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

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.
Unable to click the multiplayer button?
Are you a part of a Microsoft family group? If so follow the guide below.
If not follow the guide below.
Enable multiplayer on Xbox Account
Network Setup Issues?
This article helps you change your DNS server to Cloudflare’s 1.1.1.1.
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