How to Download Minecraft for Free

This wikiHow teaches you how to download a free demo version of Minecraft to your computer or smartphone, and how to get Bedrock Edition (also known as the version for “Windows 10”) if you already have java version. Unfortunately there is no legal way to get a free copy of Minecraft Java with full features; If you want to play Minecraft full version then you need to buy.

Table of Contents

Download the demo

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Open the Minecraft website. Go to https://www.minecraft.net/ using a web browser.

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Click the ☰ MENU button in the upper-right corner of the page. A menu will appear.

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Click on TRIAL & DOWNLOAD (Download & Trial). This option is located near the bottom-right corner of the menu.

Minecraft only runs on Macbook and PC

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Click DOWNLOAD (Download). This green button is on the right side of the page.

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Install Minecraft. Double-click the Minecraft setup file, then follow the on-screen instructions.

On a Mac, you’ll need to confirm the download before continuing with the installation.

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Open Minecraft. The app has an earth block icon with grass growing above it. When Minecraft opens, you need to enter your Minecraft account information. You will then have 100 minutes to play the demo.

If you don’t have a Minecraft account, create one before continuing.

Download Bedrock Edition on Windows

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You need to make sure you have a copy of Minecraft. If you already have a copy of classic Minecraft, you can download Minecraft Bedrock Edition for free.

If your Mac has a copy of Minecraft, you can also download the Bedrock Edition for free.

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Open the Mojang website. Go to https://account.mojang.com/login using a web browser.

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Log in to your Mojang account. You need to enter your Minecraft email address and password and then click Log in . The Mojang account that you used to buy Minecraft will be logged in.

Make sure you log into the account that was used to purchase the original version of Minecraft.

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Find the section “Minecraft for Windows 10” (Minecraft for Windows 10). This title is in the middle of the page.

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Click Claim your free copy . This button is to the right of the “Minecraft for Windows 10” heading. You will be redirected to the Microsoft Store store page.

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Click the Redeem button located to the right of the Minecraft icon.

You will probably be asked to sign in to your Microsoft account first. Once there, enter your email address and password to continue.

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Wait for Minecraft to download. Once Minecraft’s Bedrock Edition finishes downloading, you can find the program in the Start menu

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Download Bedrock Edition on Xbox One

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You need to make sure you have a copy of Minecraft. If your Xbox One console has a copy of classic Minecraft installed, you can download the Bedrock Edition for free.

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Select the Store tab. Scroll right to the Store tab at the top of the screen, then press the A button on the gamepad.

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Select Search and press the A button. This option is in the middle of the Store screen.

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Import minecraft . You need to use the on-screen keyboard to type.

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Click the button with the picture ☰ . This button is located below the Xbox One controller, to the right of the “Guide” button. Minecraft game will be found.

You can no longer buy Minecraft Xbox One from the Store.

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Select Minecraft and press the A button. The game will appear at the top of the search results on the Store. The Minecraft page will open.

Advice

Minecraft Bedrock Edition is no longer available on PlayStation 4.
If you already have an Xbox One version of Minecraft, you may be prompted to upgrade to Minecraft Bedrock Edition when you open the game.

Warning

Downloading a full version of Minecraft from a third-party website is illegal and can expose your computer to viruses.

Steps

Download the demo

Download Bedrock Edition on Windows

Download Bedrock Edition on Xbox One

Advice

Warning

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