What happens to Minecraft if I delete my Microsoft account?
If you delete your Microsoft account, you will lose access to your Minecraft account and will not be able to recover your previous Minecraft purchase. Deleting your Microsoft account will result in the permanent deletion of all your associated data and services, including email, and you will no longer be able to access your Minecraft games or Minecraft Realms.
Understanding the Risks of Deleting a Microsoft Account
Deleting a Microsoft account has significant implications for Minecraft players, as it will sever the link between the Minecraft account and the Microsoft account. This means that players will no longer be able to access their Minecraft games, Minecraft Realms, or other Minecraft content associated with the deleted Microsoft account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Will I lose my games if I delete my Microsoft account?
Yes, if the games were downloaded or purchased with a specific Microsoft account, then yes, you will lose all of them by deleting the account. You would then be required to re-purchase the items when using a different Microsoft account.
Q2: Is Minecraft tied to Microsoft account?
After you link a Minecraft: Java Edition account to a Microsoft Secure Account (MSA), the accounts are permanently linked and cannot be unlinked.
Q3: Why does Minecraft require Microsoft account?
A free Microsoft account will help you access your purchases, Minecraft Realms, and other Minecraft content across all of your Minecraft devices. Microsoft accounts are free to set up and use on any Minecraft device.
Q4: Why is Minecraft switching to Microsoft accounts?
Minecraft is switching to Microsoft accounts to increase account security and add new safety features to Minecraft.
Q5: Does signing out of Microsoft account delete everything?
You will not be able to access your data if you will sign out of your Windows account and sign in with your new account, but if you will log in with the same old account, so your data will come back and you will be able to access your data because your data is stored in the old account.
Q6: Does changing Microsoft account delete everything?
If you change Microsoft Accounts on that user profile, all files stored on your PC will not be affected, if you have files stored on OneDrive online, they would not be accessible from the new Microsoft Account.
Q7: How do I delete my Microsoft account without losing data?
Go to Settings > Accounts > Your Info and click the link below your MS Account to Change to Local Account. Then sign in online to your Microsoft Account at https://account.microsoft.com/ to manage it, including changing email addresses, name, or to delete the account.
Q8: Can you recreate Microsoft account after deleting?
If you close your Microsoft account, there’s a 60-day grace period during which you can change your mind and reopen your account. After 60 days, your Microsoft account will be permanently deleted.
Q9: Can I get my Minecraft account back?
If you forgot your password and don’t have access to your original account email, the Minecraft team can help. They will need an alternate form of verification to make sure that you own the account.
Q10: How do I redownload Minecraft if I already have an account?
Using your Microsoft account, sign into the Microsoft Store on your PC. Click the three dots in the Microsoft Store next to your profile picture. Go to My Library. If you already own the game, you can download it from there.
Q11: Does deleting a user account delete the Microsoft account?
Select the person’s name or email address, then select Remove. Read the disclosure and select Delete account and data. Note that this will not delete the person’s Microsoft account, but it will remove their sign-in info and account data from your PC.
Q12: Will deleting my Microsoft account delete my email?
Please note that once your account is deleted, it cannot be recovered. This means that you will no longer have access to the emails or other information saved to your account, and you will no longer be able to send or receive emails with this account.
Q13: How long will Microsoft keep deleted accounts before permanently deleting it?
After the 90-day retention period ends, Microsoft disables the account and deletes the customer data. No more than 180 days after expiration or termination of a subscription to Microsoft 365, Microsoft disables the account and deletes all customer data from the account.
Q14: Is it OK to have multiple Microsoft accounts?
Yes, you can have two Microsoft accounts with different usernames but the same underlying email address. When creating a new Microsoft account, you can choose a different username than the email address associated with the account.
Q15: What to do before deleting Microsoft account?
Before deleting your Microsoft account, make sure to cancel any subscriptions associated with your account, let others know how to reach you, and be aware that you will lose everything associated with your Microsoft account. You have a 60-day grace period to recover your Microsoft account after deletion.