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'''Minecraft Realms''' is an official subscription-based [[Minecraft:server]] hosting service that allows players to create and manage their own private ''Minecraft'' servers. Hosted by [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]], Realms provides a simple way to create servers and allows the owner to manage them from inside the game, without knowledge of hosting on the internet. ''Minecraft'' Realms also provides additional features such as player-made [[Minecraft:Java Realms Content Creator Program|maps]] or [[Minecraft:Realms Hub]]. Only one player needs to own the subscription, while other players can be invited to a Realm for free. Realms are not intended for large public servers, but for groups of friends or as a family server.<ref>{{tweet|danfrisk|311725356434460672|Quick info: Minecraft Realms isn't built for huge public servers. The sweetspot is a group of invited friends or a family server.|March 12, 2013}}</ref>
'''Minecraft Realms''' is an official subscription-based [[Minecraft:server]] hosting service that allows players to create and manage their own private ''Minecraft'' servers. Hosted by [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]], Realms provides a simple way to create servers and allows the owner to manage them from inside the game, without knowledge of hosting on the internet. Minecraft Realms also provides additional features such as player-made [[Minecraft:Java Realms Content Creator Program|maps]] or [[Minecraft:Realms Hub]]. Only one player needs to own the subscription, while other players can be invited to a Realm for free. Realms are not intended for large public servers, but for groups of friends or as a family server.<ref>{{tweet|danfrisk|311725356434460672|Quick info: Minecraft Realms isn't built for huge public servers. The sweetspot is a group of invited friends or a family server.|March 12, 2013}}</ref>


Realms internally uses [[Minecraft:Bedrock Dedicated Server]] on {{BE}},<ref>{{tweet|1857460825822474734}}</ref> and [[Minecraft:server.jar]] on {{JE}}.{{note|Settings internal to Realms can be found in [[Minecraft:server.properties]].}}
Realms internally uses [[Minecraft:Bedrock Dedicated Server]] in {{BE}},<ref>{{tweet|1857460825822474734}}</ref> and [[Minecraft:server.jar]] in {{JE}}.{{note|Settings internal to Realms can be found in [[Minecraft:server.properties]].}}


==Requirements==
== Subscriptions ==
Realms is a subscription-based service. The player's account page on [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]] offers options to extend a current subscription or buy a new one, which can also be done in-game. One player can have multiple active Realms subscriptions.
[[File:Ore UI - Minecraft Realms Screen - Buy Now Button - Choose Your Plan Screen Menu (Bedrock).png|thumb|The purchase screen for the two plans in ''Bedrock Edition'']]
There are two types of subscriptions in {{BE}}: '''Realms Core''' ({{w|United States dollar|US$}}3.99 per month) and '''Realms Plus''' ({{w|United States dollar|US$}}7.99 per month).<ref name=":0">https://minecraft.net/realms</ref> The main difference is that Realms Core is limited to 2 players at a time active in a world, and Realms Plus is limited to 10 players. Realms Plus also includes access to all [[Minecraft:Marketplace Pass]] content. Realms Core subscriptions can be upgraded to Realms Plus at any time without the loss of the Realms server.
 
[[File:Realms Subscriptions.png|300px|thumb|The subscription screen in-game in ''Java Edition'', accessed through the Configuration menu]]
There are two types of subscriptions in {{JE}} (also known as '''Java Realms'''), both with 10 players maximum: a reoccurring monthly charge that automatically renews the subscription every 30 days, or a one-time charge that comes in 30-day, 90-day, and 180-day packages and needs to be renewed manually. Both subscriptions cost US$7.99 per month.<ref name=":0" />
 
All players are able to have a 30-day free Realms trial, providing they have not already had a free trial on their account before.
 
Any Realms subscription also includes a free Realms server for ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Preview]]'' or Java [[Minecraft:snapshots]], which exists separately from the default Realm but is connected to the same subscription. A player owning a Realm is prompted to activate their Preview Realm as soon as they open the game.
 
Only the owner of a Realm needs a subscription to be able to manage the Realm. Other players can join the Realm for free if they have access granted by the owner.
 
=== Requirements ===
Realms is a service that can be used only by players who meet these requirements:<ref>{{tweet|Marc_IRL|468517035153301505|Realms!|May 19, 2014}}</ref>
Realms is a service that can be used only by players who meet these requirements:<ref>{{tweet|Marc_IRL|468517035153301505|Realms!|May 19, 2014}}</ref>
*The player must have purchased the full version of {{JE}} or {{BE}} and must be signed in with a [https://account.microsoft.com/account Microsoft account].
*The player must have purchased the full version of ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]'' and must be signed in with a [https://account.microsoft.com/account Microsoft account].
*The player must have a stable Internet connection.
*The player must have a stable Internet connection.
*Parental consent is required for players under the age of 16 in the US and the EU, or 19 in South Korea.<ref>{{citation|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/4408968616077|title=Set Up Microsoft Family Groups for Parental Controls in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition|website=Minecraft Help Center}}</ref>{{verify|Is this also required for joining Realms? Is the exact age dependent of the country's age laws? Does this also apply to Java Edition?}}
*Parental consent is required for players under the age of 16 in the US and the EU, or 19 in South Korea.<ref>{{citation|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/4408968616077|title=Set Up Microsoft Family Groups for Parental Controls in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition|website=Minecraft Help Center}}</ref>{{verify|Is this also required for joining Realms? Is the exact age dependent of the country's age laws? Does this also apply to Java Edition?}}
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** Nintendo Switch Online if using a Nintendo Switch.
** Nintendo Switch Online if using a Nintendo Switch.
** PlayStation Plus if using a PlayStation console.
** PlayStation Plus if using a PlayStation console.
==Subscriptions==
Realms is a subscription-based service. The player's Minecraft account page on [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]] offers options to extend a current subscription or buy a new one. One player can have multiple active Realms subscriptions.
[[File:Ore UI - Minecraft Realms Screen - Buy Now Button - Choose Your Plan Screen Menu (Bedrock).png|thumb|The purchase screen for the two plans in ''Bedrock Edition'']]
There are two types of subscriptions in ''Bedrock Edition'': '''Realms Core''' ({{w|United States dollar|US$}}3.99 per month) and '''Realms Plus''' ({{w|United States dollar|US$}}7.99 per month).<ref name=":0">https://minecraft.net/realms</ref> The main difference is that Realms Core is limited to 2 players at a time active in a world, and Realms Plus is limited to 10 players. Realms Plus also includes access to all [[Minecraft:Marketplace Pass]] content. Realms Core subscriptions can be upgraded to Realms Plus at any time without the loss of the Realms server.
Any Realms subscription also includes a free Realms server for ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Preview]]'' or Java [[Minecraft:snapshots]], which exists separately from the default Realm but is connected to the same subscription. A player owning a Realm is prompted to activate their Preview Realm as soon as they open the game.
[[File:Realms Subscriptions.png|300px|thumb|The subscription screen in-game in ''Java Edition'', accessed through the Configuration menu]]
There are two types of subscriptions in ''Java Edition'' (also known as '''Java Realms'''), both with 10 players maximum: a reoccurring monthly charge that automatically renews the subscription every 30 days (this can be canceled at any time), or a one-time charge that comes in 30-day, 90-day, and 180-day packages and needs to be renewed manually. Both subscriptions cost US$7.99 per month.<ref name=":0" /> All players are able to have a 30-day free Realms trial, providing they have not already had a free trial on their account before.
Only the owner of a Realm needs a subscription to be able to manage the Realm. Other players can join the Realm for free if they have access granted by the owner.


