Minecraft - Allowing my son to access using his account

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  1. Tim Blokland
    Tim Blokland Guest

    Minecraft - Allowing my son to access using his account


    I've recently purchased Minecraft with the intent to allow my son to play on the laptop.

    I'm having a very difficult time figuring out how to allow him to access this game. When he tries to log-in with his Microsoft credentials it says he needs to purchase the game as well, which I'm assuming is because I was logged into my account when I made the purchase. Whatever happened to purchasing software for a physical device?

    I have set-up a family account and invited him, yet I keep going around in circles through account and family setting trying to get this set-up. I'm beyond frustrated for something that should be quite easy and would prefer he not use my Microsoft account for his gaming.

    Any help?

    Thank you!

    :)
     
    Tim Blokland, Nov 8, 2021
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  2. Tim Blokland Win User

    Minecraft - Allowing my son to access using his account

    Thanks for the quick reply. The reason I purchased it on my account was that it would not let me purchase on his. I followed all the steps to set him up as a family member, yet it still would not allow the purchase. Very frustrating and I have half a mind to just have him play Roblox and forget about Minecraft and this whole experience.
  3. Tim Blokland Win User

    Minecraft - Allowing my son to access using his account

    I was able to add him to my family account. I was not able to complete the purchase using his account afterwards.
  4. Francia J. Win User

    Minecraft - Allowing my son to access using his account

    I apologize for the trouble, Tim. I just want to clarify, were you able to add him as a member already?
  5. Francia J. Win User

    Minecraft - Allowing my son to access using his account

    Thank you, Tim. Kindly sign in to https://account.microsoft.com/family under his account click on "More Options" then click on "Spending" then turn off require approval for purchase.

    You can manage or change it anytime.
  6. Francia J. Win User

    Minecraft - Allowing my son to access using his account

    Hi Tim, I hope you're doing great out there despite the issue that you're experiencing. I am an Independent advisor and I am here to help you in regards to your concern.

    Just a friendly reminder though that you will be needing to purchase the game on his account. You will be needing to request a refund for the transaction, I would recommend waiting for the refund's team decision first before re-purchasing it.

    Also, with a family group, it is made to manage child's account and security, it is not made to share games or subscriptions on other accounts on the family.

    To request a refund, kindly sign in to https://xbox.com/refunds using your account.
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