Minecraft: How to fix Microsoft sign-in issues

Many Minecraft players have faced issues when trying to sign in with their Microsoft account and log into the game. The sign-in is required to load all the items and cosmetics purchased as well as to validate the purchase of the base game. After the Mojang accounts were transitioned to Microsoft, this is the only way one can play the game and access all of their content.

Unsurprisingly, players are looking for ways to resolve this issue, we we will cover all possible fixes to address the Microsoft sign-in issues in Minecraft.

Note: The potential solutions mentioned herein may not work for all users.

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Possible causes of being unable to sign into Minecraft with your Microsoft account

The sign-in issue can be caused by a host of reasons (Image via Mojang Studios)

Many users complained about issues while signing into Minecraft with their Microsoft account. The reasons behind this issue range from the wrong Microsoft account to system issues relating to the Minecraft launcher or the store.

Additionally, this can be due to a mismatch between accounts signed into the store and the launcher, which causes problems while validating the purchase or account history.

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Microsoft sign-in issues in Minecraft: Possible fixes explored

The Microsoft sign-in issues in Minecraft can prevent you from logging into the game and enjoying the latest features and exciting adventures that lie ahead of you. The reasons behind this issue vary from one player to player.

Here are a few possible fixes to address the Microsoft sign-in issues:

1) Update your Minecraft launcher

Make sure the game launcher is updated to the latest available version (Image via Mojang Studios)

One of the easiest fixes is to ensure that your game launcher is updated to the latest available version. Here's how you can check and update it:

1. Open the Xbox app.
2. Select the Minecraft launcher from the list of Installed games.
3. Click on the three dots next to the See in Store button.
4. Select Manage.
5. Head to the files tab.
6. If the Check for Updates tab is greyed out, you're on the latest version. If not, click on the button and update the launcher to the latest available version.
7. Close the launcher and restart your device.
8. Sign in with your preferred Microsoft account.

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2) Clear the Account and cache in the Minecraft launcher

Clearing the account cache and adding your account again can potentially resolve this issue (Image via Mojang Studios)

Another highly easy and successful fix to address the Microsoft sign-in issues in Minecraft is to clear your account and associated cache to ensure you can try signing in again.

Here's how you can do it:

1. Head to Settings on the Minecraft launcher.
2. Navigate to the Accounts tab.
3. Click on the three dots next to your account if signed in and select Remove Account.
4. Next, open up the Advanced Options tab and click on Clean up cached account tokens.
5. Close the Minecraft launcher.
6. Restart your device and try signing in again.

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3) Repair/Reset the Minecraft launcher

Repair or reset the Minecraft launcher to potentially resolve the issue with Microsoft sign-ins (Image via Microsoft)

One of the easiest ways to resolve the Microsoft sign-in issue is by repairing or resetting the Minecraft launcher. This essentially clears all the caches and reloads it to system default. Ideally, start with a repair but if that does not help, it is recommended to reset the launcher. Here's how you can repair and reset the Minecraft launcher:

1. Search for the launcher on your PC from the app listing.
2. Right-click on the launcher icon and select More.
3. Click on App settings.
4. Once the app settings page is opened, you can choose to repair or reset the launcher.
5. Once done, restart your device and try logging in with your Microsoft account.

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4) Reset the Microsoft Store

Reset the Microsoft store and try logging in again (Image via Windows/ Microsoft)

Occasionally, an issue persisting in the Microsoft store can prevent you from signing into the game with your credentials. This can be easily resolved by resetting the Microsoft Store to system defaults and overriding any accidental modifications.

Here's how you can reset the Microsoft Store:

1. Press Windows+R.
2. Type WSReset in the Run command terminal and hit enter.
3. Open the Microsoft store and sign in again.

This should ideally fix your issue with signing in but if you are still facing issues with Microsoft sign-in, here's another possible fix you can try.

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5) Sign in to your Xbox App

Sign in with your Xbox account before you load the launcher to potentially fix the Microsoft sign-in issue (Image via Mojang Studios)

If this is your first time installing a game on your device and you haven't used the Xbox app or launcher, sign in and get logged in before you load the launcher since it validates data from the app.

Simply head over to the Xbox app and sign in with the account you used to purchase the game. Once signed in, load the Minecraft launcher and try signing in with your Microsoft credentials.

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