How to Stop Paying for Minecraft Realms
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To stop paying for Minecraft Realms, you need to cancel your subscription, which can be done through the Google Play Store for Android devices, the Microsoft Account page for Windows, or the Minecraft website for Java Edition, and once cancelled, you will no longer be charged the recurring monthly fee of $7.99 USD. The process to cancel varies depending on your device and the edition of Minecraft you are using, such as Minecraft: Java Edition or Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, but generally, you will need to sign in to your account, navigate to your subscriptions, and select the option to cancel or pause your subscription.
Understanding Minecraft Realms Subscriptions
Minecraft Realms is a subscription service that allows you to play online with friends and keep your world active even when you’re not playing, with options to purchase a recurring monthly subscription or one-time purchases for a set period, such as a 30-day or 90-day subscription.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What happens if you stop paying for a realm?
If you cancel your subscription, you will still be able to download your world, but you won’t be able to play it online until you re-subscribe or upload it to a server, and you have 18 months to back up your realm after the recurring payment stops.
2. How do I stop paying for Minecraft realms Java?
For Minecraft: Java Edition, log in to your Minecraft account, navigate to your profile, select My Wallet, and cancel your subscription by clicking the Pause or Manage button next to your recurring payment.
3. How do I refund a Minecraft realm?
Refunds for Minecraft Realms are not typically available, but if you’ve experienced issues accessing your realm, you can contact Minecraft Support for assistance, and you may be eligible for a refund if they are unable to resolve the issue.
4. How do I cancel my Minecraft realms free trial?
To cancel your free trial, go to the Microsoft Account page, ensure you’re logged in with the correct account, find the realm, click Manage subscription, and cancel from there.
5. Will my realm be deleted if I stop paying for it?
If your subscription has been inactive for more than 18 months, your world will be permanently deleted from the Minecraft: Bedrock Edition servers, but you can export your maps within the 18-month period.
6. How much does a Minecraft realm cost?
A Minecraft Realms: Java Edition subscription costs $7.99 USD per month, or you can purchase a 30-day or 90-day realm for $9.99 USD or $26.99 USD, respectively.
7. What if I accidentally bought two realms Minecraft?
If you’ve accidentally purchased two realms, you’ll need to contact Microsoft about a refund, as you can’t cancel the subscription directly, and you should also go to your Microsoft.com account to cancel the duplicate subscription.
8. Can you get a realm back after it expires?
If your Minecraft Realms subscription runs out, you can still download the world you were using, and you can play it online again if you re-subscribe or upload it to a server.
9. Do you have to keep paying for a realm in Minecraft?
With a one-time purchase, your realm will only be active for the specified period, such as one month or six months, and won’t renew automatically, but with a recurring subscription, you’ll be charged every 30 days until you cancel.
10. Why pay for Minecraft realms?
Minecraft Realms offers benefits such as inviting unlimited friends to play for free, playing online with up to two friends simultaneously, and keeping your world active and online even when you’re not playing.
11. Will uninstalling Minecraft delete my realm?
Uninstalling Minecraft won’t delete your realm, as the information about your servers, items, and ranks is tied to your Minecraft account, and would only be deleted if you delete your account.
12. Why did I get charged twice for Minecraft realms?
If you’ve been charged more than once, check for multiple transaction IDs to confirm a duplicate purchase, and note that your bank or payment partner may temporarily reserve the purchase amount, which can be confused with a second charge.
13. Can I take over my friends realm?
To take over a friend’s realm, the original owner needs to download the world from the realm server, and then send it to you, which you can then upload to your own realm, although this process can be tricky.
14. Does a 2 player realm cost money?
A basic Minecraft Realms for Bedrock Edition costs $3.99/£3.29 a month and allows you to invite two more players to play online.
15. How do I delete a realm?
To delete a realm, go to Minecraft Realms, select the useless realm, click Configure Realm, then Subscription, and finally Delete Realm, and confirm with Yes, noting that your realm will be permanently deleted and beyond recovery.