Windows 10: Connecting your Microsoft Account to Minecraft using the Remote Connect

Applies to: Minecraft on Nintendo, Minecraft on PlayStation, Minecraft on other gaming platforms non - Microsoft​

Introduction

Minecraft is available on most gaming devices that are out across the world, and has become popular. When you are playing online on PlayStation 4 or Nintendo Switch, you will be required to link your Microsoft Account to the game in order to connect to online multiplayer servers. This is because Minecraft has cross play between platforms. Thus meaning you are able to play with friends on Xbox One or Windows 10.


This article will guide you though the process of linking your Microsoft account to your Gamertag on the console.


Microsoft Account

A Microsoft Account allows you access to a whole range of Microsoft services such as OneDrive Cloud Storage, Outlook.com Email, Microsoft Office, and more. More information about what a Microsoft account is can be found here:


https://support.microsoft.com/help/4558219


For this to work, you will have to create a Microsoft Account. If you already have a Microsoft Account, please skip this step.


To sign up for a free Microsoft account, please follow this link here to create an account: https://signup.live.com/


You will need to follow the onscreen instructions to create an account. Once you have done this, please move onto the next step.


Linking your Microsoft Account to your Gamertag

Now you have created a Microsoft Account, you are going to have to link your Microsoft Account to your Gamertag. In order to do this, Microsoft provides a code that you will have to enter when you go to the page that connects your accounts together.

Note: This is not needed when you are on Minecraft on Xbox One or on Windows 10.


If you load up Minecraft on your games console, then select sign in Or try and access multiplayer. You will be asked to link your Microsoft Account to your Gamertag. The message will look like this:




Figure 1: The sign in window that is asking you to connect your Microsoft Account to your Gamertag. Image provided byArmorguy06 on his thread


In a web browser, either on another device Such as a phone, or PC/Tablet go to https://account.microsoft.com and sign into your Microsoft account. Then on the same device, in the same browser, go to this web address: https://aka.ms/remoteconnect


You will be presented with a page that looks like this:




Figure 2: Microsoft remote connect page asking for the code provided on figure 1


You will need to enter the code it provides you at the bottom of the sign in page infigure 1, into this box, then click next.


Once you click next, it will ask you if you are sure you wish to connect the accounts together. It will provide you the permissions Microsoft has when it comes to accessing personal information from your Gamertag on other services. If you are happy for this, then click yes.


You should see your screen refresh on Minecraft and will be able to access online multiplayer.


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How to remove "HP Connected Remote" as a sign in account ?

Hi Dave,

Thank you for writing your query in Microsoft Community.

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  Is your computer connected to a domain network?
  

HP Connected Remote is an app that comes preinstalled on select Windows HP computers. I would suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it resolves this issue.

• On the Windows 10 Start screen, type hp connected remote.
• Click HP Connected Remote from the Apps search results.
• Click Settings, and make sure Enable HP Connected Remote is turned On.

Reply us back with the status of this issue. We will be glad to assist you.

 

help to remote connect

No need to setup a permanent remote connection for FB add-on's. I'd suggest Team Viewer. It's free and will allow you to access his pc safely and take control.

 

Remote Desktop Connection problems


Have you tried Remote Desktop Connection, to connect from your Windows 10 laptop to your Windows 7 desktop? Try it first, post back and tell how it went.

Some additional help because you mentioned you are a remote newbie *Wink. The windows 7 related tutorials from our sister site the Seven Forums:

1. On Windows 7 desktop, set network location to either Home or Work (I recommend Work):
   • Network Location - Set as Home, Work, or Public Network - Windows 7 Help Forums
2. On Windows 7 desktop, allow incoming remote connections:
   • Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) - Network - Windows 7 Help Forums
3. On Windows 7 desktop, find out its IP address:
   • IP Address - Locate and Find for Your Computer - Windows 7 Help Forums
4. On Windows 10 laptop, start the Remote Desktop application and connect to the Windows 7 desktop using the IP address from step 3 above (see Part Three in the tutorial):
   • RDC - Connect Remotely to your Windows 10 PC - Windows 10 Forums
   • Notice that although the tutorial is written for Windows 10, it also applies to Windows 7

Try the above, post back how it went.