A Complete Guide to Getting Free Minecoins (And What to Avoid)

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Get Minecoins for free to spend on skins, worlds, and more

Co-authored by Zac Churchill and Amy Bobinger, BA

Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Fact Checked

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Using Microsoft Rewards

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Surveys or Reward Apps

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Winning Minecoins in Giveaways

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What to Avoid

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If you’re into Minecraft, you’ve probably seen the shop loaded with fun skins, texture packs, and even mini-games. But what if you don’t want to pay for Minecoins—is there actually a legitimate way to get them for free? Actually, yes, but it takes a little patience. We’re breaking down how to get free Minecoins from Microsoft Rewards, reward apps, and online giveaways—plus, which scams to avoid.

How do you get Minecoins in Minecraft for Free?

Microsoft Rewards: Earn points for completing searches, surveys, and more.
Reward apps: Earn gift cards through apps like Swagbucks and Mistplay.
Giveaways: Win contests from Microsoft, Mojang, or content creators.

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Getting Free Minecoins with Microsoft Rewards

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Log in to the Xbox app. You don’t have to have an Xbox to use the Xbox app—it’s available on Windows 10/11, Android devices, Apple devices, and even some handheld gaming devices and smart TVs.^{[1]
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Research source} Download the Xbox app, then log in with your Microsoft account.
- If you don’t have one, you can create a Microsoft account by going to signup.live.com.
Once you’re logged in, click on your profile picture in the top left corner of the app. Depending on which version of the app you’re using, you may need to click on My Rewards, or you may be automatically taken to the rewards tab of your profile page.

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Complete tasks in the Xbox app to earn Reward Points. The Xbox app offers several ways to earn Microsoft Rewards. For instance, you might earn points for playing any game on a specific device (like a PC or console), or for trying out a new game. You can also earn bonus points for playing a certain number of days each week or for signing into the mobile app on consecutive days.^{[2]
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- Game Pass is required to access some of the rewarded tasks, but there are still plenty of options for earning points without Game Pass. Game Pass members can sometimes earn Minecoins as a monthly perk, as well.
- On the Rewards home page, choose your reward under “Set a Goal” so you can monitor your progress.
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Visit the Microsoft Rewards site for more chances to earn points. The Microsoft Rewards site offers a variety of additional ways to earn Reward Points. For instance, you can complete daily tasks like performing searches on Bing or taking polls and quizzes. You can also enter sweepstakes to earn Reward Points or even gift cards.^{[3]
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- You can earn bonus points for streaks, so be sure to log into Microsoft Rewards daily to stack your Reward Points faster.
- If your friends sign up using your referral code, you can earn points every time they search using Bing.^{[4]
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Exchange your Reward Points for Minecoins or an Xbox gift card. It can be a grind, but if you keep earning points in the Xbox app and Microsoft Rewards, you’ll eventually get enough Reward Points to use for Minecoins. In the Xbox app, choose Get Rewarded, then choose your rewards under the Shop tab.
- There are two options for redeeming rewards for Minecoins: Either redeem 2,500 points for 330 Minecoins, or save up 5,000 points for a $5 Xbox gift card, then use that to buy Minecoins in the Minecraft shop (you’ll get 1,720 Minecoins). Because you get so many more coins with the Xbox gift card, it’s usually worth saving up for that.
- After you redeem your points, you’ll get a confirmation email, and the rewards will be automatically loaded into your Minecraft account.

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Earning Minecoins from Surveys or Reward Apps

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Earn points for gift cards on survey platforms and reward apps. These options tend to be slow, but there are a few different ways to earn gift cards that you can then redeem for Minecoins. Swagbucks and Mistplay are two popular apps that reward you for completing tasks like taking surveys and playing games.^{[5]
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- Other options include Inbox Dollars, Fetch Rewards, and Playbite.

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Winning Minecoins in Giveaways

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You can sometimes win Minecoins in contests and special promotions. Microsoft and Mojang occasionally run special promotions that allow players to earn free Minecoins. These events aren’t super common, but they do happen, so keep an eye on minecraft.net, the Minecraft marketplace, and official Minecraft socials (including Facebook, Instagram, and X) for announcements.^{[6]
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- YouTubers and streamers sometimes give away Minecoins to their subscribers. But only participate in these events if they’re hosted by an established account that you already follow.
- You might also find giveaways in Minecraft communities on platforms like Discord and r/Minecraft.

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What to Avoid

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Avoid sketchy hacks and generators that claim to give you free Minecoins. Be really skeptical if you find an account or software that promises to give you Minecoins. These are often scams designed to harvest personal information. They could even steal your Minecraft account. Never give your personal information, credit or debit card number, or username and password to anyone who promises you Minecoins in return.^{[7]
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- Minecoin generators: These are typically phishing scams or malware designed to steal your personal information. There are no real Minecoin generators.
- Modded APKs: Modified versions of Minecraft designed to bypass the Minecoin system. Modded APKs can leave you vulnerable to data theft, and your account could potentially be banned from official Minecraft servers.^{[8]
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- Fake giveaways: Some scams involve sending you to a fake website to steal your username and password. Other times, a video might prompt you to leave your account information in a comment. Be very wary of giveaways from unauthorized sources to avoid losing access to your account.