== Usage ==
== Usage ==
{{For|an overview of Realm management in ''Bedrock Edition''|Realms Hub}}{{Relevant tutorial|Menu screen/Java Edition#Realms|Menu screen/Bedrock Edition#Realms}}
{{For|an overview of Realm management in ''Bedrock Edition''|Realms Hub}}{{Relevant tutorial|Menu screen (Java Edition)#Realms|Menu screen (Bedrock Edition)#Realms}}


=== Joining ===
=== Joining ===
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* By purchasing a subscription. This can be done from the main Realms screen, the [[Minecraft:Marketplace]], on [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]], and in various other in-game screens. See {{Slink|2=Subscriptions}} above for further information.
* By purchasing a subscription. This can be done from the main Realms screen, the [[Minecraft:Marketplace]], on [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]], and in various other in-game screens. See {{Slink|2=Subscriptions}} above for further information.
* By receiving an invite. When a player has an invite, a batch notification appears on the [[Minecraft:main menu]]. On the main Realms screen{{Only|je|short=1}} or in the [[Minecraft:Inbox]],{{Only|be|short=1}} the player can view the invite, showing the Realm name, and owner name. Accepting the invite adds the Realm to the joined Realms list.
* By receiving an invite. When a player has an invite, a batch notification appears on the [[Minecraft:main menu]]. On the main Realms screen{{Only|je|short=1}} or in the [[Minecraft:Inbox]],{{Only|be|short=1}} the player can view the invite, showing the Realm name, and owner name. Accepting the invite adds the Realm to the joined Realms list.
* Using invite links.{{Only|be|short=1}} Realm administrators can share invite codes, which can be entered in the Realms tab in the [[Minecraft:Play]] screen. Invite links can also be entered in an internet browser, using {{Cd|https://realms.gg/}} followed by the code. If the link is valid, the player gets prompted to join the Realm and add it to the joined Realms list.
* Using invite links.{{Only|be|short=1}} Realm administrators can share invite codes, which can be entered in the Realms tab in the [[Minecraft:Play]] screen. Invite links can also be entered in an internet browser, using {{Cd|[https://realms.gg/Mo-X3-_tDYYfb4E https://realms.gg/]}} followed by the code. If the link is valid, the player gets prompted to join the Realm and add it to the joined Realms list.


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[[File:Ore UI - Play Screen Menu "Realms" Tab - Your Realms (Bedrock).png|left|thumb|An owned Realm in the Play screen {{In|be}}]]
[[File:Ore UI - Play Screen Menu "Realms" Tab - Your Realms (Bedrock).png|thumb|An owned Realm in the Play screen {{In|be}}]]
The main menu for Realms, accessible from the [[Minecraft:Title Screen|title screen]] in ''Java Edition'' and the [[Minecraft:Play]] screen in ''Bedrock Edition'', shows a list of Realms the player owns or has joined.
The main menu for Realms, accessible from the [[Minecraft:Title Screen|title screen]] in ''Java Edition'' and the [[Minecraft:Play]] screen in ''Bedrock Edition'', shows a list of Realms the player owns or has joined.


The main page of a Realm shows the Realm's name and description, as well as online players and the option to manage the Realm, in the [[Minecraft:Realms Hub]] in ''Bedrock Edition''. A Realm can be joined by pressing the "'''Play'''" button on a Realm, or by selecting the Realm through [[Minecraft:Quick Play]] in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Launcher]]''. Additionally, in ''Bedrock Edition'', the player can create a [[Minecraft:W:Shortcut (computing)|desktop shortcut]] which lets the player directly join the Realm. This needs to be {{Cd|1=minecraft://connectToRealm/?realmId=}} ({{Cd|1=minecraft-preview://connectToRealm/?realmId=}} for ''[[Minecraft:Preview]]'') followed by the Realm's ID, found in the URL of the Realm's page on [https://www.minecraft.net/nl-nl/msaprofile/mygames Minecraft.net] or the debug menu in ''Minecraft Preview''.
The main page of a Realm shows the Realm's name and description, as well as online players and the option to manage the Realm, in the [[Minecraft:Realms Hub]] in ''Bedrock Edition''. A Realm can be joined by pressing the "'''Play'''" button on a Realm, or by selecting the Realm through [[Minecraft:Quick Play]] in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Launcher]]''. Additionally, in ''Bedrock Edition'', the player can create a [[Minecraft:W:Shortcut (computing)|desktop shortcut]] that lets the player directly join the Realm:


{{-|left}}
* {{Cd|1=minecraft://connectToRealm/?realmId=}} ({{Cd|1=minecraft-preview://connectToRealm/?realmId=}} for ''[[Minecraft:Preview]]'') followed by the Realm's ID, found in the URL of the Realm's page on [https://www.minecraft.net/nl-nl/msaprofile/mygames Minecraft.net] or the debug menu in ''Minecraft Preview''.


=== Members ===
=== Members ===
[[File:New UI - Realms Hub Screen Menu "Community" Tab - Members (Bedrock Preview 26.20.22).png|thumb|Members tab in the Realms Hub]]
[[File:Ore UI - Realm Hub Screen Menu "Community" Tab - "Members" Tab (Bedrock).png|thumb|Members tab in the Realms Hub]]
All members of a Realm can be viewed and managed in the "Members" tab, under {{UI|Community|Members}} in ''Bedrock Edition''. The list allows to open player's [[Minecraft:profile]] screens,{{Only|be|short=1}} and can be sorted and filtered, to show which players are active, for example.  
All members of a Realm can be viewed and managed in the "Members" tab, under {{UI|Community|Members}} in ''Bedrock Edition''. The list allows to open player's [[Minecraft:Profile]] screens,{{Only|be|short=1}} and can be sorted and filtered, to show which players are active, for example.  


In the members tab, the owner can change a member's Realm role to '''Administrator'''. This allows them to manage all Realm features that were previously exclusive to the owner, except changing Realm roles and subscription settings. All members can view each other's Realm permissions.  
In the members tab, the owner can change a member's Realm role to '''Administrator'''. This allows them to manage all Realm features that were previously exclusive to the owner, except changing Realm roles and subscription settings. All members can view each other's Realm permissions.  


Realm administrators can invite players by adding their player name to the Realm in ''Java Edition'', or by adding an Xbox [[Minecraft:friend]] in the "Manage Realm members" screen in ''Bedrock Edition''. Players can be added as friends by entering the gamertag in the "Search for players" screen which can also be accessed here.  
Realm administrators can invite players by adding their player name to the Realm in ''Java Edition'', or by adding an Xbox [[Minecraft:friend]] in the "Manage Realm members" screen in ''Bedrock Edition''. Players can be added as friends by entering the [[Minecraft:gamertag]] in the "Search for players" screen that is accessed here.  


Administrators can remove individual players at any time from the Realm, and they can also be banned to prevent them from re-joining with an invite link.{{Only|be|short=1}} For each player, the Realm owner can set the [[Minecraft:permission level]]/[[Minecraft:player permissions]].
Administrators can remove individual players at any time from the Realm, and they can also be banned to prevent them from re-joining with an invite link.{{Only|be|short=1}} For each player, the Realm owner can set the [[Minecraft:permission level]]/[[Minecraft:player permissions]].


