Do you have to pay for realms in Minecraft?

Minecraft Realms are what you need if you want to set up your own private online server for you and some friends to get mining and crafting together. The main bonus of Minecraft Realms over playing in a regular online Minecraft world is that you dont need the worlds creator to be around as Realms are always online and available to any invited members. You can hop in and hop out to your blocky hearts content, allowing you to play when you want in a shared world. However, theres a lot more to them than that – crucially that theyre part of a premium subscription that youll need to pay monthly to access. If you want to know what Minecraft Realms are, how much they cost, how to set one up, and more, weve got all the information you need.

Everything About Minecraft Realms on Java Edition!

Purchasing a Realms or Realms Plus subscription

Subscribing to Realms or Realms Plus will give you access to one Realm. If you have never purchased Realms Plus before, you can start a free trial for Realms Plus for 30 days. After your trial is over, you will be charged the appropriate subscription fee every month.

To purchase a Minecraft Realms Plus subscription, follow these instructions:

In Minecraft, select Play and choose Create New World.

Choose your world settings and select Create on Realms.

Choose whether you want to Add a 10 player Realm or to Add a 2 player Realm.

Make sure to read the Terms & Conditions and the Privacy Policy and check the I agree box.

If you qualify for a free trial, select the Start Trial button. Otherwise, select the Subscribe Now $7.99/Month button.

There are several key differences between a Realms and a Realms Plus subscription:

With a Realms subscription, you can:

Invite as many friends to your Realm as you want, your friends always play for free

Play online with up to two friends simultaneously

Keep your world active and online, even when you are not playing

Play on any device with the Minecraft Marketplace

Let your friends play while you are away

With a 10-Player Realm (Realms Plus) subscription, you get all of the benefits of a Realms subscription and can also:

Play online with up to 10 friends simultaneously

Access a catalog of more than 150 marketplace packs that rotates monthly to provide fresh content

Purchasing and Setting Up a New Bedrock Realm

Minecraft Realms are personal multiplayer servers that you can use to play with your friends. Your Minecraft Realm is always online and can always be accessed by you or anyone you invite. There are two different types of Realms subscriptions, Realms and Realms Plus.

In this tutorial, you will learn the following:

How to purchase a Realms or Realms Plus subscription on Bedrock.

The difference between Realms and Realms Plus subscriptions.

Requirements for a Realms or Realms Plus subscription.

How to set up a new Realm.

Realms: Java Edition

Your Realm is a private persistent world, safely stored in the cloud. Your subscription includes a 10-player server (not including you!) that you can share with friends, content and all.

FAQ

Can you join a Minecraft realm without paying?