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Account Migration Deadline Extended

The deadline for migrating legacy accounts has been extended to June 30, 2026. Players who have not yet migrated should complete the process to retain access.

MCBE.live Staff
Mar 25, 2026
2 min read

The deadline for migrating legacy Minecraft accounts has been extended by three months.

New Deadline

**Previous Deadline:** March 31, 2026 **New Deadline:** June 30, 2026

Why Migrate?

Migration to a Microsoft account provides: - Enhanced account security - Two-factor authentication - Cross-platform play support - Access to all Bedrock features

Who Needs to Migrate?

Players who: - Have a legacy Mojang account - See "Migrate Account" prompts - Cannot access multiplayer features - Have not signed in with Microsoft

How to Migrate

1. Visit minecraft.net/login 2. Sign in with your Mojang account 3. Click "Migrate Account" 4. Follow the steps to link Microsoft account 5. Verify your email address

After Migration

Your new account will: - Retain all purchases and worlds - Keep your username - Unlock all current features - Be ready for future updates

Need Help?

Contact support at help.minecraft.net/migration