Essential can fail to authenticate your connection due to various reasons. The guides below help you fix common issues.

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Are you currently using pirated Minecraft?

Essential is incompatible with pirated versions of Minecraft, as it necessitates Mojang's authentication process. To fully enjoy Essential, we recommend purchasing the game from Minecraft's official site.

Have you previously used pirated Minecraft?

This article gives you instructions on how to fix problems caused by pirated versions of the game.

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