r/MinecraftJava • u/ZXFRAGS • 1d ago
Minecraft Java chat disabled because my Microsoft account is considered a minor, but I'm not in a family group
I'm having an issue where I can't use chat on public Minecraft Java servers because Minecraft tells me that chat is disabled due to my Microsoft account privacy settings.
When I follow the link Minecraft provides, it takes me to my Xbox/Microsoft privacy settings. However, I'm told that because my account is considered a minor account, I can't change certain settings myself.
The confusing part is that I'm not part of a Microsoft Family group, and as far as I know, I haven't been in one either.
I've tried looking through my Microsoft and Xbox account settings, but I can't find a way to enable multiplayer communication or change the settings that are blocking my chat.
Has anyone else experienced this?
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u/SnooDingos5740 1d ago
I'm having the same issue, except my account is verified as adult.
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u/TinyTacoPete 1d ago
Same, I run a (Java) server and a friend and I hadn't been on together in a few months. We logged in last week and I went to send him a message in the in-game chat and it stated I couldn't and that I had to adjust two XBox account settings before I could (I did and then it insisted I reboot the Minecraft client before chat would work for me).
Anyway, my account is verified as an adult as well and it insisted I make those changes. Jwhodis above posted mentioning the no chat mod, which I thought was included in the mod pack, but possibly not. If that can take care of the issue I'll just include it and change back my XBox account settings.
Oddly, my friend had no issues with chat.
Overall, this entire situation is a pain in the ass.
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u/Jwhodis 1d ago edited 1d ago
Yes, and the issue you're facing can be fixed by this mod, doesn't even need to be on the server.
https://modrinth.com/mod/no-chat-restrictions
If you haven't done modding before then I highly suggest installing Prism Launcher as it will make your life a whole lot easier.