If you want to play Minecraft Bedrock online but can't access any kind of multiplayer content because of the "Multiplayer is Disabled " error. This article will guide you through a fair few different steps you can take to fix the problem. Since Minecraft connects to a specific server, the problem is usually an account or platform permission rather than a server outage, so it should be nice and easy to fix!

Takeaways:

  1. What keeps causing the "Multiplayer Is Disabled” Error in Minecraft Bedrock?
  2. Adjusting settings in Minecraft Bedrock to fix "Multiplayer Is Disabled” error (All Platforms)

How to Fix “Multiplayer Is Disabled” Error in Minecraft Bedrock

Minecraft gets online permissions from the Xbox profile connected to your Microsoft account, regardless of the platform that you are playing on.

  • In Minecraft, check the gamertag shown on your profile.
  • Open the official Xbox privacy and online safety settings and sign in with that exact Microsoft account.
  • Open your profile settings and find the Xbox online-safety controls.

How to Fix Multiplayer Is Disabled in Minecraft Bedrock

  • Find You can join multiplayer games.
  • Set the option to Allow and save the changes.

Fix Multiplayer Is Disabled in Minecraft Bedrock

  • If you play with people on other platforms, also allow cross-network play.

If the account is managed through Microsoft Family, a parent or family organiser will probably need to change the setting. Also, don't bother changing the account's date of birth to bypass family controls. If the account information is incorrect, correct it through Microsoft instead. After changing permissions, close Minecraft completely and reopen it. It should be working normally now.

Refresh Your Microsoft Account in Minecraft

If Xbox already shows multiplayer as allowed, make sure make sure that you are signed into the correct account everywhere. For example, if you are on PC, make sure that you are signed into the Microsoft Store and the Xbox app using the same account. It's also a good idea to just sign on then back in again.

  • Open Minecraft's profile or account section and confirm the gamertag.
  • Sign out of the Microsoft account.
  • Close Minecraft completely.
  • On Windows, also close the Minecraft Launcher and Xbox app.
  • Reopen Minecraft and sign in with the account whose permission you changed.
  • Return to Play > Servers and check Add Server.

Check Console Online Multiplayer Access

On Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, owning Minecraft and having access to the platform's online multiplayer service are separate requirements. So check the subscription on the same console account that launches Minecraft. If the membership has expired, renew it and fully restart Minecraft.

Windows, Android, iPhone, and iPad do not require a console multiplayer membership. Java Edition on PC does not use console membership either. And don't forget that an active membership does not override a blocked Microsoft account permission. Both the platform entitlement and Xbox online-safety settings must allow multiplayer.

Check a Local World Separately

If the problem is only affects a specific Bedrock save world and you want to play it alone the the world's multiplayer settings.

  • Open Play > Worlds.
  • Select the pencil or edit icon beside the world.
  • Open Multiplayer.
  • Turn off Multiplayer Game.
  • Save the setting and open the world.

Keep in mind that this only enables local single-player access. It does not unlock servers, Realms, invitations, or other online features. It's more of a workaround than a solution.

Update Minecraft and Restart the Device

Update Minecraft and restart whatever device you are playing on. There's a good chance that an update might fix whatever problem is causing the issue. If that doesn't work uninstall it, restart, then install it again.