Members can also be managed from the [[Minecraft:Game Menu|game menu]] in ''Bedrock Edition'' while playing on the Realm, but only by the owner. All players can also invite other members to join through the [[Minecraft:social]] system, and [[Minecraft:parties]] can also move to Realms, provided that all members have access.
Members can also be managed from the [[Minecraft:Game Menu|game menu]] in ''Bedrock Edition'' while playing on the Realm. All players can also invite other members to join through the [[Minecraft:social]] system, and [[Minecraft:parties]] can move to Realms, provided that all members have access.


==== Invite links ====
==== Invite links ====
{{exclusive|bedrock|section=1}}
{{exclusive|bedrock|section=1}}
Realm administrators can create and activate invite links for the Realm. Any player can join the Realm by entering it in the "Join a Realm" screen in-game, or by entering {{Cd|https://realms.gg/}} in the browser's search bar followed by the invite link. Invite links automatically expire in 7 days, but this can be disabled or set to a different time between 30 minutes and 7 days, with limited options. The owner can also enable or disable invite links directly.
Administrators can create and activate invite links for the Realm. Any player can join the Realm by entering it in the "Join a Realm" screen in-game, or by entering {{Cd|[https://realms.gg/Mo-X3-_tDYYfb4E https://realms.gg/]}} in the browser's search bar followed by the invite link. Invite links automatically expire in 7 days, but this can be disabled or set to a different time between 30 minutes and 7 days, with limited options. Administrators can also enable or disable invite links manually.
 
A maximum of 5 invite links can be stored on the Realm.


=== Worlds ===
=== Worlds ===
[[File:New UI - Realms Hub Screen Menu "World" Tab - Slots (Bedrock Preview 26.20.22).png|thumb|World selection in the Realms Hub]]
[[File:Ore UI - Realm Hub Screen Menu "World" Tab - "Slots" Tab (Bedrock).png|thumb|World selection in the Realms Hub]]
A Realms server can store up to three [[Minecraft:worlds]], from which one can be activated at a time. Administrators can select which world is activated and [[Minecraft:World Options#Ore UI|edit a world's settings]] (including [[Minecraft:add-ons]]),{{Only|be|short=1}} or manage the world files. Not all options from the regular Edit world screen are available for Realms, but this can be bypassed by uploading a local world to the Realm. A world slot on the Realm can be replaced by any local world of the Realms owner, from the [[Minecraft:Create New World|Create new world]], [[Minecraft:Edit world]], and Realms edit world screen. Administrators can also choose to download a world, or reset the world slot to a new default world. In ''Bedrock Edition'', most world settings can also be changed from the [[Minecraft:Game Menu|game menu]] while playing on the Realm.
A Realms server can store up to three [[Minecraft:worlds]], from which one can be activated at a time. Administrators can select which world is activated and [[Minecraft:Edit world|edit its settings]] (including [[Minecraft:add-ons]]),{{Only|be|short=1}} or manage the world files. Not all options from the regular Edit world screen are available for Realms, but this can be bypassed by uploading a local world to the Realm. A world slot on the Realm can be replaced by any local world of the Realms owner, from the [[Minecraft:Create New World|Create new world]], [[Minecraft:Edit world]], and Realms Edit world screen. Administrators can also choose to download a world, or reset the world slot to a new default world. In ''Bedrock Edition'', most world settings can also be changed from the [[Minecraft:Game Menu|game menu]] while playing on the Realm.


Non-administrator members can only view activated worlds.
Non-administrator members can view the activated world only, without its settings.


In ''Bedrock Edition'', any Realms subscription also allows access to the [[Minecraft:Realms Celebration Map]], which is enabled in the third world slot by default.{{Verify|Delisted from the Marketplace, still available in new subscriptions?}}
In ''Bedrock Edition'', any Realms subscription also allows access to the [[Minecraft:Realms Celebration Map]], which is enabled in the third world slot by default.{{Verify|Delisted from the Marketplace, still available in new subscriptions?}}
Uploading worlds to Realms is the only official way of transferring worlds from and to consoles and Android internal storage.<ref>{{Citation|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/4409165790605-Use-Realms-to-Transfer-a-Minecraft-Bedrock-Edition-World-to-Another-Device|title=Use Realms to Transfer a Minecraft: Bedrock Edition World to Another Device|website=Minecraft Help Center}}</ref>


''[[Minecraft:Bedrock Editor]]'' has a tool that allows directly publishing the current project to Realms.
''[[Minecraft:Bedrock Editor]]'' has a tool that allows directly publishing the current project to Realms.
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==== Realms saves ====
==== Realms saves ====
{{Exclusive|bedrock|section=1}}[[File:Manage Realms Screen Menu "Saves" Tab Settings (Bedrock Preview 1.21.120.25).png|thumb|The Realms saves screen]]
{{Exclusive|bedrock|section=1}}
In addition to the three Realm slots, multiple world saves can be stored on Realms. Automatic saves are taken at the end of every Realms play session when the server shuts down, or every 30 minutes during a play session, and are only retained for a limited time.
[[File:Realms Saves 26.30.png|thumb|The Saves screen]]
In addition to the three Realm slots, multiple world saves can be stored on Realms. Automatic saves are taken at the end of every Realms play session when the server shuts down, or every 30 minutes during a play session, and are retained for a limited time.


Administrators can also manually save backups on the Realm. These saves are retained as long as the Realm exists. Automatic saves can be turned into manual saves to retain them for longer. However, the maximum storage for each Realm is limited for manual saves. Realms Plus subscriptions have 10GB of manual save storage, and Realms Core subscriptions have 5GB.  
Administrators can also manually save backups on the Realm. These saves are retained as long as the Realm exists. Automatic saves can be turned into manual saves to retain them for longer. However, the maximum storage for each Realm is limited for manual saves. Realms Plus subscriptions have 10GB of manual save storage, and Realms Core subscriptions have 5GB.  
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=== Realms Stories ===
=== Realms Stories ===
{{Main|Realms Hub#Community}}
{{Main|Realms Hub#Community}}
{{exclusive|bedrock|section=1}}[[File:New UI - Updated Realms Hub Screen Menu "Community" Tab - Story Feed (Bedrock Preview 26.20.22).png|thumb|The "Story feed" tab in the Realms Hub]]
{{exclusive|bedrock|section=1}}
{{IN|be}}, all members of a Realm have access to online social features which allows players to communicate outside of the world through the "Clubs" feature of the Xbox network. Players can post comments and [[Minecraft:screenshots]], and like comments from other players. The game also creates stories known as Realm Events, which document an important event in the world, such as when players defeat the ender dragon.
[[File:Ore UI - Realm Hub Screen Menu "Community" Tab - "Story Feed" Tab (Bedrock).png|thumb|The "Story feed" tab in the Realms Hub]]
{{IN|be}}, all members of a Realm have access to online social features that allow players to communicate outside of the world through the "Clubs" feature of the Xbox network. Players can post comments and [[Minecraft:screenshots]], and like comments from other players. The game also creates stories known as Realm Events, which document an important event in the world, such as when players defeat the ender dragon.


A report system allows members to notify the administrators about posts, which they can delete or [[Minecraft:report]] to Xbox Enforcement. There is also an Admin log, which shows most Realm changes performed by administrators.
A report system allows members to notify the administrators about posts, which they can delete or [[Minecraft:report]] to Xbox Enforcement. There is also an Admin log, which shows most Realm changes performed by administrators.


Players that are opted in have access to the Timeline, a table which shows the playing activity for all members on the Realm.
Players that are opted in have access to the Timeline, a table that shows the playing activity for all members on the Realm.


