Minecraft Launcher Support

When there’s an update for the Minecraft Launcher, it will normally download and install automatically when you open it. If the Launcher freezes or stalls while updating, here are suggestions to fix it.Repai...

The Minecraft Launcher is the easiest way to download, manage, and update your Minecraft game installations and is supported on most Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. See Minecraft Launcher Minimum ...

Quick Play in the Minecraft Launcher allows you to get into your Minecraft: Java or Bedrock Edition worlds faster. You can join single-player worlds, servers, and Realms through Quick Play. How do I use Quic...

By default, Minecraft is set to the most current version of the game. Changing the version requires creating a launcher configuration with the desired version and then set the game to use that configuration....

This article covers problems installing the Minecraft Launcher for Windows and MacOS. For other Launcher issues, please visit Minecraft Launcher Support.Installing the Minecraft Launcher through the Microsof...

Players having problems with the Minecraft Launcher are often missing dependencies or signing into the wrong Microsoft account. As a first step to solving issues with the Launcher, try these tips: Uninstall...

If you are trying to play Minecraft: Java Edition in the Minecraft launcher and are met with the launcher.dll: LoadErrorNotPresent error, it means that a file is missing. The best way to fix this is by unins...

Did you try to download Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on the Minecraft Launcher and now you are getting Error 0X80242020? Luckily, there’s an easy workaround for this! First, stop any downloads in the Minecraft...

If your PC is saying you can’t connect to Minecraft services after you sign in to the Minecraft Launcher, ensure that you’re properly connected to the internet. Also, the Minecraft Launcher and Microsoft Sto...

If you play Minecraft on a computer shared with another player, you may want to change which Microsoft account is logged in to the Minecraft Launcher to play on a separate account and keep your saved progres...

If you are running into Error 0X80131500 when trying to install the Minecraft Launcher, try running the Windows Troubleshooter to find a solution to your issue. If that doesn’t work, you may need to make som...

If you are getting Error 0X803F8001 when trying to play Minecraft through the Launcher on your Windows PC, you will see a message that says the following: Minecraft Launcher license is currently not availabl...

If the Minecraft Launcher for Windows crashes, freezes, or you get the error “This App Can’t Open,” you can repair the application or reinstall the launcher. The Minecraft Launcher relies on the Microsoft St...

You should have the option of staying signed into the Minecraft Launcher. If the Minecraft Launcher is working for you, but it tells you to sign in every time you start it, try cleaning up your cached accoun...

The Minecraft Launcher may redirect you to the Microsoft Store when you try to open a game because of how both apps are connected. If you get sent to the Microsoft Store when you try to launch a game from th...

If you are on Mac and see a blank login window when you try to start the Minecraft Launcher, follow these steps: Check your Mac for updates Select the Apple logo in the top left corner. Select System Settin...

If you own Minecraft but can’t launch the game because the Play button is missing, you’re likely signed into a Microsoft account that doesn’t own Minecraft. Sign out of the account you’re on in both the Mine...

If the Minecraft Launcher crashes when you select play for Minecraft: Java Edition, the problem could be with the exiting installation. Here’s how to create a fresh Minecraft installation and return to defau...