Use an official Mojang/Minecraft cape from an event, promotion, or account reward
Log in with the same Microsoft account that received the cape
Equip the cape in the Minecraft Launcher or on your Minecraft profile page, if available
Join a Minecraft event or promotion that grants a cape
Buy or redeem eligible Minecraft merchandise or partner promotions that include a cape
Use a third-party cape mod on Java Edition
Install a cape client or mod that supports custom capes
Upload or select a custom cape texture in the mod or client
Use a cape on a server that allows custom cosmetics
Wear a cape through a cosmetic plugin or server-side cosmetic system