Helpful tips

Can I put Minecraft on multiple computers?

Can I put Minecraft on multiple computers?

You can use a single account on multiple computers but not at the same time. Your brother can use it only while you are not playing. You can play at the same time using different devices, on the same account. However, only one of those accounts can join public servers.

Do I have to buy Minecraft again for each PC?

If you haven’t played for a while or you’ve switched devices, you do not have to buy Minecraft again. If you need to download the game again, visit our Download page and follow the instructions for the version you prefer (or all of them, if you want).

How many devices can you have Minecraft on?

If you or your friends subscribe to Minecraft Realms, you can play online with up to 10 players on different devices, depending on the Realm owner’s type of subscription.

Do I have to buy Minecraft again for PC if I have it on PS4?

Even if you have it for PC, you still need to buy it for the PS4. The PS4 edition (and other console editions) is different from the PC edition and therefore needs to be bought separately.

How many times do I have to buy Minecraft?

Buying Minecraft Players must have a Minecraft Account to play Minecraft. This requires a one-time purchase for the account. The account has to be compatible with the device. Example: Pocket Edition for iOS and Android; PC version for computer.

Do I have to buy Minecraft bedrock for each device?

With bedrock edition, you do have to purchase copies of the game for each platform. However, if you are an early user of Minecraft java you can get bedrock for no cost. If you have Minecraft Windows 10 edition it will be available on multiple windows devices.

Do I have to buy Minecraft again for switch?

if you want to play it on the switch or any other console you will have to buy it again. Minecraft for windows 10, Xbox one, Nintendo switch, iPhone, android, and kindle are all the bedrock edition, but each is sold separately.

How many devices can I install Minecraft on?

We purchased Minecraft for Windows 10 Master Collection. How many laptops can we have the Minecraft installed? We have dozens of laptops. Can we purchase 1 license and install on all of our laptops? Or do we have to purchase one license for each laptop? Thanks. This thread is locked.

Can you have multiple Minecraft accounts on one computer?

Multiple accounts on one computer. If multiple Minecraft usernames log in via the same computer user account, they will be able to access each others’ saved worlds. You can change this, though it requires a bit of advanced setup.

How many players can you play Minecraft with?

Play with up to 10 players at a time who can access all of the content in your Realm—for free!

What kind of computer do you need to play Minecraft?

Windows: Windows 7 and up; macOS: Any 64-bit OS X using 10.9 Maverick or newer; Linux: Any modern 64-bit distributions from 2014 onwards; Internet connectivity is required for downloading Minecraft files, afterwards offline play is possible 64 bit recommended