How to Unlink Microsoft Account from PS5 (Minecraft & Other Games)

If you need to unlink your Microsoft account from PlayStation 5, this is typically done within specific games like Minecraft that use Microsoft accounts for cross-platform play. Unlike Discord or Spotify, there's no system-level Microsoft integration in PS5 settings.

Important: Before You Unlink

Warning: Sony and Microsoft enforce a permanent link policy for games like Minecraft:

• Once linked, you can generally only re-link the same Microsoft account
• You cannot switch to a different Microsoft account on the same PSN ID
• To use a different Microsoft account, you would need a new PlayStation Network account

Unlinking is primarily useful for troubleshooting, not for switching accounts.

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Method 1: Unlink via Minecraft on PS5

This is the primary method for disconnecting your Microsoft account from the PS5.

1. Launch Minecraft on your PS5
2. From the main menu, select Settings
3. Navigate to the Profile or Account tab
4. Select Unlink Microsoft Account
   • If signed in, you may see "Sign out of your Microsoft Account" instead
5. Read the warning about marketplace items and Minecoins
6. Check the acknowledgment boxes
7. Select Unlink to confirm

Your Microsoft account is now disconnected from Minecraft on this PS5.

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Method 2: Revoke Permissions via Microsoft Account

This method revokes the permission token from Microsoft's side, forcing the PS5 to request credentials again.

1. Visit account.microsoft.com and sign in
2. Click on the Privacy tab
3. Scroll to Apps and services section
4. Click Apps and services that can access your data
5. Find Minecraft or PlayStation Network in the list
6. Click Edit
7. Select Remove these permissions

Next time you launch Minecraft on PS5, you'll be prompted to sign in again.

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Why Unlink Your Microsoft Account?

Reason	When Unlinking Helps
Login errors	"Something went wrong" or "Failed to login" errors after updates
Corrupted data	Account data cached on console has become corrupted
Cross-play issues	Friends can't join or multiplayer not working
Privacy	Revoke data sharing between Sony and Microsoft
Accidental link	Linked wrong account (limited fix - see warning above)

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What You Keep After Unlinking

• Local worlds: Saved on your PS5 storage - not affected
• PlayStation trophies: Remain on your PSN account
• PS Store purchases: Not affected by Microsoft unlinking

What Becomes Inaccessible

• Minecoins: Tied to Microsoft account - need to re-link to access
• Marketplace purchases: Skins, texture packs require re-linking
• Realms: Subscription access requires the linked Microsoft account
• Cross-platform friends: Need to re-link to see Xbox/PC friends

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Re-linking Your Microsoft Account

After unlinking, you can re-link by:

1. Launch Minecraft on PS5
2. Select Sign In with a Microsoft Account
3. Follow the on-screen prompts
4. Enter your Microsoft credentials when prompted

Remember: You can only re-link the same Microsoft account that was originally linked to your PSN.

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Troubleshooting After Unlinking

Still getting login errors after re-linking

• Clear the PS5 game cache by closing Minecraft completely
• Restart your PS5
• Check that Minecraft is updated to the latest version

Can't find the unlink option

• Ensure you're looking in Minecraft's in-game settings, not PS5 system settings
• If already signed out, you'll see "Sign In" instead of "Unlink"

Want to use a different Microsoft account

• Due to the permanent link policy, your only option is to create a new PSN account
• This means starting fresh with a new PlayStation profile

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Related Articles

• How to Recover a Microsoft Account
• How to Delete a Microsoft Account Permanently