How to stay safe on Roblox
While Roblox might be the most popular gaming platform in the world, it comes with a bit of a reputation, especially surrounding younger gamers. That’s why we’ve teamed up with VPN experts Surfshark to give you our top tips for staying safe when playing games like Adopt Me!, 99 Nights in the Forest, or any of the other countless options you can find when you load up Roblox.
The tips we’ve included in this guide combine steps you can take to secure your account with advice on getting the most out of Surfshark’s VPN software. Given that you can sign-up to Surfshark for as little as $2.49 with a long-term plan, that’s our first bit of guidance. We’ve got more, though, so keep reading.
Never share your personal details
This tip is pretty obvious, but it bears repeating. Never share your details, including your name, email address, or any personal information, with anyone on Roblox.
Don’t click external links
Speaking of websites, we’d also suggest avoiding clicking any external links that you’re sent through Roblox. Some links can be phishing attempts that try to steal your data. