Minecraft is a popular block building game. Previously, you had to go through a complicated process when you wanted to play with friends. However, the presence of Minecraft Realms makes the process easier. This wikiHow teaches you how to get Minecraft Realms, create worlds or realms, and invite players. Minecraft Realms is available for various platforms (except Playstation) and requires a subscription service.
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Method 1 of 5: Getting Minecraft Realms (Game Console, Mobile and Windows 10 Versions)
Step 1. Run Minecraft
The icon looks like a patch of grass. Click or tap the Minecraft icon to run the game.
- The Windows 10 edition of Minecraft (aka Bedrock Edition) is the same as the version that Minecraft runs on mobile, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. This version supports cross-platform multiplayer sessions with players from all platforms, except Java and Playstation editions of Minecraft players.
- Minecraft Realms is not currently available for the Playstation console.
Step 2. Select Play
This button is the first button at the top of the welcome page.
Step 3. Choose 30 Day Free Trial
This button is the first option under the " Realms " option on the " Worlds " tab.
Step 4. Select New Realm
This option is the first option at the top of the "Create New Realm" page.
Step 5. Type the name of the world or realm you want to create
Use the text field at the top of the page to type the name of the world.
Step 6. Select the duration
You can choose a duration of 30 days or 180 days. The 180-day duration requires a one-time payment which is more expensive, but when you recalculate it, it actually costs less than a monthly payment.
Step 7. Choose a tier
This option refers to the number of players that can play on the created server. You can choose 2 or 10 players. Servers for 2 players are offered at a price of 3.99 US dollars per month (around 56 thousand rupiah). A 10-player server is usually offered for USD 9.99 per month (approximately 140 thousand rupiah), or 7.99 dollars per month (about 112 thousand rupiah) with recurring payments.
Step 8. Select I agree
This checkbox is below the "Terms and Conditions" text. You can click on the gray boxes to view the terms and conditions, as well as the game's privacy policy.
Step 9. Click Create for Free
The digital store of the platform you are using will be opened. You'll get a free trial of Minecraft Realms for 30 days first. After that, your payment plan will start.
Step 10. Perform account authentication
You will need to enter a password or scan your fingerprint, depending on the platform you are using. After that, you will be registered in Minecraft Realms and a Minecraft server will be created. You can access the server on the “Worlds” tab on the welcome page, just like when you select a single player world/server that you have created.
Method 2 of 5: Inviting Players to Your World (Game Console, Mobile and Windows 10 Versions)
Step 1. Run Minecraft
The icon looks like a patch of grass. Click or tap the Minecraft icon to run the game.
Step 2. Click Play
This button is the first button at the top of the welcome page.
Step 3. Click the pencil icon next to your world or realm server
This icon is to the right of the Minecraft server in the list of games under the “Worlds” tab.
Step 4. Click Members
This option is the second option in the left sidebar menu.
Step 5. Click Invite next to the friends you want to invite
You may have some friends on the list at the bottom of the screen. Click or tap the “ invite ” next to the friends you want to invite.
Step 6. Click Share link
This button is the second link at the top of the “Members” menu. A URL that you can use to invite friends to the server will be displayed.
Step 7. Click Copy
It's to the right of the URL, at the top of the page. After that, the URL will be copied.
Step 8. Paste the URL in the message for friends
When sending an invitation message to friends, paste the copied URL so that your friends can access the server. Once the message is received, selected users can click on the URL and get instructions to join your server. The link can be pasted into the message via PC or mobile device.
Method 3 of 5: Getting Minecraft Realms (Java Version/Edition)
Step 1. Visit https://www.minecraft.net via a web browser
You can use any browser on PCs, Mac computers, and Linux.
The Java edition of Minecraft is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux computers. This version also supports mods. However, the Java edition of Minecraft Realms does not support cross-platform multiplayer sessions with players using the Windows 10 version of Minecraft, mobile devices, or game consoles
Step 2. Click Realms
This button is the second option in the top left corner of the main page. You can see them under the Minecraft male and female character icons.
Step 3. Click Get Realms for Minecraft: Java Edition
This button is the second option displayed on the web page.
Step 4. Click Buy Now under the payment plan
Usually, Minecraft Realms for the Java edition/version is offered at a price of 9.99 US dollars (about 140 thousand rupiah) per month. However, there are several other payment plans that you can choose from. Specify the desired plan to move to the next step (you will need to select a payment plan later).
Step 5. Log in to the Mojang website
Use the email address and password used when purchasing the game “Minecraft: Java Edition” and click “ Login ”.
Step 6. Choose a payment plan
Click the radio button next to the desired package. You can choose a recurring monthly plan, a one-time monthly payment plan, a 30-day plan, and a 180-day plan.
If you haven't taken advantage of the Minecraft Realms free trial period, look for the text "Click Here to start your free trial" at the top of the page and click the link “ Click Here ' in the text.
Step 7. Select the country of origin
Use the first drop-down menu under credit card payment options to select your home country.
Step 8. Select the type of credit card
Click the radio button next to the Visa, Mastercard, or American Express logo to select the type of credit card you're using.
Step 9. Enter credit card information
Use the form at the bottom of the page to enter card information. You will need to enter the card number, expiration month and year, CVV code (security code), billing zip code, and country.
Step 10. Click the box
at the bottom of the page.
This checkbox is next to the "I have read and agree to the Minecraft Realms End User License Agreement and Privacy Policy" message.
Step 11. Click Purchase
It's a green button at the bottom of the page. After that, you will start subscribing to Minecraft Realms according to the selected plan.
Method 4 of 5: Creating Minecraft Realms Server (Java Version/Edition)
Step 1. Register your account in Minecraft Realms for Java edition/version
Use the steps in the first method to subscribe to Minecraft Realms on “Minecraft: Java Edition”.
Step 2. Open the Minecraft launcher program
The program is marked with an icon that looks like a patch of grass. You can find it in the “Start” menu (Windows) or the “Applications” folder (Mac).
Step 3. Click Play
It's a green button at the bottom of the launcher window.
Step 4. Click Minecraft Realms
This option is the third option on the welcome page.
Step 5. Click Click here to start your new realm
It's a glowing green text button at the top of the page.
Step 6. Type in the server name
Use the first field at the top of the page to type the server name.
Step 7. Type in the server description
Use the second field to type a short description of the server.
Step 8. Click Create
It's a gray button at the bottom of the page.
Step 9. Select the world type
There are six types of worlds for you to choose from. Here are the options:
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” New World:
This option works to create a new world.
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” Uploads:
” With this option, you can upload a world that was created before.
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” World Templates:
This option allows you to create new worlds based on available templates.
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” Adventures:
This option contains a collection of adventure worlds.
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” Experiences:
This option loads a collection of worlds based on experience or experience.
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” Inspiration:
This option loads a collection of worlds based on player creations.
Step 10. Click the world you want to create
Select a world from the list of world types you want.
Step 11. Click Select
This button is the first option at the bottom of the page. After that, the world will be created. Wait for a few minutes for the server to finish creating.
Step 12. Click the server
Server options are at the top of your server list.
Step 13. Click Play
After that, the server with the new world will be loaded.
Method 5 of 5: Inviting Players to Your World (Java Version/Edition)
Step 1. Open the Minecraft launcher program
The program is marked by an icon that looks like a patch of grass.
Step 2. Click Play
It's a green button at the bottom of the program window.
Step 3. Click Minecraft Realms
This option is the third option on the welcome page.
Step 4. Click the wrench icon
This icon is to the right of the Minecraft world server you created.
Step 5. Click Players
This button is the first option in the upper-left corner of the screen.
Step 6. Click Invite Player
This button is the first option on the right side of the screen.
Step 7. Enter the player's username
Type the username of the player you want to invite into the field labeled "Name".
Step 8. Click Invite Player
After that, an invitation will be sent to the player in question.