For social features in the Realms Hub, several [[Minecraft:Realms Hub#Hub|settings]] are available. Administrators can toggle Realm Events, Realm Event [[Minecraft:coordinates]], the Timeline, and whether opting in is required to play on the Realm. It is accessible from the Realms Hub in the settings tab.
For social features in the Realms Hub, several [[Minecraft:Realms Hub#Hub|settings]] are available. Administrators can toggle Realm Events, Realm Event [[Minecraft:coordinates]], the Timeline, and whether opting in is required to play on the Realm. It is accessible from the Realms Hub in the settings tab.
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A custom server region for the Realm can be configured through the Realm's settings menu. The owner can choose whether Realms should automatically select the server region with the lowest ping for the first player to join a session, or always select a specific server region. The selected server region is shown in the [[Minecraft:loading world screen]] when joining a Realm. The following server regions are available:
A custom server region for the Realm can be configured through the Realm's settings menu. The owner can choose whether Realms should automatically select the server region with the lowest ping for the first player to join a session, or always select a specific server region. The selected server region is shown in the [[Minecraft:loading world screen]] when joining a Realm. The following server regions are available:
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* Brazil
* Brazil
* California, USA
* California, USA
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**The player can't enable [[Minecraft:experiments]] and world creation options including [[Minecraft:world seed]], [[Minecraft:flat world]], [[Minecraft:starting map]], [[Minecraft:bonus chest]], and [[Minecraft:Hardcore]]. However, ''all'' of these options are still available on Realms by uploading a local world with these options enabled to the Realm.
**The player can't enable [[Minecraft:experiments]] and world creation options including [[Minecraft:world seed]], [[Minecraft:flat world]], [[Minecraft:starting map]], [[Minecraft:bonus chest]], and [[Minecraft:Hardcore]]. However, ''all'' of these options are still available on Realms by uploading a local world with these options enabled to the Realm.
***Experiments are noted as "under construction" in the Edit world screen.
***Experiments are noted as "under construction" in the Edit world screen.
**The world seed can't be viewed in the [[Minecraft:edit world]] screen for worlds on the Realm. The only way for a player to view the seed is by downloading the world.
*Realms must always use the latest stable or development version of the game,<ref>{{bug|MC-121287||Minecraft Realms button does absolutely nothing}}</ref> except when the latest server version is backward-compatible with a client version.
*Realms must always use the latest stable or ''[[Minecraft:Preview]]'' version of the game,<ref>{{bug|MC-121287||Minecraft Realms button does absolutely nothing}}</ref> except when the latest server version is backward-compatible with a client version.
*Users under the age of 16 need parental consent to play on Realms.
**This is due to the [http://minecraft.net/privacy/gdpr/ General Data Protection Regulation].


==History==
==History==
===''Minecraft'' version history===
===''Minecraft'' version history===
Originally, Realms updates were tied into regular ''Minecraft'' updates, until the release of 1.7.10. Below is a changelog of all those updates.
==== ''Java Edition'' ====
==== ''Java Edition'' ====
{{HistoryTable
{{HistoryTable
|{{HistoryLine|java}}
|{{HistoryLine|java}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.5|Added Minecraft Realms Alpha, which was accessible only to 100 alpha testers.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.5|Added Minecraft Realms Alpha, which was accessible to 100 alpha testers.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.5.1|Changed Realm List Layout to show the player's owned Realms first, then ones they are invited to.
|{{HistoryLine||1.5.1|Changed Realm List Layout to show the player's owned Realms first, then ones they are invited to.
|Overhauled Configuration screen, changing layout.
|Overhauled Configuration screen, changing layout.
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|{{HistoryLine||1.20.3|dev=23w41a|Realms is now available in snapshots, pre-releases, and release candidates.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.20.3|dev=23w41a|Realms is now available in snapshots, pre-releases, and release candidates.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.2|dev=24w38a|Now uses the normal, fully featured world creation screen.|Hardcore mode is now available in Realms and is accessible by creating a new world or recreating an existing one.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.2|dev=24w38a|Now uses the normal, fully featured world creation screen.|Hardcore mode is now available in Realms and is accessible by creating a new world or recreating an existing one.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=24w40a|The game mode for the last active world on a Realm will now be visible on the main Realms screen if applicable.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=24w40a|The game mode for the last active world on a Realm is now visible on the main Realms screen if applicable.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.5|dev=25w02a|Uploading a world to Realms will now enable command blocks by default.|It's now possible to upload hardcore singleplayer worlds to Realms.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.5|dev=25w02a|Uploading a world to Realms now enables command blocks by default.|It's now possible to upload hardcore singleplayer worlds to Realms.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.6|dev=25w17a|Changed the layout of the Realms configuration screen to use tabs.|Introduced a Region Preference setting that allows for more granular control over what region a Realm is started.|Changed the wording for Close/Open Realm to Temporarily close/Reopen Realm.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.6|dev=25w17a|Changed the layout of the Realms configuration screen to use tabs.|Introduced a Region Preference setting that allows for more granular control over what region a Realm is started.|Changed the wording for Close/Open Realm to Temporarily close/Reopen Realm.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=25w20a|Added the Realms logo to the Realms loading screens.|Added region information when connecting to a Realm.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=25w20a|Added the Realms logo to the Realms loading screens.|Added region information when connecting to a Realm.}}
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|Users can now test Realms Alpha for free.
|Users can now test Realms Alpha for free.
|Players have to sign into Xbox Live to use Realms.}}
|Players have to sign into Xbox Live to use Realms.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Realms build 2|Fixed crashes related to realms.}}


