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Minecraft – How to fix ‘Oops your Microsoft Account Was Disconnected’

Fight the disconnection.

Minecraft is a highly popular game on multiple platforms, but to get the best experience and use cross play, you will need a Microsoft account. Unfortunately, some players have been running into issues, one of which causes your Microsoft account to get disconnected. This may leave you wondering how to solve the Oops your Microsoft Account Was Disconnected error in Minecraft.

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How to fix "Oops your Microsoft Account Was Disconnected" error in Minecraft

The Oops your Microsoft Account Was Disconnected error for Minecraft is an annoying one that will prevent you from being able to play the game through your account. This error primarily occurs for Xbox and PC users, and we recommend trying a few options to solve this issue. Here is how to fix the Minecraft Oops your Microsoft Account Was Disconnected error.

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  • Xbox
    • Method 1
      • Go to Xbox Settings.
      • Select Network Setting.
      • Click on Alternate Mac Address.
      • Clear this.
      • Restart your internet.
    • Method 2
      • Open Xbox Settings.
      • Select System.
      • Then go to Console Info.
      • Click Reset this Xbox.
      • Finally, select Keep My Games And Apps.
  • PC
    • Type wf.msc into your search bar.
    • Select Inbound Rules.
    • Choose New Rule.
    • Select Program.
    • Select Minecraft.
    • Pick Allow Connection.
    • Hit Next.
    • Name the Connection.
    • Select Port.
    • Use the TCP and Specific Port options.
    • Allow the connection.
    • Name this rule.
    • Restart your internet and computer.

If these solutions do not solve the Oops your Microsoft Account Was Disconnected error for Minecraft, you can try uninstalling and reinstalling Minecraft. If all else fails, contact Mojang Support for further instructions and advice.

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Justin has been diving into fantasy worlds since he can remember. He is a certified nerd who has a deep love of reading, writing, and hiking. He has been writing since his college days, but specifically in gaming for two years. His favorite games are The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Hollow Knight, Celeste, and Banjo Kazooie.