Minecraft Migration Cape

The Minecraft Migration Cape is a free cosmetic cape that was awarded to players who migrated their legacy Mojang account to a Microsoft account. It's one of the most recognizable capes in the game, with its distinct purple exterior and gold interior lining.

What Is the Migration Cape?

When Microsoft acquired Mojang in 2014, players eventually needed to migrate their old Mojang accounts to Microsoft accounts. As an incentive, Mojang offered a free exclusive cape to anyone who completed the migration process.

• Design: Purple exterior with a gold interior — features a subtle Mojang-to-Microsoft transition pattern
• Availability: Java Edition only (displays in-game on your character's back)
• Rarity: Millions of players have this cape, but it's still considered desirable because it was time-limited

How to Get the Migration Cape (Step-by-Step)

If you still have an unmigrated Mojang account, here's how the migration process worked:

1. Log in at minecraft.net — Visit minecraft.net and sign in with your old Mojang credentials (email + password).
2. Look for the migration banner — If your account is eligible, you'll see a prompt saying "Move your Mojang account to a Microsoft account."
3. Click "Get Started" — This begins the migration wizard.
4. Sign into your Microsoft account — You'll be prompted to log in with (or create) a Microsoft account. This is the account that will own your Minecraft game going forward.
5. Confirm the migration — Review the details and confirm. Your Minecraft profile, worlds, and purchases will transfer.
6. Claim your cape — After migration completes, the Migration Cape is automatically added to your account. Go to your profile at minecraft.net to equip it.

Is the Migration Cape Still Available in 2026?

If you migrated your account before the deadline, the cape should already be in your profile. To check:

1. Go to minecraft.net and log in with your Microsoft account.
2. Navigate to My Profile.
3. Look under the Capes section — the Migration Cape should appear if you completed migration.
4. Click on it to equip it.

How to Equip the Migration Cape

Java Edition:

1. Go to minecraft.net/profile and log in.
2. Scroll down to the Capes section.
3. Click on the Migration Cape to select it.
4. Launch Minecraft Java Edition — the cape will appear on your character.

In-Game (Java):

In some versions, you can also change capes from the game's skin selection menu without visiting the website.

Missed the Deadline? Here's What to Do

If you missed the migration window, there's no official way to get the Migration Cape anymore. However, there are real alternatives:

• Win one through our Discord giveaways — We regularly give away Minecraft accounts that include the Migration Cape. This is your best shot at getting one in 2026.
• Watch for future cape promotions — Mojang continues to release new capes through events like Minecraft Live.
• Use Bedrock's free capes — If you play Bedrock, the character creator has free cape options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy the Migration Cape?

No. The Migration Cape is not sold anywhere. It's exclusively tied to accounts that completed the Mojang-to-Microsoft migration. Any site claiming to sell migration capes is a scam.

Can I transfer the cape to another account?

No. Capes are permanently bound to the Minecraft account. There is no cape trading or transfer system in Minecraft.

I migrated but don't see the cape — what do I do?

Log into minecraft.net with your Microsoft account and check your profile's cape section. If it's not there, contact Minecraft Support — some accounts experienced delays during migration.