How To Download Minecraft For Free

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Understand the risks and legality. TLauncher is an unofficial Minecraft launcher. Using it is against Mojang''s End User License Agreement. Additionally, it may contain viruses and malware that can be harmful to your computer. It is recommended that you use a VPN while using TLauncher and that you scan the downloaded file for viruses before using it.


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Go to https://mc-launcher.com/special/minecraft in a web browser. This is the website you can use to download TLauncher. It''s the tiny text below "Get It Now" at the bottom of the page. This takes you to a page that has a direct download link for TLauncher. - Alternatively, you can click one of the download icons for your operating system. However, this will take you to AdFly, which is a sketchy website that contains lots of adware, malware, and viruses. If you do go to AdFly, don''t click anything. Just wait 7 seconds and click Skip in the upper-right corner. Your download should start on its own.


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Click Request download links. It''s the blue button on the left. This will take you to a download site. You will need to wait about 7 seconds before the download will be ready.


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Click the download file for your operating system. The blue icon with the Windows logo will download a .exe file for Windows. The blue button with the Apple logo will download a .jar (Java) file. This can be used to install the launcher on Mac. This will download the launcher.


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Open the "TLauncher-MCL" file. By default, your downloaded files can be found in your "Downloads" folder. On PC, it''s a .exe file. On all other systems, it''s a .jar file. - In order to run TLauncher, you must install the latest version of Java on your computer.


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Click the drop-down menu at the top. It''s the menu that says "Create at least one account". This displays a drop-down menu.


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Click Create and manage accounts. It''s the only option in the drop-down menu. It''s next to an icon that resembles a gear.


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Click the green + icon. It''s the first option below the box on the left. This allows you to create a new account.


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Click Free (w/o password). It''s the second option in the box on the right. This option allows you to create a free account. - Alternatively, you can click Mojang.com account, if you already have a Minecraft account.


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Enter a username and click Add account. Enter your desired in-game username in the space provided and click Add account below the field.


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Select your account and click the icon that resembles a house. Your account is listed in the box on the left. Click it to highlight the account you want to use. Then click the orange button that resembles a house below the box on the left.


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Click Install and Play Game or Enter Game. The first time you play, you will need to install the game. Every other time, you can click Enter the game to start playing for free.


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Go to https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/download/ in a web browser. This is the website where you can download Minecraft and try the demo for free.


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Click Download. It''s the green button in the center of the screen. This downloads the launcher for the Java version of Minecraft. - Alternatively, you can find free demo versions of Minecraft for Playstation and Xbox from the Playstation Store or Xbox Store.


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Install the Minecraft Launcher. Use the following steps to install the Minecraft Launcher. - Open the "Minecraftinstaller.msi" file in your web browser or "Downloads" folder.
- Click Next.
- Click Change and select an install location (optional).
- Click Next
- Click Install.
- Click Yes.
- Click Finish.


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Open the Minecraft Launcher. It has an icon that resembles a Minecraft dirt and grass block. Click the icon in the Windows Start menu or Applications folder on Mac to open the Minecraft Launcher. - In order to run the Minecraft Launcher, you must install the latest version of Java on your computer.


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Click Sign Up. It''s the option below the log in screen on the Minecraft Launcher. This opens a web browser you can use to sign up for a Minecraft account.


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Enter your email address and password. In order to play the Minecraft demo, you''ll need to fill out the form and register for an account. Enter your email address twice to confirm it and then enter your desired password.


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Click Create account. It''s the green button below the sign-up page. This will send a confirmation email to your email address with a confirmation code.


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Open the verification email. Check your email using whatever email application you use. Look for a verification email from Mojang Studios. This email contains a 4-digit verification code.


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Enter the verification code and click Verify. Enter the verification code from your email address in the Minecraft sign-up page and click Verify.


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Open the Minecraft Launcher and log in. If the Minecraft launcher isn''t already open, click the icon to open the Minecraft Launcher and log in with the email address and password associated with your Minecraft account.


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Click Play Demo. This launches the Minecraft demo. You can play the demo version for free for 100 minutes over a maximum period of 5 days.[2] X Expert Source Zac Churchill
Minecraft Specialist Expert Interview. 2 December 2020. Then you will need to purchase Minecraft. You can purchase either the Java version of Minecraft, the Windows 10 Edition, or the Mobile versions.


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Go to https://classic.minecraft.net/ in your web browser. This website loads the classic 2009 version of Minecraft in your web browser. This version doesn''t have all the features that the latest version of Minecraft has, but it is a nice way to experience older versions of Minecraft for free.


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Enter a username. Enter the username you want to use in-game in the blank space in the center of the screen. You can use any username you want.


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Click Start. This will launch the classic game in your web browser.


Yes you can, though there are some restrictions. For example, you will not be able to change your skin.
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Why can''t I just go to Media Fire and download it for free?


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Once you download it you need a Premium Mojang Account and so it won''t work.
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Is the education edition of Minecraft free? Can anyone use it?


Yes, but only for people with a Microsoft 365 education account. Even regular accounts don''t work.
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How do I get my user information if my parents took Minecraft away from me?


Odds are there will be a "Forgot your username?" button when you''re trying to sign in, and you may be able to reset it. If not, you may just need to wait until your parents give it back to you.
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If I already have an account, and currently have Minecraft, can I download it on a different computer with my own credentials?


Yes, you can. I''ve done this on many machines before.
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How do I get free Minecraft on iOS and Android?


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You download Apkhere and search for Minecraft, then press download. It will be the latest version.
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After the demo ends, what happens? Will I be able to open it again and play?


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After the time is up you freeze and are unable to break blocks. When you leave the world you have to start again, which is the downside to the demo version.
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Can I download Minecraft without the demo world?


Actually, the copy of Minecraft that you will be downloading is the full version, only with limited gameplay. You can then buy the full version directly from the game if you want with no further downloads.
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Why can''t I use SK Launcher when I downloaded Minecraft for free?


You can use that launcher if you don''t have any problems with running it. If one launcher doesn''t work, try another cracked Minecraft launcher.
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Can I play the demo version of Minecraft offline?


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No. You need to connect to the server, so you need to be online.
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Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. In addition, pirated versions of the game can suffer from connectivity issues which can make multiplayer unplayable.


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If you like playing Minecraft, buy the full version. You''ll be showing your support for the developers and allowing them to continue improving the game.


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Minecraft free trials are available on PC and Xbox.[3] X Expert Source Zac Churchill
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↑ Zac Churchill. Minecraft Specialist. Expert Interview. 2 December 2020.
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This article was co-authored by Zac Churchill and by wikiHow staff writer, Travis Boylls. Zac Churchill is from Davidson, North Carolina, and currently attends Tufts University. He has played Minecraft for over eight years and has extensive knowledge on how to play Minecraft and how the game has changed over the different versions. Specifically, Zac has expert experience in survival worlds, large builds on creative mode, and server design/upkeep. This article has been viewed 1,143,746 times.


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Article SummaryX1. Go to https://mc-launcher.com/special/minecraft in a web browser.
2. Scroll down and click Direct Download.
3. Click Request Direct Download.
4. Download the correct version for your operating system (watch out for malware and fake download links).
5. Open the "TLauncher-MCL" file.
6. Click the drop-down menu at the top and select "Create and manage accounts".
7. Fela.London (+) icon.
8. Click Free (w/o password).
9. Enter a username and click Add account.
10. Select your account and click the orange icon that resembles a house.
11. Click Install and Play or Enter the game.
To learn more, like how to play for free using a friend’s account, read on!