Fix Not Authenticated Error With Minecraft.net In Minecraft

Some users of Minecraft They report that they can no longer join a Minecraft server. The error message displayed is Not authenticated with Minecraft.net. This issue is confirmed to occur in Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Windows 11If you want to know more about this error and its potential solutions, be sure to read this guide.

What causes the not authenticated error with Minecraft.net?

After looking into this issue in depth and looking at other users' reports, it turns out that there are several different issues that can cause this error message. Here is a list of the potential culprits of this Minecraft error:

• Remnants of previous account login: It turns out that this error is quite common in situations where you have recently changed your Minecraft nickname. In this case, you should be able to fix the problem by forcing the server to acknowledge the change by logging out of your account before logging back in. This is only effective in those situations where the account details have been recently changed.
• The HOSTS file contains conflicting data:There are situations where the hosts file can facilitate conflicting sharing of domain information related to Mojang or Minecraft. If this scenario is applicable, you should be able to fix the problem by editing the hosts file and removing any mention of Mojang or Minecraft before relaunching the game.
• WTFast (or similar software) interference: According to many users who have to deal with high latency, WTFast and some other similar tools that claim to improve in-game latency are known to cause this error with Hypixel servers. To fix this problem, all you can do is disable active optimization and uninstall the software completely if the problem persists.
• Using Accounts hacked: Please note that a variety of servers will not immediately allow hacked accounts obtained from questionable sources such as Mcleaks or Minshafter. If you are using a cracked account and are experiencing this problem on Hypixel and other reputable servers, your only option is to obtain a legitimate Minecraft account (from the official website or an authorized reseller) or continue playing on cracked servers only.
• Account related issue- There is also the scenario where the issue occurs due to a temporary ban or account restriction that is automatically applied. In this case, if you feel that you have not violated the rules and Terms of Service of Mincraft in any way, please contact Mojang support and ask for clarification.

How to fix not authenticated error message with Minecraft.net?

Now that you are familiar with all the potential scenarios that could trigger the error Not authenticated with Minecraft.netHere is a list of methods that other affected users have successfully used to fix it and play the game normally.

Refresh login session

As it turns out, this particular issue is often reported to occur in situations where you have recently changed your Minecraft nickname name. There is nothing wrong with this, of course, but due to the way the game is built, the server will not recognize the new game until you log in once again with your Minecraft account.

If you find yourself in this particular scenario, you should be able to fix the issue by logging out of your account and then logging back in.

You can do this by clicking on the drop-down menu associated with your account (top left corner of the screen), then click Logout in the context menu that just appeared.

Once you have successfully logged out of your account, log back in by inserting your Minecraft account credentials again and see if you still receive the error. Not authenticated with Minecraft.net when you try to join or create a server.

If the same type of problem still occurs, you can try the following method.

Remove mentions of Minecraft from the hosts file

It turns out that another fairly common reason why you might expect to see the message Not authenticated with Minecraft.net This is a scenario where your HOSTS file contains conflicting information about the game (Minecraft) or the game editor (Majong).

Nota: The HOSTS file is a plain text file that Windows uses to map connections between an IP address and domain names. This file is capable of overriding DNS and redirecting URLs or IP addresses to different locations depending on how it is configured.

If the Hots file on your computer contains information that points the launcher to the wrong domain, you should be able to fix the error Not authenticated with Minecraft.net quickly by editing the HOSTS file and making sure to remove any lines that currently mention Mojang or Minecraft.

Important: This operation will force your operating system to ignore any domains that are linked to certain IP addresses, which should allow you to connect and create servers without encountering the same problem.

Follow the instructions below for a quick guide on how to remove any mention of Minecraft and Mojang from your HOSTS file:

• Start by pressing the key Windows + R to open a dialog box Run. Then, type the command '%SystemRoot%\System32\ drivers \ etc' within the vox text, concludes by pressing Enter.
• Once you are inside the folder, look for the file hosts (not the file hosts.ics). Once you see it, right click on it and select the option To open with, then press where it says Memo pad o Notepad++ if you have it installed.

• Next, you need to scroll to the bottom of the file HOSTS and check if any lines are dedicated to Mojang or Minecraft. If you notice any of them, right-click on each one and delete the line completely.

• Once the HOSTS file has been successfully cleaned of any mention of Mojang or Minecraft, go ahead and save your changes by clicking Archive (on the ribbon bar at the top) and then on Save.

• Finally, now that the file has been modified, hosts, restart your PC and launch Minecraft once the next startup is complete to see if the issue is now resolved.

If the problem is still not solved, you can try the following method that we will describe below.

Disable or uninstall WTFast (or equivalent software)

It turns out that you can also expect to deal with this problem in those situations where you are using WTFast (or similar software) to improve latency in Minecraft or other games you are currently playing.

According to many of the affected users, you can expect to encounter the error Not authenticated with Minecraft.net due to interference that causes Hypixel (or a different minigame server) is inaccessible.

If you find yourself in this scenario, you should first start by disabling the connection optimization related to Minecraft. In WTFast, you can do this by disabling the option Optimize connection associated with Minecraft.

After doing so, launch Minecraft once again and see if the problem is now fixed.

If the same type of problem keeps occurring even after Active Optimization is enabled, you should go ahead with uninstalling this tool completely. To do this, it is important that you follow each of the following steps:

• Press the Windows key + R to open a Run dialog box. Then you need to type the following command correctly 'appwiz.cpl' inside the text box, then you have to press Log in to open the menu Programs and characteristics.

Nota: If User Account Control (UAC) If prompted, click Yes to grant administrator access.

• Once you are inside the Programs and Features menu, you will scroll down the list of installed programs and locate WTFast (or equivalent software) that you suspect is causing the issue with Minecraft.

• Once you're inside the uninstall screen, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation, then restart your PyC and see if the Not authenticated with Minecraft.net error is now fixed.

If the same type of problem continues to occur, move on to the next solution.

Use a legitimate account

It turns out that this particular problem is often associated with using a hacked account or an account obtained from a questionable third-party website.

The error Not authenticated with Minecraft.net' a It is often associated with an account obtained from McLeaks or a similar website.

If you are using an account obtained from a questionable third-party reseller like Mcleaks or Mineshafter, it is likely that your alternative has been banned. This is fairly typical for people trying to connect to a Hypixel server.

In this case, there is nothing you can do other than make sure you are using a legitimate account to fix the problem.

In case your Minecraft account was obtained through legitimate means and you are still unable to join Hypixel servers (even after following all the methods above), try the following potential solution.

Contact Mojang Support

If none of the above methods have proven effective in your case and you are convinced that you are using a legitimate account and have not violated Minecraft's Terms of Service, the only option left at your disposal is to contact Mojang Support.

You can do this by accessing the official help page, then scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click on Contact in the list of options displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Next, go through the on-screen form selecting the language, game title, and platform. When prompted to select the question category, choose Account support.

Finally, fill in the remaining details, explaining the problem as thoroughly as possible within the box. How can we help?  and press Submit. In most cases, you will receive a response within 24 hours. This way you can resolve the error. Thank you for reading, we are in a new post.