Minecraft Java edition.... over 10 years old.... need to migrate to MS, but it apparently...

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

If I understand correctly, you don't remember the email you used to purchase Minecraft Java, right? If that's correct, you can try to reset your Mojang password:

https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/password/forgot/

The reset process will send an email to the address that you have registered, letting you know which address you used. Alternatively, try other email addresses that you own.

If you forget or no longer have access to an email address you might have used to purchase Minecraft Java, you will need to contact Minecraft support:

https://aka.ms/Minecraft-Support

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Let me know if you have any question.

Hello, my name is Oskayra I am independent advisor and I will be happy to help you today.

Unfortunately, the deadline for migrating your Minecraft account to a Microsoft account with entitlement to Minecraft: Java Edition and Minecraft: Bedrock Edition has passed. The migration process was open until May 10, 2023, and accounts that were not migrated by then are no longer eligible for the free Java Edition entitlement.

If you purchased Minecraft before the migration deadline, you will still be able to play Minecraft: Bedrock Edition. However, you will no longer be able to claim a free copy of Minecraft: Java Edition.

If you are still interested in playing Minecraft: Java Edition, you will need to purchase it separately from the Microsoft Store.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Thank you very much for your patience and understanding! If you need anything else, do not hesitate to contact us again.

I bought the Java Edition and migrated it to the Windows 10 Edition, does this not give me a free version of Windows 10 Edition Minecraft, I have to re-buy it?

Hello,



Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

We understand that you're having trouble logging into your Minecraft Java account. It sounds like there may be some confusion with your email address and account information.



For us to be on the same page, may we know when did you migrated your Minecraft account to Microsoft account?

We would like to show you a timeline of the migration process so you will be aware of what could have happened to your Minecraft Java:

• 10/21/2020 - Minecraft Support first announce migration of Java to Microsoft account. (You will get to keep your Minecraft Java username.)
  
  • Java Edition is moving house | Minecraft
    
• 3/10/2022 - Last call to voluntary migrates Java accounts.
  
  • Last call to voluntarily migrate Java accounts | Minecraft
    
• 9/19/2023 - Last call to migration of Mojang account to Microsoft account with access of Minecraft: Bedrock Edition for Windows and free cape. This allows you to access to both Java and Bedrock editions and unmigrated Mojang accounts will not be able to sign in to Minecraft.net or the Minecraft Launcher to migrate.
  
  • Account migration last call | Minecraft
    
• 12/18/2023 - End of post-migration process - You no longer have access to your Java Edition account or Minecraft: Java Edition. Your capes and skins were tied to your previous Java Edition account and are not recoverable. Usernames will not be released until a later date.
  
  • I Missed my Chance to Migrate. What Happens to my Account? | Minecraft Help
    
  • Post-Migration Process FAQ | Minecraft Help
    

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.

Sincerely,



Microsoft Community Moderator

Hi there! This is Virginia O.

I understand that you need help with the recover of your old Minecraft account that missed the migration period.

I apologize for the inconvenienced this has caused you. I will do my best to help you.

To set your expectations properly, in your case that you missed the migration period it means you no longer have access to your Java Edition account or Minecraft: Java Edition. And if you wish to continue playing Minecraft, you will have to buy Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition using a Microsoft account.

For your reference about what happens to the accounts that missed the migration, please open this link: https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/19...

Thank you for your cooperation.