Performance & Troubleshooting

An error can occur when joining a world if you are using Character Creator items, skins, or Add‑Ons that are incompatible with the world you are trying to join. Use the suggestions below to change skins or s...

If the memory allocation for Minecraft: Java Edition doesn’t match your system’s available RAM or the game version requirements, you may experience performance issues, including crashes, lag, or stuttering.Y...

Garbage collection is a Java memory management tool that helps improve game performance. Beginning with Minecraft: Java Edition version 26.1-snapshot-1, the default garbage collector has changed. If you expe...

When textures from resource packs do not load properly, Java Edition replaces them with pink and black checkered boxes. To restore missing textures, you may need to remove and then re-apply those resource pa...

Players with Minecraft: Java Edition on Windows may see this OpenGL-related error when they launch the game:GLFW error 65542: WGL: The driver does not appear to support OpenGLThis error appears when your dev...

If you purchased Minecraft: Java Edition and are stuck in the demo mode, try these steps to play the full version. Verify you bought Minecraft: Java Edition on the correct account: Check your Minecraft All ...

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, Minecraft Dungeons, and Minecraft Legends support a variety of gaming systems and controllers. Minecraft: Java Edition is intended for use with a keyboard and mouse and does not i...

If you’re having problems playing with friends, accessing Realms, or using the Minecraft Marketplace, there may be a problem with your internet connection. Try these network troubleshooting suggestions to se...

We know you want to get back into your Minecraft world as quickly as possible. If you are dealing with a particular issue, here is a breakdown on what support team can get you back into your game the fastest...

Minecraft gameplay updates take advantage of the latest available operating system updates. Here are the minimum requirements to receive Minecraft updates and support as of March 2025. Android Operating sys...

If you have crashes or lag issues in Minecraft, here are some device, internet, and software tips that may help. We also recommend you Troubleshoot Minecraft Network Connection Errors to reduce lag issues.Si...

Modifications to Minecraft, or "mods," are available through several third-party websites. These mods can add or remove content to the game or change how it is played. Note that these mods are not created, r...

You can download and install Minecraft on Windows through the Microsoft Store or the Minecraft Launcher. If Minecraft stops or stalls while installing through either of them, a simple reset may fix the probl...

Ray tracing for Windows brings a new lighting experience to Minecraft! Experience creator-built worlds with realistic lighting, vibrant colors, naturally reflective water and emissive textures that light up....

This article provides Android technical support processes for you to follow as well as general knowledge about Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on Android devices. Minimum specifications to play Minecraft on Andro...

For Minecraft: Java Edition, see Troubleshooting Video and Graphics Issues in Minecraft: Java Edition. If you’re seeing graphics or performance issues in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, try these suggestions bel...

If you completed an achievement requirement and it does not unlock automatically, make sure you meet the requirements to Unlock Minecraft: Bedrock Edition Achievements, then see the suggestions below if need...

For Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, see Troubleshooting Video and Graphics Issues in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.If you experience performance issues, such as stuttering frame rate, or receive a Pixel format not ...

If you’re crashing or lagging while playing Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, changing your video settings may improve gameplay. For Minecraft: Java Edition, see Optimizing Minecraft: Java Edition Video Settings a...

If you have crashes or reduced performance playing Minecraft: Java Edition, you can change your video settings to improve gameplay. For Minecraft: Bedrock Edition tips, see Optimizing Minecraft: Bedrock Edit...

Mojira is changing to a new cloud-based server. If you regularly help us by submitting bugs, be sure to migrate your bug tracker account by January 31, 2025. See Changes to our bug reporting system for more....

This article only applies to Minecraft: Java Edition.  We have identified a vulnerability in the form of an exploit within Log4j – a common Java logging library. This exploit affects many services – includin...

Mojang is improving the Minecraft: Java Edition ecosystem regarding third-party applications that interact with the Java Edition game service APIs. While many of these third-party applications integrate succ...

We have identified some issues with the Linux version of Minecraft when attempting to log in. Below are some solutions based on your Linux distro.  Secure Token Storage Failures - Linux (Ubuntu) The most com...

If you use a Windows PC and are hosting your single-player world on your home Internet via Local Area Network (LAN), but a Timeout error occurs when your friend tries to connect to it, you may need to change...

Achievements are optional goals and milestones that can be completed while playing Minecraft: Bedrock Edition in Survival mode. Each achievement tells you how to complete it in its in-game description. Visit...

If try to play Minecraft: Bedrock Edition but can only access the Trial version, you may need to refresh your account sign-in, update your Game Pass Subscription, or repair the Minecraft Launcher. Verify yo...