Minecraft bedrock edition won't allow me to join realms, but my Xbox settings are set to...

Hi there!

Are you using an Xbox console? If so, to play online and multiplayer, you must have an active Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. Check your subscription if you have one via https://account.microsoft.com/services.

I'm not subscribed, but I also don't even own an Xbox, I'm using a computer with Windows 10.

Hi there! This is Virginia O.

I understand that you are experiencing issues joining in Minecraft game.

I apologize for the inconvenienced this has caused you. I will do my best to help you.

Please make sure that you two are using Minecraft Bedrock Edition because cross-platform play is only supported on Minecraft Bedrock Edition. If either of you is using a different version (e.g., Java Edition), you won't be able to play together.

And then check Microsoft account linking. Both of you need to be signed into your Microsoft accounts on your respective devices. On the Switch, make sure your girlfriend has linked her Microsoft account correctly. She can do this by signing in at https://aka.ms/remoteconnect.

Next is to verify multiplayer settings. To do this on Xbox, go to your account settings and ensure that multiplayer and cross-platform play are enabled. Same with Switch, check the settings on the Switch to ensure multiplayer is allowed.

Make sure that both devices have a stable internet connection. Cross-platform play requires a reliable connection.

And if direct joining isn't working, consider creating a Realm. Realms allow players from different platforms to join a shared world. You can set up a Realm from the Minecraft menu.

Then restart both the Xbox and the Switch after making these changes.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Hi

We have to use xbox Gamertag because we are playing on an ipad (Bedrock edition) & our Minecraft Gamertag is done via xbox. My privacy settings are set to allow invites but since I’ve ended up with 2 Gamertags on xbox account I log in but still come up as
“Offline” to my friends, so I cannot get their Realm invites or join their game.

Kevin

Hi there Raul, my name is Gerardo, and I'm an Xbox player. I'll be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

It's important to note that if your friends are playing Minecraft on an Xbox console and on a Nintendo Switch, they are playing Minecraft Bedrock Edition. If you're trying to join their Realm while playing Minecraft Java Edition, you won't be able to do so because they are different versions of the game.

Are you sure you're attempting to join from Minecraft Bedrock Edition (named Minecraft for Windows in the Minecraft Launcher) and not Minecraft Java Edition?

I'll be looking forward to your reply.

Kind regards,
Gerardo.