Minecraft is on almost every device, but the way you get it is a little different on each one. Always get it from an official store: it is safer, you get updates, and your purchase is tied to your account so you can download it again any time.
Windows PC
- Go to minecraft.net or the Microsoft Store and buy Minecraft for PC.
- Download the Minecraft Launcher from minecraft.net or the Microsoft Store.
- Sign in with your Microsoft account and install Minecraft for Windows, which is Bedrock Edition.
Next, learn how to install add-ons.
Mac and Linux
Bedrock Edition does not officially run on Mac or Linux. There are community launchers that can run it, see our Bedrock launchers guide.
Android
Open the Google Play Store, search for Minecraft, and buy it. It installs like any app. Updates come through the Play Store.
iPhone and iPad
Open the App Store, search for Minecraft, buy it and install it.
Consoles
On Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, buy Minecraft from the console's own store. These are all Bedrock Edition, so you can play with friends on phones and PCs.
Is there a free version?
- There is an official free trial on some devices, so you can try the game before you buy.
- Minecraft Classic, the very first version from 2009, can be played for free in a web browser.
- Schools may have Minecraft Education.
Avoid "free Minecraft APK" sites
Sites that offer the full game for free are pirated copies. They often come with ads, fake updates, or even malware, they cannot sign in to your Microsoft account, and you lose access to Realms, the Marketplace and many servers. It is never worth the risk. The official game is a one-time purchase, and many stores have sales.
After you install
- Sign in with a Microsoft account to play online and keep your purchases. See how to make a Microsoft account for Minecraft.
- Check out the most useful settings.
- Try your first add-on with my install guide.
