Mojang Redeem Guide:

Important Note:
To play Multiplayer/Realm, you must redeem the game on an adult account (Microsoft Account with a date of birth indicating you are over 18). Please double-check or create a new account with a DOB over 18 before redeeming the code. If you’ve redeemed the game on an underage account and wish to play Multiplayer, please contact Contact Xbox Support Here . Note that we are unable to assist with this issue.

Redeem on Microsoft

Step 2.1: Visit https://minecraft.net/en-us/login

Step 2.2: If you already have an Microsoft Account, click “Sign in with Microsoft”, else press “Sign up for free” to create an account.
(Make sure you remember this account as you need to sign in this account in Step 2.5 later.)

Step 2.3: Visit https://account.microsoft.com/billing/redeem and paste your redeem code, then press “Next” and follow the on page instruction to complete your redemption.

Step 2.4: Visit: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/download/ to download the Minecraft launcher.

Note: If you’re facing error with Windows 10/11 installer, please install the game with Windows 7/8 installer available from download link above.

Step 2.5: Start Minecraft Launcher from your computer, then login with the Microsoft account that you redeemed the game in Step 2.3.

You should see “Play” button instead of “Play Demo” in Minecraft Launcher if you’re logging the correct account as you redeemed the code on Step 2.2. If you logged in the wrong account and wish to change account, in Minecraft Launcher top left corner, click the account name / profile photo to sign out and sign in again.

Redeem on minecraft.net (Only if above steps does not work)

Step 1.1: Visit https://minecraft.net/en-us/login

Step 1.2: If you already have an Microsoft Account, click “Sign in with Microsoft”, else press “Sign up for free” to create an account.

(Make sure you remember this account as you need to sign in this account in Step 1.6 later.)

Step 1.3: Visit https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/msaprofile/redeem

Step 1.4: Enter your redeem code and Submit, follow the on-page redeem steps to complete your redemption.
(Note: Despite page mentioning Java Edition, you will still receive your Java & Bedrock Edition)

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* Getting error while redeeming here? Please try redeeming at Microsoft Account here.

Step 1.5: Visit: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/download/ to download the Minecraft launcher.

Note: If you’re facing error with Windows 10/11 installer, please install the game with Windows 7/8 installer available from download link above.

Step 1.6: Start Minecraft Launcher from your computer, then login with the Microsoft account that you redeemed the game on Step 1.3.

You should see “Play” button instead of “Play Demo” in Minecraft Launcher if you’re logging the correct account as you redeemed the code on Step 1.2. If you logged in the wrong account and wish to change account, in Minecraft Launcher top left corner, click the account name / profile photo to sign out and sign in again.
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