|{{HistoryLine|bedrock}}
|{{HistoryLine|bedrock}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.13.1|dev=December 3, 2019|slink=https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/realms-plus-here/|Mojang states that Realms (for 10 players) is no longer supported and replaced with Realms Plus.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.2.6|Added the [[Minecraft:Realms Feed]], a social hub where members can share [[Minecraft:screenshot]]s and posts, comment, and like. It is connected to Xbox Live Clubs, which can also be accessed from the Xbox app.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.17.10|dev=July 13, 2021|slink=https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/realms-plus--july0|Realm subscriptions now have three world upload slots to switch between.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.2.13|Added automatic backups, which can be restored at any time.|The member list can now be cleared from the Manage Members screen.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.18.2|dev=January 25, 2022|slink=https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/important-realms-update|Realms that have been cancelled or have expired are now deleted after 18 months of inactivity.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.5.0|Realms is now available on Nintendo Switch.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.20.60|dev=February 12, 2024|slink=none|Increased Render Distance to 20 chunks.}}|{{HistoryLine||1.20.80|dev=April 23, 2024|slink=https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-bedrock-1-20-80|Added [[Minecraft:Realms Stories]] as a social hub for Bedrock Realms.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.12.0|Realm owners can now set default player permissions for new players joining the Realm.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.2|dev=?|Minecraft Realms (for 2 Players) has been renamed to Realms Core.}}
|{{HistoryLine||December 3, 2019|link=https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/realms-plus-here/|Replaced Realms (for 10 players) with Realms Plus. Realms Plus now includes over 50 [[Minecraft:Marketplace]] packs and worlds that are free to access for subscribers.}}
|{{HistoryLine||Preview 1.21.110.20|New [[Minecraft:Edit World]] page available to try, available in ''Preview'' only.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.16.100|Realms is now available on PlayStation.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.120|dev=Preview 1.21.120.25|Replaced the backups system with "Realms saves", a feature that lets players save backups manually in addition to the automatic backups.|Moved Realms saves to the general Edit Realm screen, from the world-dependent edit screen.|Realms saves will also now list the world name and the packs that were applied at the time of the save.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.17.0|Realms invites can now also be managed from the Profile settings, in addition to the Friends tab.}}
|{{HistoryLine||26.0|[[Minecraft:Vindicator]]s named "Johnny" now correctly attack all non-illager mobs on Realms.<ref>{{bug|REALMS-13166|||F}}</ref>}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.17.10|Realm subscriptions now have three world upload slots to switch between.}}
|{{HistoryLine||January 25, 2022|link=https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/important-realms-update|Realms that have been cancelled or have expired are now deleted after 18 months of inactivity.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.19.50|Updated the Realms [[Minecraft:loading world screen]] to reflect the new logo, and match other loading screens, while removing the old [[Minecraft:background]].|Added two [[Minecraft:loading tips]] for Realms.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.20|dev=Preview 1.20.50.20|Realms is now available in beta and ''Preview''.|[[Minecraft:Experiments]] are now available on Realms.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.20.60|dev=Preview 1.20.60.20|Increased the maxiumum render distance to 20 chunks.}}|{{HistoryLine||1.20.80|dev=Preview 1.20.60.23|Replaced the Realms Feed with Realms Stories, with new Members and Timeline tabs.}}
|{{HistoryLine||March 12, 2024|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpVHMcLHZoA|The Marketplace content of Realms Plus has been moved to [[Minecraft:Marketplace Pass]] as a standalone subscription, which is included in Realms Plus.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.1|Added a Realms button to the main menu, currently only available for signed-in players who do not own Realms.|This opens a new Realms information screen, redirecting to a plan picker where the player can choose a Realms Plus or Realms Core (previously Realms for 2 players) subscription.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.20|dev=Preview 1.21.20.22|Invite links are now temporary, limited to 5 per Realm, and no longer enabled by default. Owners can now manage invite links manually.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.60|dev=Preview 1.21.20.21|Added a Realms tab in the new [[Minecraft:Play]] screen, with a larger overview and more options, rather than just one button.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.80|dev=Preview 1.21.80.28|Added an "Advanced" settings tab, allowing to select a server region preference.|Removed the "Play" button from Realm settings.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.90|dev=Preview 1.21.90.26|Realm owners can now require members to opt in to the Timeline in Realms Stories to play on the Realm.}}
|{{HistoryLine||Preview 1.21.110.20|Updated the Realms [[Minecraft:Edit world]] screen with [[Minecraft:Ore UI]], available in ''Preview'' only. A button allows to switch between the old and new UI, as add-on tabs are not finished.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.130|dev=Preview 1.21.120.25|Replaced the backups system with "Realms Saves", a feature that lets players save backups manually in addition to the automatic backups.|Moved Realms saves to the general Edit Realm screen, from the world-dependent edit screen.|Realms saves also now list the world name and the packs that were applied at the time of the save.}}
|{{HistoryLine||February 3, 2026|link=none|Updated the Realms Plus and Realms Core purchase screens with [[Minecraft:Ore UI]]. 2 player Realms have been renamed to Realms Core here as well.|Updated the plan picker screen to better match the new purchase screens.}}
|{{HistoryLine||26.10|dev=?|Moved story feed moderation to the Realms Stories settings, and updated with Ore UI.|Removed the duplicate "Recipes Unlock" toggle from the manage Realm screen.}}
|{{HistoryLine||March 28, 2026|link=https://www.reddit.com/r/realms/comments/1s5lk9o/bedrock_realm_full_bug_update/|Due to a bug, the player slot for the Realm owner does not function and the owner cannot join a full Realm. For compensation, the capacity has been temporarily increased to 4 players on Core and 12 players on Plus.}}
|{{HistoryLine||March 28, 2026|link=https://www.reddit.com/r/realms/comments/1s5lk9o/bedrock_realm_full_bug_update/|Due to a bug, the player slot for the Realm owner does not function and the owner cannot join a full Realm. For compensation, the capacity has been temporarily increased to 4 players on Core and 12 players on Plus.}}
|{{HistoryLine||26.12|dev=Preview 26.20.23|Fixed the above bug, reducing the player count to 2 players and 10, respectively.}}
|{{HistoryLine||26.12|dev=Preview 26.20.23|Fixed the above bug, reducing the player count to 2 players and 10, respectively.}}
|{{HistoryLine||26.20|dev=Preview 26.20.22|Added the Realms Hub, which is a central place for the Realm. It replaces Realms Stories and all old settings menus.|Owners can now promote members to Administrator, allowing to fully manage the Realm except subscription and member roles.|[[Minecraft:Parties]] can now move to Realms.|Updated the pack management screens with [[Minecraft:Ore UI]].}}
|{{HistoryLine||26.20|dev=Preview 26.20.22|Added the Realms Hub, which is a central place for the Realm. It replaces Realms Stories and all old settings menus, although it still exists as a fallback.|Owners can now promote members to Administrator, allowing to fully manage the Realm except subscription and member roles.|[[Minecraft:Parties]] can now move to Realms.|Updated the pack management screens with [[Minecraft:Ore UI]] and removed the option to access the old Edit world screen in ''Preview''.|The world seed can now be viewed in the Realms Edit world screen.}}
|{{HistoryLine||26.30|dev=Preview 26.30.25|Updated the Minecraft EULA link displayed in the Realms Core and Realms Plus subscription screens to use the locale-agnostic minecraft.net/eula URL.|Added icons to the Story feed, Members, Slots, and Saves subtabs in the Realms Hub.}}
|{{HistoryLine||26.30|dev=Preview 26.30.25|Updated the Minecraft EULA link displayed in the Realms Core and Realms Plus subscription screens to use the locale-agnostic minecraft.net/eula URL.|Added icons to the Story feed, Members, Slots, and Saves subtabs in the Realms Hub.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Preview 26.30.29|Added a Hardcore heart and border to Hardcore worlds in the Realms Hub.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Preview 26.40.26|Enabled Realms Hub in the game menu, and removed all old settings tabs other than the "Game Settings".}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Preview 26.30.32|Added information about the player limit and simulation distance to the Realms settings.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Preview 26.40.26|Removed Realms Stories and enabled the Realms Hub in the game menu.}}
}}
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<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Minecraft Realms Logo.svg|''Minecraft Realms'' logo
File:Minecraft Realms Logo.svg|''Minecraft Realms'' logo
File:New Realms.jpg|Official Realms artwork
File:1.7.10 Banner.png|The original {{JE}} Realms banner
File:1.7.10 Banner.png|The original {{JE}} Realms banner
File:Realms Portal.jpg|The original Realms official artwork, visible on the invite link website
File:Realms Portal.jpg|The original Realms official artwork, visible on the invite link website
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=== ''Java Edition'' ===
==== ''Java Edition'' ====
<gallery>
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File:Java Edition {{v|java|nolink=1}}.png|alt=For Java Edition|The [[Minecraft:Title Screen|menu screen]], with the ''Minecraft Realms'' button.
File:Java Edition {{v|java|nolink=1}}.png|alt=For Java Edition|The [[Minecraft:Title Screen|menu screen]], with the ''Minecraft Realms'' button.
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</gallery>


