# When logging in it asks for a PIN code

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> **Q:&#x20;*****I'm trying to sign in to XBOX or the Microsoft Store using a purchased account, but it's asking me for a PIN, what should I do?***

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**A:&#x20;*****This is not an XBOX or Microsoft Store account, you will not be able to sign in to them. You purchased a Minecraft: Java + Bedrock Edtion account, the game is located at Microsoft, the account is used when logging in only to Minecraft Launcher.***
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**This is Java + Bedrock Edition, this is not Windows 10 Edition, these are two different versions of the game, the launcher from the Microsoft Store will not work for you, you need to download the launcher from the site:** [**https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/download/alternative**](https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/download/alternative)**.**

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***You can use modified launchers, but we are not responsible for the performance of accounts on these launchers. All accounts are tested on the standard launcher.***
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[installing-minecraft-launcher](https://kingbeaze-tm.gitbook.io/instructions/changing-account-data/installing-minecraft-launcher)
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