Drowned is another Minecraft error code numerous players have reported they need to fix on Reddit and elsewhere. The message for this error code says: “We could not sign you into your Microsoft Account. Access to Realms, Profiles, and your Marketplace items will be limited… Error Code: Drowned.” Players report they can’t log in to Minecraft on PCs, consoles, and mobile devices whenever this drowned gaming issue occurs. This is how you can fix the Minecraft drowned error on Windows 11/10 PCs.
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Enable and Start Xbox Services
The most widely confirmed way to fix the Minecraft drowned error on Windows PCs is to enable disabled Xbox services. There’s a collection of four Xbox services that need to be activated for Minecraft. This is how you can enable and start the required Xbox Services.
- First, press the Windows logo + R keys simultaneously to access Run.
- Type services.msc inside the Run dialog and press Return.
- Next, double-click the Xbox Accessory Management Service to open its properties window.
The Services window
- Select an Automatic option within the Startup type drop-down menu.
- Click on Start inside the Xbox Accessory Management Service Properties window.
The Startup type drop-down menu
- Save the settings by clicking Apply and OK.
- Repeat the previous four steps by selecting Automatic and Start for the Xbox Live Auth Manager, Xbox Live Game Save, and Xbox Live Networking service.
- Exit the Services window and restart Windows.
Clear Xbox Identity Data
Clearing Xbox identity data is a troubleshooting method for Xbox Live sign-in issues, which the Minecraft drowned error typically is. You can manually clear Xbox identity data by erasing folders in File Explorer like this.
- First, activate File Explorer by clicking the pinned library folder icon on the taskbar.
- Navigate to this folder path: C:\Users\<Username Folder>\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider_8wekyb3d8bbwe\AC\TokenBroker.
- Press Ctrl + A to select everything in the TokenBroker folder, such as the Accounts and Cache subfolders.
The TokenBroker folder
- Right-click and select the Delete context menu option.
Repair and Reset the Minecraft Launcher App
If you’ve installed the Minecraft Launcher MS Store app, try repairing and resetting that app. Applying this resolution can potentially resolve variable app issues that could be causing the Minecraft drowned error code. This Microsoft page tells you how users can select the Repair and Reset options for apps in Windows 11 and 10. Look for the Minecraft Launcher app in Apps & features and select Repair and Reset from there. Repairing and resetting the Xbox and MS Store apps is also recommended.
The Repair and Reset options
Install the Xbox Identity Provider App
Xbox Identity Provider is a required dependency app for Minecraft. So, make sure that the app is installed on your PC. This is how you can install the Xbox Identity Provider.
- Open this Microsoft Store page.
- Select Download and Open Microsoft Store.
The Xbox Identity Provider app page
- Click Install or Get for the Xbox Identity Provider if that app isn’t installed.
Set an Alternative Google DNS
A faulty DNS server can potentially cause the Minecraft drowned error. Although not the most widely confirmed possible solution, setting a Google DNS might be worth trying if other potential fixes don’t work on your PC. You can set an alternative Google Domain Name System server like this.
- Press the Windows logo + R hotkey, input ncpa.cpl, and click on OK.
- Right-click on your Wi-Fi or alternative network adapter to select Properties.
The Properties option
- Next, double-click the Internet Protocol Version 4 text to access DNS server settings.
- Select Use the following DNS server addresses to access the value boxes for that option.
- Enter 8.8.8.8 in the Preferred DNS and 8.8.4.4 in the Alternative DNS box.
The DNS server settings
- Press OK to set the new DNS settings.
Applying the Windows troubleshooting methods above will probably fix the Minecraft drowned error for the majority of players. The most surefire to fix for this gaming issue is to enable and start the Xbox services as outlined for resolution one. However, some players might need to try applying the alternative potential fixes on their PCs. If this error persists, you can ask Minecraft’s support service for further potential fixes from this contact form page.