=== ''Bedrock Edition'' ===
==== ''Bedrock Edition'' ====
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Ore UI - Main Menu - Minecraft Realms Screen Menu (Bedrock).png|The main screen that appears when the player clicks the "Minecraft Realms" button on the main menu
File:Ore UI - Main Menu - Minecraft Realms Screen Menu (Bedrock).png|The main screen that appears when the player clicks the "Minecraft Realms" button on the main menu
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File:Ore UI - Play Screen Menu "Realms" Tab - Joined Realms (Bedrock).png|A joined Realm
File:Ore UI - Play Screen Menu "Realms" Tab - Joined Realms (Bedrock).png|A joined Realm
File:Ore UI - Play Screen Menu "Realms" Tab - Your Realms - Closed (Bedrock).png|A closed Realm
File:Ore UI - Play Screen Menu "Realms" Tab - Your Realms - Closed (Bedrock).png|A closed Realm
File:New UI - Updated Realms Hub Screen Menu "Community" Tab - Story Feed (Bedrock Preview 26.20.22).png|The first screen in the Realms Hub
File:Ore UI - Realm Hub Screen Menu "Community" Tab - "Story Feed" Tab (Bedrock).png|The main screen of the Realms Hub
File:New UI - Realms Hub Edit Role Screen Menu (Bedrock Preview 26.20.22).png|The Edit role screen in the Realms Hub
File:Ore UI - Realm Hub Edit Role Screen Menu (Bedrock).png|The Edit role screen in the Realms Hub
File:New UI - Realms Hub Role Info Screen Menu (Bedrock Preview 26.20.22).png|A role info screen
File:Ore UI - Realm Hub Role Info Screen Menu (Bedrock).png|A role info screen
File:New UI - Realms Hub Screen Menu "Community" Tab - Admin Log (Bedrock Preview 26.20.22).png|Admin log tab
File:Ore UI - Realm Hub Screen Menu "Community" Tab - "Admin Log" Tab (Bedrock).png|Admin log tab
File:New UI - Realms Hub Screen Menu "Timeline" Tab (Bedrock Preview 26.20.22).png|Timeline tab
File:Ore UI - Realm Hub Screen Menu "Timeline" Tab (Bedrock).png|Timeline tab
File:New UI - Realms Hub Screen Menu "Community" Tab - Members (Bedrock Preview 26.20.22).png|Members tab in the Realms Hub
File:Ore UI - Realm Hub Screen Menu "Community" Tab - "Members" Tab (Bedrock).png|Members tab in the Realms Hub
File:Ore UI - Edit World Realms Screen Menu "General" Tab Settings (Bedrock).png|The Realms Edit world screen
File:Ore UI - Edit World Realms Screen Menu "General" Tab Settings (Bedrock).png|The Realms Edit world screen
File:New UI - Realms Hub Screen Menu "World" Tab - Saves (Bedrock Preview 26.20.22).png|Saves tab in the Realms Hub, which redirects to the old saves menu
File:Ore UI - Realm Hub Screen Menu "World" Tab - "Saves" Tab (Bedrock).png|Saves tab in the Realms Hub, which redirects to the old saves menu
File:New UI - Realms Hub Screen Menu "Settings" Tab - Realm Info (Bedrock Preview 26.20.22).png|Realm info settings tab
File:Ore UI - Realm Hub Screen Menu "Settings" Tab - "Realm Info" Tab (Bedrock).png|Realm info settings tab
File:New UI - Realms Hub Screen Menu "Settings" Tab - Hub Player (Bedrock Preview 26.20.22).png|Hub settings tab, as seen by a player
File:Ore UI - Realm Hub Screen Menu "Settings" Tab - "Hub" Tab Player (Bedrock).png|Hub settings tab, as seen by a player
File:New UI - Realms Hub Screen Menu "Settings" Tab - Server (Bedrock Preview 26.20.22).png|Server settings tab
File:Ore UI - Realm Hub Screen Menu "Settings" Tab - "Server" Tab (Bedrock).png|Server settings tab
File:New UI - Realms Hub Screen Menu "Settings" Tab - Subscription (Bedrock Preview 26.20.22).png|Subscription tab
File:Ore UI - Realm Hub Screen Menu "Settings" Tab - "Subscription" Tab (Bedrock).png|Subscription tab
File:Realms loading screen BE.png|The Minecraft Realms [[Minecraft:loading world screen]]
File:Realms loading screen BE.png|The Minecraft Realms [[Minecraft:loading world screen]]
File:Realms Members settings BE.png|Members tab
File:Realms Manage Members 26.30.png|Manage Members screen
File:Realms Invite Links settings BE.png|Invite links tab
File:Realms Invite Links 26.30.png|Invite Links screen
File:Realms Invite Link General settings BE.png|Managing invite links
File:Realms Invite Link General settings BE.png|Managing invite links
File:Editor Realms Port.mp4|Publishing a ''Bedrock Editor'' project to Realms
File:Editor Realms Port.mp4|Publishing a ''Bedrock Editor'' project to Realms
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==== Development screenshots ====
===== Development screenshots =====
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Ore UI development realms stories in "timeline" tab - opt in to timeline message.jpg|A sneak peek of the [[Minecraft:Realms Stories]] in "Timeline" tab opt in to timeline message.<ref>{{tweet|CornerHardMC|1923155920114036930|Realms upcoming feature sneak peek 👀<br><br>Bedrock Realm owners will have the option to require that players opt-in to the Realm's Timeline if they want to play on the Realm.|May 16, 2025}}</ref>
File:Ore UI development realms stories in "timeline" tab - opt in to timeline message.jpg|A sneak peek of the Timeline opt in requirement to play on Realms<ref>{{tweet|CornerHardMC|1923155920114036930|Realms upcoming feature sneak peek 👀<br><br>Bedrock Realm owners will have the option to require that players opt-in to the Realm's Timeline if they want to play on the Realm.|May 16, 2025}}</ref>
File:Ore UI development play screen in "realms" tab - "Add Members" button.jpg|A sneak peek of the [[Minecraft:Play Screen#Realms|Play Screen]] in "Realms" tab - "Add Members" button.<ref>{{tweet|CornerHardMC|1926167751371989414|Small Realms improvement coming in 1.21.90: there's a new "Add Members" button that takes you directly to the screen that allows you to add members to your Realm}}</ref>
File:Ore UI development play screen in "realms" tab - "Add Members" button.jpg|A sneak peek of the "Add members" button on the Realm page<ref>{{tweet|CornerHardMC|1926167751371989414|Small Realms improvement coming in 1.21.90: there's a new "Add Members" button that takes you directly to the screen that allows you to add members to your Realm}}</ref>
Ore UI development realms owner screen.jpg|A sneak peek of the realms owner screen.<ref>{{tweet|CornerHardMC|2029950087338881494|Realms sneak peek 👀<br><br>Bedrock Realms will have a new "Administrator" role that the Realm Owner can grant to other trusted players, allowing them to add members, change settings, manage worlds, and other non-billing details of the Realm.}}</ref>
Ore UI development realms owner screen.jpg|A sneak peek of Realm role editing<ref>{{tweet|CornerHardMC|2029950087338881494|Realms sneak peek 👀<br><br>Bedrock Realms will have a new "Administrator" role that the Realm Owner can grant to other trusted players, allowing them to add members, change settings, manage worlds, and other non-billing details of the Realm.}}</ref>
Ore UI development realms hub screen.jpg|A sneak peek of the realms hub screen.<ref>{{tweet|CornerHardMC|2032540836240728444|Realms sneak peek 👀<br><br>Soon in Preview you'll get to try our new user interface for Bedrock Realms - Realm Hub! It's everything from Realms settings, world slots, and Realms Stories, all in one place, easy to navigate. <br><br>Both Realm Owner and Administrators can make changes 🔧}}</ref>
Ore UI development realms hub screen.jpg|A sneak peek of the Realms Hub<ref>{{tweet|CornerHardMC|2032540836240728444|Realms sneak peek 👀<br><br>Soon in Preview you'll get to try our new user interface for Bedrock Realms - Realm Hub! It's everything from Realms settings, world slots, and Realms Stories, all in one place, easy to navigate. <br><br>Both Realm Owner and Administrators can make changes 🔧}}</ref>
Ore UI development realms hub screen "community" tab.jpg|A sneak peek of the realms hub screen "community" tab.<ref>{{tweet|CornerHardMC|2032547506421469483|When you're playing on the Realm, if you do something significant, like defeat the wither, Realms will make a new Realm Event in that Realm's story feed. It's like news stories about exciting stuff players are doing 😀}}</ref>
Ore UI development realms hub screen "community" tab.jpg|A sneak peek of the "Community" tab in the Realms Hub<ref>{{tweet|CornerHardMC|2032547506421469483|When you're playing on the Realm, if you do something significant, like defeat the wither, Realms will make a new Realm Event in that Realm's story feed. It's like news stories about exciting stuff players are doing 😀}}</ref>
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</gallery>


