Can you make a realm without paying?

Like we said above, Minecraft Realms cost money. If you're savvy enough to host a Java server on your own PC, you can do so for free.
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Can you create a realm for free?

You can either create a new world as a Realm or convert one of your existing worlds into one. However, Realms are a premium feature and you must pay a monthly subscription to keep the Realm open to other players.
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Do you have to pay to make a Minecraft realm?

If you play Minecraft: Java Edition and you want to host a server and play online with your friends, then you'll need to subscribe to Realms for Java Edition. If you play Minecraft: Bedrock Edition then you'll need to subscribe to Realms via the in-game Marketplace.
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Are Minecraft realms free now?

Minecraft Realms is a subscription that players can buy to manage online Minecraft servers (“Realms”).
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What happens if you don't pay for realms?

You'll be able to use your Realms until that date, but when it expires, you will lose a few things. For both the Java and Bedrock Editions, your personal server will go offline, meaning neither you nor your friends will be able to join your Realm.
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How long does a free realm last?

If you have never purchased Realms Plus before, you can start a free trial for Realms Plus for 30 days.
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Does Minecraft delete your realm if you stop paying?

When you cancel your Minecraft Realms subscription, you can still access your Realm until the renewal date, but payments will no longer be automatically taken out of your account. Here is how to stop either your Bedrock or Java Realms subscription.
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Why Free Realms shut down?

The game's servers were shut down on March 31, 2014 in a closure of three other SOE MMOs that year; with the company stating a necessity to devote resources to other games, as well as to move away from games oriented to children, through SOE President John Smedley stating in a Reddit ask-me-anything that "Kids don't ...
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How much is the cheapest Minecraft realm?

How much does a Realms subscription cost? There are two available subscriptions for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition. Realms subscription: $3.99/£3.29 per month recurring. Realms Plus subscription: $7.99/£6.69 per month recurring, or 37.99 for 6 months not recurring.
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Can 3 people play on a 2 player realm?

** While unlimited invitations to join your realm are allowed, only a specified number of players (either 2 or 10 players in addition to you, depending on your subscription) will be permitted to actively play and join the server simultaneously.
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Is Minecraft Realms free with Gamepass?

What you need to know. Microsoft has announced on Twitter that it is offering an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk, containing three months of free access to Minecraft Realms Plus.
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Can my friends play on my Minecraft realm without me?

Playing on a Joined Realm

Once you have joined a Realm, you can play on that Realm any time, even if the Realm owner is not playing.
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Do you need realms to play with friends?

If you are playing on Minecraft Java edition, you will need need to purchase a subscription for Minecraft Realms: Java Edition, but if you are on Bedrock Edition (mobile, Windows 10, Xbox consoles, PlayStation consoles, and the Nintendo Switch) then you will need to purchase a subscription for Minecraft Realms Plus.
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Is Java or Bedrock more expensive?

Cost. Java Edition and Bedrock Edition are sold together nowadays for a set price of $29.99. Unlike the old days, you'll get both versions of Minecraft in one neat package and a unified launcher, so you can swap between them at will.
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Do realms cost Minecoins?

Realms Plus, the subscription-based service in Minecraft, does not cost Minecoins directly. Instead, it has a monthly subscription fee payable in real-world currency. However, for those curious about Minecoins, they are the in-game currency used for purchasing skins, textures, and more within the Minecraft Marketplace.
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Does free realm still exist?

Free realms shut down in March of 2014 and fans both kids and adults alike were devastated.
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Is Minecraft Realms permanent?

"You can export your worlds from any versions of Realms at any time, including an 18-month period after your subscription has expired. Once your subscription has been inactive for more than 18 months, your world will be permanently deleted from Minecraft's servers."
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Why do Minecraft realms expire?

To prevent unplayed worlds filling up with dust, Realms that have been canceled or expired for 18 months will be deleted. Local mathematicians tell me that 18 months is a little over a year, so if you feel like it's been a while since you checked in on your world now is the time!
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How to play a realm after it expires?

How to renew an expired Realm
  1. Sign into your account on Minecraft.net.
  2. Click on My Realms.
  3. Find the Realm you want to reactivate under Inactive Realms.
  4. Click the Reactivate button to renew your Realm subscription.
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Does closing a realm reset it?

Closing a realm just turns off the server, so nobody can connect. You can reopen the realm to get back to playing on the same realm. The subscription is a different beast. You'll have to make sure that you actually extend that realms subscription (if you still can), instead of getting a new subscription.
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Will I lose all my worlds if I delete Minecraft?

That folder gets deleted with the game. Therefore all the worlds are deleted with it.
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