You'll need a Microsoft account to download Minecraft but that's no sweat to do. Choosing between the two versions, Java and ...

To clear the Java cache, open the Java control panel, which you can find in the Windows Control Panel or in System Preferences on a Mac.

If your computer already struggles to run Minecraft: Java Edition without mods, you may have difficulty finding a good experience with mods in Minecraft: Java Edition.

You can check which Java version is on your Mac to see if you have the most up-to-date Java running, or you can check on the Java website.