, date, and time zone settings in Windows - Microsoft Support

Try to delete and re-add your Microsoft account: In the Authenticator app, try to delete the current Microsoft account, then re-add it, and re-scan the QR code to associate the account again.

Re-login to Minecraft.

Try to restart the device, and uninstall and then reinstall the game to see if the problem persists.

You can also refer to the same error on PC:

[Fixed] You Need to Authenticate Microsoft Services in Minecraft? - MiniTool

Disclaimer: This is a non-Microsoft website. This page appears to provide accurate and secure information. Be aware of ads that may appear on the page, these ads may promote products that are usually classified as PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Products). Before deciding to download and install any product advertised on the website, search for relevant information thoroughly.



We look forward to hearing from you!



Best Regards.

Capoo - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

If this is a minecraft launcher you have to ask the developer to fix their login issues. It's how their software is doing authentication that is causing the failure