Download & Install

When you get a new device, you can install and play Minecraft if you previously bought Minecraft for that platform and use the same account to sign in. For example, if you get a new Windows PC, simply downlo...

To view the minimum and recommended requirements for Minecraft: Java Edition, go to the Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition for PC Deluxe Edition product listing and scroll to the Java System Requirements sect...

To view the minimum iOS system requirements for Minecraft, go to the Information section of the Minecraft App Store listing. You can view compatibility details, including OS and storage requirements.For opti...

When new content is released for Minecraft: Java Edition, you'll need to update Minecraft to play. Updates normally happen automatically through the Launcher while your device is in standby mode or in use wi...

Below are the minimum specifications for Minecraft on your Android device. As of March 2025, Android devices using Open GL ES 3.0 and Android OS 8 are no longer supported and will not receive game updates.An...

Minecraft installation errors on Android devices can be caused by previously installed files if you had Minecraft or Minecraft: Beta installed or if your download only partially completed. Here’s how to fix ...

Any device running the Minecraft Launcher must meet the following minimum operating system requirements to receive updates: Windows: Windows 10 or higher Mac: OSX 10.15 or higher Ubuntu: 19.10 or higher S...

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...

Minecraft is now natively playable on PlayStation® 5 (PS5). While you can always download and play the PlayStation 4 (PS4) version via backwards compatibility, the PS5 version gives you access to 4K visuals ...

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is available for Chomebook on the Google Play store. See minimum requirements and recommended processors to determine whether Minecraft is playable on your device.If you want to de...

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...

Your iPhone, iPad, or Android mobile device will normally update Minecraft automatically. If you need to manually update to the most recent version, follow the instructions from your mobile OS manufacturer: ...

Minecraft will try to automatically update to the latest version if you are connected to the internet. If Minecraft’s version number is lower/older than the one listed in its description on your console stor...

When new content is released for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, you'll need to update your game to play. Updates normally happen automatically through the Launcher while your device is in standby mode or in use...

If you encounter an error when you update or open Minecraft: Java Edition, you may be able to fix the issue if you uninstall the game and manually remove all files.We highly recommend you visit our Backup & ...

Minecraft Beta and Preview allow you to playtest in-development features of Minecraft: Bedrock Edition before they are included in a game release. Learn how to download and install them from these articles: ...

Minecraft Preview allows you to play an in-development version of Minecraft: Bedrock Edition and test features before they’re fully released on Windows PCs. Learn About Minecraft Beta and Preview.How to inst...

Minecraft Beta and Minecraft Preview allow you to play an in-development version of Minecraft: Bedrock Edition and test features before they’re fully released on Android and iOS devices. Learn About Minecraf...

Minecraft Preview allows you to play an in-development version of Minecraft: Bedrock Edition and test features before they’re fully released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox X/S consoles. ...

Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshots allow you to play in-development versions and features of Minecraft before they are fully released if you own the full version of Minecraft: Java Edition. See Learn about Mi...

Minecraft Snapshots are available if you own Minecraft: Java Edition and allow you to playtest and preview an in-development version of Minecraft. Install & Play Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshots singleplaye...

If you’d like to try Minecraft: Java Edition and haven’t played before, you can play the Demo for free. This is also a great way to see if your device hardware can run Minecraft. Visit Start a Free Trial and...

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 ...

Did you know that you can share your digital Minecraft games with your family members? This will allow multiple accounts, including child accounts, to access Minecraft without having to buy the game multiple...

The Minecraft Editor for Bedrock Edition is a visual creator tool that lets you build projects at scale. Try out the editor if you enjoy playing in creative mode or want to build custom content for Minecraft...

Minecraft: Java Edition and Minecraft: Bedrock Edition were released as a bundle for personal computers on June 7, 2022. Players who own this version or migrated from a Mojang account to a Microsoft account ...

A symbolic link (or “symlink”) is a special file-system entry that points to another file or folder, letting a path in one location refer to content in a different location. Symbolic links can be useful for ...

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...