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Minecraft Java Edition - Multiplayer Option disabled

Anonymous
2020-12-14T16:29:57+00:00

we bought the Minecraft Java Edition to use it in multiplayer mode, but this option is disabled. Error message is 'Multiplayer is disabled. Please check your Microsoft account settings'. Unfortunately we can't find anything that could be changed. Any ideas? Thx!

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-12-21T19:13:53+00:00

    ok I've found this its like start here:

    https://account.microsoft.com/family/

    then pick More Options > Xbox settings - this will take you to the xbox account, that is linked to the MS one and there go to Privacy & online settings, then pick a child login and the second tab is Xbox1 / Win10 online security page where you can allow the kid to play multiplayer games (second option from the bottom)

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-12-17T11:26:17+00:00

    I'm very sorry to say this but this wasn't helpful. It was the guid for the Windows 10 edition you recommended me to read but I play in the Java edition. They say the problem is my Micosoft account but I allready cheked everything and couldn't find anything.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-12-23T12:56:41+00:00

    How can the solution to such a stupid problem be something we have to go through so many steps for. This app is not even available in my country. Thank god we finally fixed it. It was unnecessary to add so many extra steps to the Java edition. I'm sorry Microsoft but this is just sad. Can't even make it easy for a parent to get their child a Christmas present? Why can't we simply make a mojang account to play Minecraft anymore?

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-12-19T23:38:57+00:00

    omg this happened to me too and it's SO frustrating.

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-12-21T21:05:06+00:00

    Still can't access Multiplayer on my minecraft: Java edition on iMac. Here is what I found. Looks like to manage the settings you need XBox Family Settings app. XBox webpage says this app can be downloaded from AppStore, but it's not there. 

    What is going on? I paid for minecraft for my son, when he will be able to play it? 

    Manage a child’s content in the Xbox Family Settings app

    Decide if a member can play multiplayer games with their friends.

    Note If a member wants to play Minecraft, you’ll need to have this option turned on.

    1. Sign in to the app with an organizer’s Microsoft account, and then do one of the following to get to Settings:
      • Select the tile for the member you want to manage, and then select the Settings icon in the top-right corner of the Family screen.
      • Select the Settings icon at the bottom of the Familyscreen, and then select the tile for the member you want to manage.
    2. Select the Multiplayer tile and turn Allowoff or on.

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