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Roblox Error Code 279: Failed to Connect to the Game

Short answer: Error 279 (ID 17) means Roblox couldn't connect you to the experience's server.

TL;DR: quick fix
  1. Check status.roblox.com for an outage.
  2. Try a different experience to see if it's just one game.
  3. Try another network.

Is Roblox down?

Before you change settings, check Roblox Status. If there's an outage, wait it out.

How to fix it: step by step

  1. Check status.roblox.com for an outage.
  2. Try a different experience to see if it's just one game.
  3. Try another network.
  4. Allow Roblox through your firewall/antivirus.
  5. Fully close Roblox, restart your device and reinstall the official client if needed.

FAQ

Is error 279 a ban?

No. It is a connection error.

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Last checked Oct 2026 against the official help page: Roblox Support. Menus can differ by app version; follow the official page if a step doesn't match.

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