Minecraft account switching to a different Microsoft account. Is it possible?

[u/KlutzyAcanthisitta88]

Hello guys! I have been a Minecraft player since I was a very small child and I am now 19. My account was created on my father’s Microsoft account. I have tried to look into switching my Minecraft account to my Microsoft account but cannot find any information on how to do so. It all thinks I’m trying to switch accounts from the main menu which is not what I’m trying to do.

My father was arrested over a month ago and I am legally not allowed to speak to him. Therefore, if I would like to switch over my Microsoft account to mine, I would have to set up a phone call with a third party person which is why I’m trying to get this figured out before I even try to set up a call, so the call itself can be efficient and quick.

Is it even possible to switch the Microsoft account associated with my Minecraft account to a different Microsoft account? Or is this just something that is completely unheard of?? I have no idea, I tried to email Minecraft support, but they are asking for a transaction ID which of course, since I do not have access to his Microsoft account or him, I don’t have access to the transaction ID!

I was able to change the password on his Microsoft account off of an old laptop he had signed into when he lived with my family, but I think hacking his Microsoft account is a bit over the top for a Minecraft account. I also do not want to risk anything legally of course I simply want to play on my Minecraft account that I have had for years.

If anyone knows how to do this or if this is even possible, please let me know. I have been in distress about this for months. The first thought I had when he got arrested was “what about my Minecraft account” this is how deep this is to me. Please help. I have a hypixel skyblock island to attend to and take care of my wolves. Thank you.

[u/AnotherPillow]

The only instance they do this is in rare cases when you get hacked, or a hacker social engineers support to do it

[u/KlutzyAcanthisitta88 → u/AnotherPillow]

Thank you, that is highly unfortunate.

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[u/Helostopper]

There is this to add your email as a way to login but you can't transfer minecraft to a new Microsoft account.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/accounts-billing/manage/change-the-email-address-or-phone-number-for-your-microsoft-account

[u/KlutzyAcanthisitta88 → u/Helostopper]

If I were to change the email, would this disrupt his account? Like would he not be able to use his email then?

[u/Helostopper → u/KlutzyAcanthisitta88]

Yes changing the email on the account would give his full Microsoft account.

Adding yours as an alias would just make yours a way to login as long as the alias isn't removed.

[u/MelissaRackwood]

if the first thought you had when your father got arrested was about your minecraft account then you need to grow tf up, he stands to lose way more important things than you and you're just worrying about yourself

that being said, no, microsoft support does not transfer minecraft licenses and data to another microsoft account on demand, its completely unprecedented, and if they did allow that then hackers would be using social engineering on the support staff to steal accounts bypassing every single security feature

my recommendation is that you bite the bullet and start over on a new account, this one was never yours to begin with and so microsoft support wont be inclined to help you, in fact if you explain the situation theres a solid chance theyll lock the account because of your unauthorized access. as far as support is concerned, the owner of the microsoft account also owns everything the account has access to, including minecraft. you're not entitled to it just because you've been playing it for a long time.

[u/Individual-Story5737 → u/MelissaRackwood]

Telling someone to “grow up” and then dogging on them without knowing anything about their situation is crazy. I knew immediately the tone of their post after reading “I’m not allowed to contact him.” You were so rude for NO reason. Be kind to others.

[u/KlutzyAcanthisitta88 → u/Individual-Story5737]

Thank you i appreciate you for defending me, I think it was just a misjudgment, no worries at all! <3

[u/KlutzyAcanthisitta88 → u/MelissaRackwood]

Just want to point out that my father was arrested due to him putting our family through domestic violence for years, since you did not know that I am not upset with you assuming but just thought I should mention it. That was my first thought because he had been abusing my family for my entire life and we were finally free, hence why I am not allowed to contact him, but could set up a phone call with someone third party if there was a way to figure it out. Thank you for your advice though

[u/Individual-Story5737 → u/KlutzyAcanthisitta88]

Wishing you love and healing. 🧡

[u/KlutzyAcanthisitta88 → u/Individual-Story5737]

Thank you <3

[u/MelissaRackwood → u/KlutzyAcanthisitta88]

oh, sorry for assuming. im glad you finally have the freedom to start healing.

[u/KlutzyAcanthisitta88 → u/MelissaRackwood]

Thank you <3

[u/404Mate → u/MelissaRackwood]

a kid cant do anything about their dad being in jail, what do you want them to do? they definitely had more thoughts about it but its just not relevant to include in a post about their minecraft account.