How to Get Minecraft on Your Chromebook
Easy to do, but might be resource-intensive
Minecraft supports many devices ranging from mobile phones to tablets, gaming consoles, and handheld consoles. You can also play Minecraft on Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS computers.
If you use a Chromebook, we’ll show you how to install and run different Minecraft editions on your device. This tutorial covers device requirements, installation instructions, and troubleshooting fixes for issues you might encounter when installing/playing Minecraft on your Chromebook.
Install Minecraft: Bedrock Edition
Minecraft has an official app for Chromebooks or ChromeOS devices in the Google Play Store for $19.99. The app supports access to Minecraft Minecraft, Minecraft Realms, andcross-device play with your friends.
Your Chromebook must meet the minimum device requirements to install “Minecraft: Bedrock Edition” from the Play Store.
Here are recommended hardware and software requirements for the “Minecraft: Bedrock Edition” app:
We recommend updating your Chromebook to the latest version before installing Minecraft.
You might be able to download or install “Minecraft: Bedrock Edition” onlow-end/budget Chromebooksthat don’t meet these requirements. However, note that the app’s performance on these devices may not be smooth or optimal.
Try the followingin-game and out-of-game performance optimization tipsif you’re having trouble running the Bedrock version of Edition on your Chromebook.
Although you don’t need aMicrosoft accountto play Minecraft offline on your Chromebook, you must sign in to Microsoft to connect toRealms servers.
Install Minecraft: Java Edition
Minecraft: Java Edition runs on Mac, Windows, and Linux devices. You can run this Minecraft version on Chromebooks with the Linux development environment enabled.
If your device isn’t Linux-enabled, head toSettings>Advanced>Developers>Linux development environment>Turn on, and follow the installation prompts.
For detailed instructions, refer to our comprehensive tutorial oninstalling Linux distros on Chromebook.
After enabling the Linux environment, connect your Chromebook to the internet, and follow these steps to install Minecraft: Java Edition.
You can also launch the Minecraft app from your Chromebook’s app drawer. Press theSearchkey, open theLinux appsfolder, and selectMinecraft Launcher.
Update your Chromebook’s Linux packages if you have trouble running or installing Minecraft’s Java Edition.
Open your Chromebook’s Linux Terminal, paste sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y in the console, and pressEnter.
Update and reboot your Chromebook if the Minecraft: Java Edition installation still doesn’t work. Open your ChromebookSettingsmenu, selectAbout ChromeOSon the sidebar, and selectRestart.
Try reinstalling the Minecraft Debian file when your Chromebook comes back on. Contact your Chromebook manufacturer if you still can’t install Minecraft or other Linux apps.
Install Minecraft: Education Edition
“Minecraft: Education Edition” is designed for parents, educators, IT admins, camps, clubs, non-profits, and educational organizations to provide students with game-based learning. It includes hundreds of ready-to-teach creative challenges, lessons, tutorials, and other resources for students.
You need a Minecraft: Education Edition license to install and run “Minecraft: Education Edition” on your school/student’s Chromebook. The license costs $5.04/user per year for eligible educational institutions and $12/user per year for non-eligible institutions. For more information, refer to Minecraft’s support article onPurchasing Options for Minecraft Education Licenses.
The “Minecraft: Education Edition” app requires Chromebooks with ChromeOS version 83 (or later), 4GB RAM or higher, and 1 GB free hard drive space (or more). You can install the app on your school or work Chromebook via Google Play Store.
Open the Google Play Store, search for “minecraft education,” and selectInstallon the Minecraft Education app page.
Launch the app and sign in with your school or organizational account. You can also take a demo lesson without signing in.
Contact your school or work administrator if you have issues installing or running Minecraft: Education Edition on your Chromebook.
Play “Minecraft Classic”
Minecraft Classic is one of the earliest versions of the sandbox game. You can play Minecraft Classic alone or with up to nine people for free via any web browser.
Minecraft Classic is only available inCreative Modewith limited inventory items (32 blocks). All you can do is place/mine blocks, create tunnels, chat with other players, and navigate the game location.
Your friends or other players can join the game via any web browser on a Mac, Windows PC, or Chromebook.
Play Minecraft on Chromebook
Installing Minecraft on ChromeOS devices is an easy task. However, the Bedrock and Java editions are resource-intensive, and you might have issues running them on low-end Chromebooks. Contact your device administrator if you can’t install or run Minecraft on a school or work-issued Chromebook.
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