With Roblox being one of the most popular games in the world, it can be expected to run into a few issues here and there. However, what you never want to run into is the servers going down, and you’re not alone if you’re wondering if that’s the case.
Let’s dive into the details and find out the best ways to see if Roblox is, in fact, down. Here are some of the best steps you’ll take to find out if your favorite gaming platform is running into issues and how you may be able to fix them!
How to Fix Roblox Server Issues
While there isn’t a one size fits all solution to connection problems, you can try a few things if you’re experiencing issues. Here are the steps you can take to fix Roblox server issues.
- Make sure you’re using a supported browser
- Reset your Internet options
- Check your browser’s security settings
- Check wireless connection
- Remove/disable any ad-blocker browser add-ons
- Make sure that the appropriate ports are open
- Configure your firewall and/or router
- Reinstall Roblox
You could also check into websites like downdetector.com, which will let you know if other players are encountering similar issues. Checking into Social Media Pages, like the Official Roblox Twitter, may also point you in the right direction.
Sometimes, you may just need to wait things out until the developers get servers back up and running the way they are meant to be. You can track the status of the open tickets with the developers using the Roblox Status page. Make sure you’re keeping an eye on your game to see if you can log back in after a few hours.
What Causes Roblox Server Issues?
A handful of things can cause connection problems when playing Roblox. Sometimes they’re server-side issues that you’ll have to wait for the developers to fix, sometimes problems with the specific game or place you’re trying to load into, and sometimes your connection is at fault. These are the most common reasons for connection problems.
- Firewall
- This is very frequently a firewall problem, though it can be (in very few cases) the result of a low-bandwidth connection or an inconsistent wireless connection.
- Slow Internet Connection/Big Game
- If you are playing on the internet on really slow service, and the game is big, it can take a good bit of time to actually download the map. Give it a little while.
- Empty Game/Place
- If the map seems to be running but is unusually devoid of stuff, then the map did, in fact load. The game’s creator probably just didn’t build anything in it, so it is empty. You can tell when a map is done loading once your avatar appears.
- Bad Game/Place
- The game could be bad. There could be a bad script in it, or it has too many objects, which is preventing the game from running properly. Inform the creator of the problem, as only they will be able to repair it.
- Degraded Performance
- The latest issue came with degraded performance, where players were either unable to join or had issues with the platform not responding. In this case, there was nothing you could do on your end, as the Roblox developers had to identify the errors and either fix them or implement mitigation actions. Your best bet is to check back on the Roblox Status often.
How Long Is Roblox Usually Down For?
Being as popular as it is, Roblox developers are quick on the draw when it comes to bringing Roblox back online after an outage. Roblox is usually only down for thirty minutes to two hours following a major outage, though could be longer during holidays and unusual hours.
Very occasionally, internal errors may cause Roblox to go down for much longer. Roblox’s biggest outage was three days long, but nothing similar has happened since. Very dark times indeed.
While you’re waiting for servers to come back to live, make sure to check into our Roblox tag page, where you’ll be able to find some suggestions for your new favorite Role Playing Games, 3rd Person Shooters, and if you’ll ever be able to play Roblox on the Nintendo Switch!
