Minecraft: forgot password - what to do?
If you forget your Minecraft password, you will no longer be able to access the Mojang services. This practical tip explains how to reactivate your Minecraft account.
Minecraft: Reset forgotten password at Mojang
Mojang is Minecraft's official distribution platform through which you manage your account. If you have forgotten your password, you can restore it via the website:
- Visit the Mojang recovery website and enter your email address in the text box. Then click the "Request password reset" button.
- Within a few minutes you will find an email in your inbox entitled "Reset your password". If the message does not appear, you should check the spam folder.
- In the email you will find a link that you can use to reset your password.
- Clicking on it will take you to a subpage of Mojang. Enter your new password there twice and click on the "Reset password" button.
With your new password, you should choose a code that is as secure as possible, so that only you can access your account data. In another practical tip, we will therefore explain how to create a secure password.