==== Historical screenshots ====
===== Historical screenshots =====
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Minecraft-Realms-PE-0.15.0.png|The original Realms tab in the [[Minecraft:play]] screen
File:Minecraft-Realms-PE-0.15.0.png|The original Realms tab in the [[Minecraft:play]] screen
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File:Create a Realm Server Screen.png|The old purchase screen for Realms Core
File:Create a Realm Server Screen.png|The old purchase screen for Realms Core
File:Marketplace Purchase Realms Plus tab.png|The old Realms Plus tab in the [[Minecraft:Marketplace]]
File:Marketplace Purchase Realms Plus tab.png|The old Realms Plus tab in the [[Minecraft:Marketplace]]
File:Ore UI - Play Screen Menu "Realms" Tab - Your Realms (Bedrock).png|The Play screen on an owned Realm, before the Realms Hub update
File:Realms Configure (Bedrock).png|The old world selection screen
File:Realms Game settings BE.png|The old Realms settings
File:Realms Game settings BE.png|The old Realms settings
File:Realms Members settings BE.png|Members tab
File:Manage Realms Screen Menu "Saves" Tab Settings (Bedrock Preview 1.21.120.25).png|Saves tab
File:Realms Subscription settings BE.png|Subscription tab
File:Realms Subscription settings BE.png|Subscription tab
File:Realms Settings "Advanced" Tab (Bedrock).png|Advanced tab
File:Realms Settings "Advanced" Tab (Bedrock).png|Advanced tab

Latest revision as of 11:11, 28 July 2026

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File:New Realms.jpg
Key art

Minecraft Realms is an official subscription-based Minecraft:server hosting service that allows players to create and manage their own private Minecraft servers. Hosted by Minecraft:Mojang Studios, Realms provides a simple way to create servers and allows the owner to manage them from inside the game, without knowledge of hosting on the internet. Minecraft Realms also provides additional features such as player-made maps or Minecraft:Realms Hub. Only one player needs to own the subscription, while other players can be invited to a Realm for free. Realms are not intended for large public servers, but for groups of friends or as a family server.<ref>Template:Tweet</ref>

Realms internally uses Minecraft:Bedrock Dedicated Server in Template:BE,<ref>Template:Tweet</ref> and Minecraft:server.jar in Template:JE.Template:Note

Subscriptions

Realms is a subscription-based service. The player's account page on Minecraft:Minecraft.net offers options to extend a current subscription or buy a new one, which can also be done in-game. One player can have multiple active Realms subscriptions.

File:Ore UI - Minecraft Realms Screen - Buy Now Button - Choose Your Plan Screen Menu (Bedrock).png
The purchase screen for the two plans in Bedrock Edition

There are two types of subscriptions in Template:BE: Realms Core (Template:W3.99 per month) and Realms Plus (Template:W7.99 per month).<ref name=":0">https://minecraft.net/realms</ref> The main difference is that Realms Core is limited to 2 players at a time active in a world, and Realms Plus is limited to 10 players. Realms Plus also includes access to all Minecraft:Marketplace Pass content. Realms Core subscriptions can be upgraded to Realms Plus at any time without the loss of the Realms server.

File:Realms Subscriptions.png
The subscription screen in-game in Java Edition, accessed through the Configuration menu

There are two types of subscriptions in Template:JE (also known as Java Realms), both with 10 players maximum: a reoccurring monthly charge that automatically renews the subscription every 30 days, or a one-time charge that comes in 30-day, 90-day, and 180-day packages and needs to be renewed manually. Both subscriptions cost US$7.99 per month.<ref name=":0" />

All players are able to have a 30-day free Realms trial, providing they have not already had a free trial on their account before.

Any Realms subscription also includes a free Realms server for Minecraft:Minecraft Preview or Java Minecraft:snapshots, which exists separately from the default Realm but is connected to the same subscription. A player owning a Realm is prompted to activate their Preview Realm as soon as they open the game.

Only the owner of a Realm needs a subscription to be able to manage the Realm. Other players can join the Realm for free if they have access granted by the owner.

Requirements

Realms is a service that can be used only by players who meet these requirements:<ref>Template:Tweet</ref>

  • The player must have purchased the full version of Minecraft:Minecraft and must be signed in with a Microsoft account.
  • The player must have a stable Internet connection.
  • Parental consent is required for players under the age of 16 in the US and the EU, or 19 in South Korea.<ref>Template:Citation</ref>Template:Verify
  • If using a console, the player must also have an active subscription to either:
    • Xbox Game Pass Core or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate if using an Xbox console.
    • Nintendo Switch Online if using a Nintendo Switch.
    • PlayStation Plus if using a PlayStation console.

Usage

Template:ForTemplate:Relevant tutorial

Joining

Players can access Realms in the following ways:

  • By purchasing a subscription. This can be done from the main Realms screen, the Minecraft:Marketplace, on Minecraft:Minecraft.net, and in various other in-game screens. See Template:Slink above for further information.
  • By receiving an invite. When a player has an invite, a batch notification appears on the Minecraft:main menu. On the main Realms screenTemplate:Only or in the Minecraft:Inbox,Template:Only the player can view the invite, showing the Realm name, and owner name. Accepting the invite adds the Realm to the joined Realms list.
  • Using invite links.Template:Only Realm administrators can share invite codes, which can be entered in the Realms tab in the Minecraft:Play screen. Invite links can also be entered in an internet browser, using Template:Cd followed by the code. If the link is valid, the player gets prompted to join the Realm and add it to the joined Realms list.
File:Ore UI - Play Screen Menu "Realms" Tab - Your Realms (Bedrock).png
An owned Realm in the Play screen Template:In

The main menu for Realms, accessible from the title screen in Java Edition and the Minecraft:Play screen in Bedrock Edition, shows a list of Realms the player owns or has joined.

The main page of a Realm shows the Realm's name and description, as well as online players and the option to manage the Realm, in the Minecraft:Realms Hub in Bedrock Edition. A Realm can be joined by pressing the "Play" button on a Realm, or by selecting the Realm through Minecraft:Quick Play in Minecraft:Minecraft Launcher. Additionally, in Bedrock Edition, the player can create a desktop shortcut that lets the player directly join the Realm:

Members

File:Ore UI - Realm Hub Screen Menu "Community" Tab - "Members" Tab (Bedrock).png
Members tab in the Realms Hub

All members of a Realm can be viewed and managed in the "Members" tab, under Template:UI in Bedrock Edition. The list allows to open player's Minecraft:Profile screens,Template:Only and can be sorted and filtered, to show which players are active, for example.

