How To Get Minecraft Bedrock For Free With Java

This wikiHow teaches you how to download the free demo versions of Minecraft on a computer or a smartphone, as well as how to download the Bedrock Edition (also known as the Windows 10 edition) of Minecraft if you already own the classic Java edition. There is no legal way to obtain a free, full copy of the Java edition of Minecraft; if you want the full version of Minecraft, you'll have to buy it.

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Click ☰ MENU. It's in the top-right corner of the page. A menu will appear.

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Click TRIAL & DOWNLOAD . You'll find this option near the bottom-right corner of the menu.
- Minecraft only works on Macbooks and PCs.
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Click DOWNLOAD . This green button is on the right side of the page.
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Install Minecraft. Double-click the Minecraft setup file, then follow the on-screen instructions.
- On a Mac, you'll first need to verify the download before you can proceed with the setup.
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Open Minecraft. Its app icon resembles a block of dirt with grass on top of it. Once you open Minecraft, you'll be prompted to enter your Minecraft account information, after which point you'll be able to play the demo for 100 minutes.
- If you don't have a Minecraft account, create one first.
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Make sure that you own a copy of Minecraft. If you already have a copy of classic Minecraft (purchased before October 19th, 2018 ^[1]), you can download the Bedrock Edition (formerly known as the "Windows 10" edition) of Minecraft for free.
- If you own a copy of Minecraft on Mac, you can download the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft for free on a PC.
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Log into your Mojang account. Enter your Minecraft email address and password, then click Log in. This will log you into the Mojang account that you used to buy Minecraft.
- Make sure that you're using the account with which you bought your initial version of Minecraft.
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Find the "Minecraft for Windows 10" section. This heading should be near the middle of the page.
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Click Claim your free copy . You'll find this button to the right of the "Minecraft for Windows 10" heading. You should be redirected to the Microsoft Store.
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Click Redeem . It's to the right of the Minecraft logo.
- You may first be prompted to log into your Microsoft account. If so, enter your email address and password before continuing.
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Wait for Minecraft to download. Once Minecraft's Bedrock Edition finishes downloading, you should be able to find it in the Start

menu.

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Make sure that you own a copy of Minecraft. If you already have a copy of classic Minecraft on your Xbox One, you can download the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft for free.
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Select the Store tab. Scroll right to the Store tab at the top of the screen, then press A on your controller.
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Select Search and press A . It's in the middle of the Store screen.
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Type in minecraft. Use the on-screen keyboard to do so.
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Press ☰ . It's below and to the right of the "Guide" button on your Xbox One controller. This will search for the Minecraft game.
- You can no longer purchase the Xbox One edition of Minecraft from the Store.
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Select Minecraft and press A . It should be one of the top results in the Store. Doing so will open the Minecraft page.
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Select Get and press A . This button is to the right of the Minecraft image.
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Wait for Minecraft to finish installing. Once it does, you'll be able to find it in the My games and apps menu.

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How would I get a virus?

If you download it from somewhere other than the official Minecraft website, then the Minecraft that you downloaded may contain malware. This is why it's recommended to download software from secure websites.
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Can I get Minecraft Pocket Edition for the Kindle Fire?

Yes, you should be able to download it from your application store.
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Does the demo of Minecraft allow multiplayer?

No. In order to play multiplayer, you must purchase Minecraft on whatever device you choose.
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Can I download the Xbox version from Windows?

You can, but it would be much more complicated, so I would just do it on the Xbox directly.
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Is there any way to play multiplayer on servers like Hypixel through Tlauncher?

Tlauncher cannot connect to multiplayer on Minecraft, as it is blocked. If you really want to play multiplayer it's a good idea to purchase Minecraft, as Tlauncher could be illegal in your region.
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Do I need a WiFi connection to play the Minecraft demo?

No. You will need to download the client which will require a connection, but you don't need a connection to play once it's been downloaded.
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How do I download the full game of Minecraft?

If you have bought a copy of Minecraft, head to minecraft.net and go to the "Downloads" section. From there you can download Minecraft and play.
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How can I get Minecraft Bedrock for free?

If you have the Windows 10 edition for Xbox, you get it for free on PC. Otherwise, you'll just have to try the demo.
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Can two or more people use the same Minecraft account at the same time to play together on the same map or server?

No. You need separate accounts to play multiplayer Minecraft at the same time on the same server.
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How can I download Minecraft free edition on Android?

There is no way to download Minecraft on any Android device. You would have to buy it from Google Play.

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If you have the Xbox One version of Minecraft installed, you may be prompted to upgrade to the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft when opening it.

Attempting to download the full version of Minecraft from a third-party website is illegal, and may result in your computer getting a virus.

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To get the Minecraft demo for free, go to the Minecraft website and click on the menu bar in the top-right corner of the page. From here, tap on "Trial and Download," which should be near the bottom of the menu. Then, click the green "Download" button and double click the Minecraft setup file to install the game on your computer. To finish the installation, follow the on-screen instructions. When you're done with the set-up, click on the app icon, which looks like a block of dirt with grass on top. Once the app opens, you'll be prompted to enter your account information, after which you'll have 100 minutes to play the demo for free. To learn how to use the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft on Windows, keep reading!

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