Windows 10: Trying to log into Minecraft with a separate Microsoft account but it's asking for a pin...

I've been trying to log into Minecraft to get to the Java version of the game, but it seems as when I try to log into another Microsoft account to reach it, I always get asked for a pin. Now I never had a pin or did I have the setting on that requires me to use a pin. So, I tried entering in a pin, I was able to do it successfully until when I entered it onto the screen it said the pin is incorrect. I hopped back on the other Windows 10 computer I have which houses the account to get another pin. I got the other pin but when I entered it I had no luck. And now here we are, I removed the pin b

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"You'll Need the Internet for This" When Trying to Log in to Minecraft Launcher with Microsoft Account.

Hi nico1122345,

Welcome to Xbox Community Forums. We appreciate for sharing your concern with us and we hope that you are doing well today.

We understand that you are having issues signing in Minecraft launcher using your Microsoft account. As per description, you have made changes. and you want to know the correct account that is link to your Minecraft. (Correct me if I am wrong on this).


Microsoft Store, Xbox app, and Minecraft Launcher must have the same credentials to avoid getting into login issues. If you're having with the Microsoft Store and Xbox app, let us know. Please send us a screenshot of the error message if you have any. The main goal here is to have access to Minecraft Launcher and play the game.

So first of all, let us verify your credentials and know where your license is and be connected to Minecraft services.

If your login:

• Sign in | Minecraft - how you log in>
  
  • Sign in with your Mojang account - have you tried How to Migrate Your Mojang Account to a Microsoft - Home (minecraft.net) account
    
  • Sign in with Microsoft - MSA - you should be able to access your account here - https://account.microsoft.com/ If you have migrated your account - MSA must be the login of the Login | Minecraft
    
    • IF Yes - Minecraft license is in
      
      • | Microsoft Order History account
        
      • or log in | Minecraft
        
    • If not - Remember the security information you've associated with your account.
      

We want to share this article we have search for this might help you resolve the problem. Kindly follow the suggested steps.

• Click this link. Minecraft: Java Edition Login Issues FAQ – Home (zendesk.com)
  

We hope it worked out well for you. If not, please reply back to this forum to let us know so we could find other options to resolve the problem.



We will be glad to follow up and help you.

Sincerely,



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PIN sign in for Microsoft Account

Hi Irene,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.

• How are you trying to change the password?
• Have you logged in to your account and trying to set the PIN?

I would suggest you to switch to child account and then try to set a 4 digit PIN from here and check if it works.

Please do get back to us with the answers to assist you better with issue you are facing.

 

PIN sign in for Microsoft Account

I am using the Microsoft account page under family members. In this section where it shows my Grand Daughters Account details there is no option to have a Pin Code, However on my page, as Administrator, I can create a Pin.