In the members tab, the owner can change a member's Realm role to Administrator. This allows them to manage all Realm features that were previously exclusive to the owner, except changing Realm roles and subscription settings. All members can view each other's Realm permissions.

Realm administrators can invite players by adding their player name to the Realm in Java Edition, or by adding an Xbox Minecraft:friend in the "Manage Realm members" screen in Bedrock Edition. Players can be added as friends by entering the Minecraft:gamertag in the "Search for players" screen that is accessed here.

Administrators can remove individual players at any time from the Realm, and they can also be banned to prevent them from re-joining with an invite link.Template:Only For each player, the Realm owner can set the Minecraft:permission level/Minecraft:player permissions.

Members can also be managed from the game menu in Bedrock Edition while playing on the Realm. All players can also invite other members to join through the Minecraft:social system, and Minecraft:parties can move to Realms, provided that all members have access.

Invite links

Template:Exclusive Administrators can create and activate invite links for the Realm. Any player can join the Realm by entering it in the "Join a Realm" screen in-game, or by entering Template:Cd in the browser's search bar followed by the invite link. Invite links automatically expire in 7 days, but this can be disabled or set to a different time between 30 minutes and 7 days, with limited options. Administrators can also enable or disable invite links manually.

A maximum of 5 invite links can be stored on the Realm.

Worlds

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World selection in the Realms Hub

A Realms server can store up to three Minecraft:worlds, from which one can be activated at a time. Administrators can select which world is activated and edit its settings (including Minecraft:add-ons),Template:Only or manage the world files. Not all options from the regular Edit world screen are available for Realms, but this can be bypassed by uploading a local world to the Realm. A world slot on the Realm can be replaced by any local world of the Realms owner, from the Create new world, Minecraft:Edit world, and Realms Edit world screen. Administrators can also choose to download a world, or reset the world slot to a new default world. In Bedrock Edition, most world settings can also be changed from the game menu while playing on the Realm.

Non-administrator members can view the activated world only, without its settings.

In Bedrock Edition, any Realms subscription also allows access to the Minecraft:Realms Celebration Map, which is enabled in the third world slot by default.Template:Verify

Uploading worlds to Realms is the only official way of transferring worlds from and to consoles and Android internal storage.<ref>Template:Citation</ref>

Minecraft:Bedrock Editor has a tool that allows directly publishing the current project to Realms.

Backups

Java Realms automatically creates a backup every few hours when players are online. Each backup shows the time it was made and its size.

The owner of the Realm can choose to replace the world slot with the world data stored on a backup. Each backup can also be downloaded to the device as a singleplayer world.

Realms saves

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The Saves screen

In addition to the three Realm slots, multiple world saves can be stored on Realms. Automatic saves are taken at the end of every Realms play session when the server shuts down, or every 30 minutes during a play session, and are retained for a limited time.

Administrators can also manually save backups on the Realm. These saves are retained as long as the Realm exists. Automatic saves can be turned into manual saves to retain them for longer. However, the maximum storage for each Realm is limited for manual saves. Realms Plus subscriptions have 10GB of manual save storage, and Realms Core subscriptions have 5GB.

The owner of the Realm can find the Realms saves for the currently activated world slot in the "Worlds" tab. They can choose to replace a world slot with a save, or to download the save to the device. Saves from disabled world slots are not shown but still add up to storage.

Maps

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The UI for selecting a minigame to install on the Realm

On Minecraft:Java Edition, besides generating new worlds and uploading Minecraft:singleplayer worlds, Realm owners can also choose to install a premade map from a curated selection. All available maps are ensured to be compatible with the latest stable version (which a Realm must always run on), have been reviewed by Mojang and published through the Minecraft:Java Realms Content Creator Program.

The full list of maps that have been submitted through the program, as well as whether they're currently available for install on Realms, can be found here.

A Realm can have three world slots that the owner can switch between at any time. An additional temporary world slot is reserved for premade maps categorized as Minigames. Unlike regular worlds, minigames do not save players' progress, and they reset whenever all players log out.

Realms Stories

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The "Story feed" tab in the Realms Hub

Template:IN, all members of a Realm have access to online social features that allow players to communicate outside of the world through the "Clubs" feature of the Xbox network. Players can post comments and Minecraft:screenshots, and like comments from other players. The game also creates stories known as Realm Events, which document an important event in the world, such as when players defeat the ender dragon.

A report system allows members to notify the administrators about posts, which they can delete or Minecraft:report to Xbox Enforcement. There is also an Admin log, which shows most Realm changes performed by administrators.

Players that are opted in have access to the Timeline, a table that shows the playing activity for all members on the Realm.

For social features in the Realms Hub, several settings are available. Administrators can toggle Realm Events, Realm Event Minecraft:coordinates, the Timeline, and whether opting in is required to play on the Realm. It is accessible from the Realms Hub in the settings tab.

Settings

Template:Main The settings tab allows members to leave the Realm. Re-joining it requires a new invitation or invite link.

Exclusive settings exist for administrators to manage the Realm, including Realm name (up to 64 characters) and optional description (200 characters), and server region. Administrators can also choose to close the Realms server, which makes members unable to play on the Realm.

A custom server region for the Realm can be configured through the Realm's settings menu. The owner can choose whether Realms should automatically select the server region with the lowest ping for the first player to join a session, or always select a specific server region. The selected server region is shown in the Minecraft:loading world screen when joining a Realm. The following server regions are available: Template:Collapse

In Java Edition, players can toggle the profanity filter in the in-game Minecraft:chat from the account settings on Minecraft.net. In Bedrock Edition, the profanity filter can be toggled per player from the in-game Minecraft:settings.

On the profile page on Minecraft.net, all owned Realms can be viewed and managed. Most Realm-wide settings can also be changed here, including name and description, invite links, activated world, and player permissions. Friends can be invited and members can be removed or banned.

In the settings screen, the subscription can also be viewed and managed by the owner, depending on how it was purchased.

Limitations

Although Realms is hosted by Minecraft:Mojang Studios, it has some limitations. These limitations can be avoided by using standalone server software or a third-party hosting website.

History

Minecraft version history

Java Edition

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Bedrock Edition

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Realms version history

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Java Edition

Since Minecraft:Java Edition 1.7.10, Realms has had its own versioning system. Below is a changelog of these updates:

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Bedrock Edition

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Availability

The following chart shows when Realms was introduced in the respective countries.

Issues

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Trivia

  • The Minecraft:Mojang blog closing signature was signed "// The Minecraft and Minecraft Realms teams" instead of the usual "// The Minecraft team" starting with the blog Minecraft Snapshot 13w09a.<ref>Minecraft Snapshot 13w09a by Jens Bergensten. Mojang.com, February 26, 2013</ref>
  • The world selection menu for Bedrock Edition Realms on Minecraft.net shows the discontinued "Cliffside Village" seed template thumbnail.
  • The world selection menu in the Realms Hub shows the discontinued Survival Island, Savanna Village, and Forest Glade seed template thumbnails.

Gallery

Artwork

Realms Plus

Screenshots

Java Edition

Bedrock Edition

Development screenshots
Historical screenshots

Notes

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References

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