A desperate step into the depths of Minecraft: the first account registration

Even after so many years, this project maintains its leadership among sandbox games. Endless journeys, world generation, and the game also supports multiplayer mode and endless possibilities for creativity. Let's take a look at the first steps to start playing.

Creating a Minecraft Account

You need to create a Microsoft account, as it is used to log into the game. Open your browser and go to the official website. In the upper right corner of the screen, find the "Sign In" button and click on it. An authorization window will appear, where you need to select the option to create a new account.

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Enter your email address and create a strong Minecraft password Come up with a unique username; if it’s already taken, don’t worry—the system will suggest alternatives.

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After completing this step, confirm your email address by entering the code sent to the specified email. If the email doesn’t arrive for a long time, check the "Spam" folder.

Once successfully verified, a profile is created and linked to your Microsoft account. Now you can purchase the game if you haven’t already. Select the version of game in the store on the website and follow the instructions to complete the purchase.

How to start your journey

PC (Windows, macOS, Linux)

On PC, there are two main versions of Minecraft: Java Edition and Bedrock Edition. Java Edition works on Windows, macOS, and Linux and is downloaded through the official Minecraft website. After installing the launcher, you can log in using your Microsoft or Mojang account and select the game version to launch.

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Upon first launch, an authorization window will appear. Enter the credentials of the Microsoft account you created earlier and log in. If you plan to play alone, click the "Create New World" button. A world settings menu will appear, where you can choose the game mode—"Survival" for the classic experience or "Creative" for infinite resources.

If you want to play with friends, you can choose the multiplayer mode. To do this, open the "Play" section in the main menu and go to the "Servers" tab. Here you can select a public server or enter the IP address of a private server if you have an invitation. To play with friends in the same world, create or load a world, then open the settings and enable the multiplayer feature.

Xbox and PlayStation

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Logging into Minecraft on Xbox consoles (including Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S) is also done through the Microsoft Store. After downloading and installing the game, you can launch Minecraft from the console’s home screen. Logging in with a Microsoft account allows you to sync achievements and purchases.

Minecraft is also available on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. The game can be purchased and downloaded through the PlayStation Store. After installation, it launches from the console’s home screen. Players log in using a Microsoft account, which is necessary for cross-platform play available on these versions.

Mobile Devices (iOS, Android)

You can purchase Minecraft through the App Store for iOS and Google Play for Android. After downloading and installing the app, players can log in using their Microsoft account. The mobile version supports cross-platform play with other devices.

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It’s important to note that Bedrock Edition supports cross-platform play between all the aforementioned devices, allowing players to unite regardless of the platform they use. Java Edition, however, does not support cross-platform play and is limited to PC.

Thus, the process of launching Minecraft varies depending on the platform, but thanks to cross-platform play support in Bedrock Edition, players can enjoy cooperative gameplay across various devices.

How to Exit Minecraft

You can exit the game through the menu. On PC, press the Esc key to open the game menu. There, you’ll find the "Save and Quit" button. After clicking it, the game will return you to the main menu, from where you can exit completely by closing the program.

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On consoles, open the pause menu using the corresponding button on the gamepad. Select "Save and Quit" to end the session. To fully close Minecraft, use the console menu by pressing the "Home" button, highlighting the game, and selecting the exit option.

On mobile devices, the "Save and Quit" button is also available in the game menu. To fully close the game, exit the app through the device’s system menu. On Android, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and close Minecraft among the running apps, while on iOS, double-press the "Home" button or swipe up and swipe the app up to close it.

Now that you know the basics of the game, all that’s left is to wish you a great time playing on any device and new discoveries in solo and cooperative modes in the blocky world of Minecraft.

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