Minecraft is unplayable for many gamers right now, most getting the 502 error

This is a server-side issue and the developer is aware of it

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Users are experiencing the Realms 502 error in Minecraft

If you launched Minecraft Realms and got the 502 Bad Gateway error, you’re not alone with this problem.

It’s an issue that Mojang is dealing right now and some users started posting on Reddit about it. We don’t know why, but the r/Minecraft moderators removed the post.

Some users also posted on X about the 502 error in Minecraft so the issue is generalized.

Anyway, Mojang acknowledged that the Realms error 502 issue and they are dealing with it, as we’ve learned from their webpage.

Now, this is a server-side problem related to the Microsoft Azure gateway so you can’t do anything much from your PC except waiting for a solution from Mojang.

However, if you don’t want to just sit and wait, we have a complete guide on how to deal with the Minecraft error 502.

This must be frustrating as the problem is persisting for a few hours now, so your patience is really tested.

Do you have the same 502 error in Minecraft Realms? Let us know about it in the comments below.

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