Can I connect to others online and is it safe

Minecraft is often played together as a multiplayer game. The PC version can be connected to unmoderated realms that are hosted by third-party sites. These dedicated servers are not officially supported and maintained but offer a larger amount of customization for your Minecraft gameplay. On the opposite spectrum, Minecraft Realms are officially supported and distributed by Mojang. These multiplayer servers have a limit of ten players (plus the owner) and are encouraged to be given out to friends and family. Minecraft Realms also hide any identifying information such as IP Address that might otherwise expose you to unwanted attention. For parents looking to moderate their child’s Minecraft experience would best opt for the Minecraft Realms. The option to connect to any multiplayer server is completely optional, however.