I created a Mojang account and downloaded the Minecraft launcher, but when I started it up, I couldn't log in. Since the log in fields did not require a username, I tried typing in my email, and still couldn't log in. I've tried after resetting my password, but that didn't work either. What am I supposed to do to log in and play?
Minecraft – Why can’t I log into minecraft with a mojang account
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If your account is actually a Mojang account, which I believe all new accounts are, you should actually be using the email address you signed up with in the username box.
Counter intuitive I know, but they still haven't changed it from when you actually used your username.
If you are already using your email address to log in
The login servers may be down. Always check help.mojang.com when you have login problems!
If you have just bought Minecraft, you account will be a Mojang account. This means that
instead of using your username (ex: player1234).
In the username field, you will use your email: (eg: player1234@xyz.com).
Source: https://help.mojang.com/customer/portal/articles/823771-error-logging-in-with-a-mojang-account
When logging into Minecraft with a Mojang account (or a migrated Minecraft account), please be sure to use your email address, not your username, and Mojang account password
Best Answer
Mojang accounts are not Minecraft accounts. You can get a Mojang account for free (it requires no username), but you must actually buy Minecraft to play it. When you buy Minecraft, you will be asked for a username.