This article introduces 'How to Play with Friends' in Roblox. It summarizes how to create private servers and how to play games with friends.
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Things to Know About Private Servers
Server Prices Vary by Game
The cost of creating a private server varies depending on the game you play. Be aware that some games allow you to create private servers for free, while others require Robux.
Private Servers Cannot Be Created on PS4
Currently, you cannot create private servers on PS4. However, you can join private servers created by friends, so it's possible to play games together with friends.
Have Your Friend Enter the Private Server First
If you want to join a private server on PS4, have your friend enter the server first. By having them enter first, you can join the server your friend is playing on from your friends list, even on PS4.
Servers Cannot Be Deleted
Once a private server is created, it cannot be deleted. While it cannot be completely deleted, you can disable 'Allow Joining' in the configuration settings, which will prevent everyone, including invited friends, from accessing the private server.
How to Create a Private Server
Select the Server for the Game You Want to Play
Go to the bottom of the game's details page, select 'Servers,' and then choose 'Create Private Server.' Decide on a server name and select 'Buy Now' to launch the private server.
Customize Server Settings
Open the server's configuration settings and turn on 'Friends Allowed.' By turning this on, any of your friends can freely join and leave the server. If you want to invite non-friends, add them by entering their username in 'Add People' under Server Members.
How to Join a Private Server
Join a Server Created by a Friend
If a friend has created a private server for you, a new joinable server will appear on the server screen. Press 'Join' to enter the server, allowing you to play the game exclusively with invited people.
What to Do If You Can't Join a Private Server?
Review Configuration Settings
Check if 'Allow Joining' and 'Friends Allowed' are checked in the private server's configuration settings. If they are green, invited players can join the private server.
Have a Server Link Generated
If you're invited but can't join the private server, ask for a private server link to be generated. You can create a server link by tapping 'Generate' from the item at the very bottom of the private server's configuration settings. Send the created link to your friends via chat or other means, and have them join the server through the link.
Check the Number of Participants
Private servers, depending on the game, can generally only accommodate up to 50 participants. Be aware that if the number of participants has reached the limit, you won't be able to join the server.
Disable Account Restrictions
If the creator of the private server has account restrictions turned on, you may not be able to join the private server even if invited. When playing with friends on a private server, make sure to turn off 'Account Restrictions' in the privacy settings.
Other Ways to Play Games with Friends
Invite from Within the Game
Open the Roblox menu from within the game and select 'Invite Friends to Join' to send an invitation to your friends. Invitations can be checked from the notifications screen, and pressing 'Join' will allow you to play the game together on the same server.
Join from Profile
If your friend has already started a game, the game they are playing will be displayed under their icon in the friends list. Select their icon and press 'Join' to join the server your friend is playing on, allowing you to play together.
