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How to Cancel Minecraft Realms Subscription

Cancel Minecraft Realms subscription

✓ No phone call needed

✓ Takes ~2 minutes

Free guide

Minecraft Realms ($7.99/mo for Java, $3.99/mo for Bedrock) provides a private multiplayer server for up to 10 friends. Cancel through your Microsoft account or in-game.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Go to account.microsoft.com/services and sign in

Find Minecraft Realms and click Manage

Click Cancel subscription and confirm

💡 This method works for both Java and Bedrock Realms subscriptions.

Open Minecraft and go to Minecraft Realms

Select your Realm

Click the pencil/edit icon

Scroll down and click Recurring subscription

Click Cancel subscription

💡 Works in both Java and Bedrock editions.

✅ What Happens After You Cancel

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Realm stays online until the end of the billing period

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After expiry, the Realm goes offline

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World data is preserved for 18 months — download it before it expires

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Players can rejoin if you resubscribe

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Refund policy: Microsoft does not offer refunds for Realms subscriptions. Contact Microsoft support at support.microsoft.com for accidental charges or billing errors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I download my Minecraft Realm world before cancelling? ⌄

Go to Minecraft Realms → select your Realm → pencil icon → World Backups → Download latest. Save the world file before your subscription expires.

What happens to my Realm world when I cancel? ⌄

The Realm goes offline but world data is stored for 18 months. You can reactivate it by resubscribing within that window.

Can I cancel Minecraft Realms on mobile? ⌄

On mobile (Bedrock), cancel through Google Play or the App Store if you subscribed there. Otherwise use account.microsoft.com/services.

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About Minecraft Realms Subscriptions

Minecraft Realms ($7.99/mo for Java, $3.99/mo for Bedrock) provides a private multiplayer server for up to 10 friends. Cancel through your Microsoft account or in-game. This guide covers every platform — Microsoft Account, In-Game (Minecraft) — so you can cancel from whichever device you have handy.

Before You Cancel Minecraft Realms

Before cancelling, check a few things: which platform you subscribed on (App Store, Google Play, or the website directly), since you must cancel in the same place you signed up. If you subscribed on the website, cancelling through your iPhone Settings won't work — and vice versa.

Also note your next billing date. Minecraft Realms doesn't delete your account when you cancel — you keep access until the period ends. There's no penalty for cancelling early, but you won't get a refund for unused days unless stated in the refund policy above.

Can I Resubscribe After Cancelling?

Yes — you can resubscribe to Minecraft Realms at any time. Your account data, preferences, and history are typically preserved for 30–90 days after cancellation, depending on the service. Simply log back in and choose a new plan.

What If I Can't Find the Cancel Button?

Some services intentionally bury the cancel option. Follow the exact steps above — if you still can't find it, check that you're logged into the correct account (some people have multiple accounts). You can also contact Minecraft Realms support directly and request cancellation via chat or email — they are legally required to process it.