Is Minecraft down?

Any online service may experience various issues, like problems with its servers and network or interruptions due to maintenance. An outage could also happen because of a cyberattack or a government's decision to block a certain website.

Minecraft authentication servers may go down because of maintenance, server overload, or technical issues. This may prevent players from logging in to the game or connecting to Minecraft Realms.

Minecraft Realms usually goes down because Mojang’s servers are experiencing issues — most often login or authentication problems. When that happens, Realms won’t load even though nothing’s wrong with your world or your device. If this happens, just wait for a bit and try again later.

If Minecraft LAN is not working, first check if all devices are connected to the same local network. Then make sure that the correct port is open in your firewall settings. Also make sure that the host player has enabled LAN in their game settings. Restarting both the game and devices can help resolve this issue.

Please use the issue report form on this page to let us know if you are experiencing any issues. You can also leave a comment for other users to see. If you want to report that something isn’t working directly to Minecraft, you can visit its website.

If Minecraft isn’t working for you, try the following tips:

• Restart your game and computer.

• Check your internet connection.

• Update Minecraft to the latest version.

• Make sure your device meets the game’s system requirements.

• Clear the game cache.

• Reinstall Minecraft if the issue persists.

To fix Minecraft's "drowned" error, try the following steps:

• Sign out of your Microsoft or Xbox account, then sign back in.

• Update your Minecraft to the latest version.

• Just wait and try to log in later. Minecraft’s servers might be temporarily down.

• Change your login credentials.

To fix the "exit code 1" error, try updating your Java and graphics drivers first. Then double-check your game files by verifying them through the launcher. If that doesn’t do the trick, reinstalling Minecraft might help clear up any corrupted files.

To fix the “getsockopt” error, check your internet connection and make sure your firewall or antivirus is not blocking Minecraft’s access to the network. Restart your router, and if the issue continues, try reinstalling the game.

As reported by publications like BBC and Money Control, most Minecraft service disruptions, such as the ones on October 29, 2025, and June 18, 2025, typically last only a couple of hours and are resolved relatively quickly.

Lag in Minecraft may be caused by a slow internet connection, high CPU usage, or running too many background applications. Try closing unnecessary programs, lowering the game’s graphic settings, or using a wired connection instead of Wi-Fi to improve performance.

To fix the Minecraft launcher issue:

• Restart your computer and try again.

• Make sure your antivirus or firewall isn’t blocking the launcher.

• Check if there are any updates for Minecraft or your system.

• Run the launcher as an administrator.

• Try reinstalling the Minecraft launcher if the problem persists.

• Clear the launcher’s cache.

No, Minecraft issues won’t influence Roblox because they both run on separate servers. If Minecraft is experiencing issues, it doesn’t necessarily mean that Roblox is down, too.

No. Even if you can’t reach Minecraft on your browser, it doesn't mean that the entire service is experiencing issues. Website outages can happen because of server maintenance, network disruptions, cyberattacks, or even regional connectivity issues that affect only some users. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t use Minecraft through its dedicated app, for example.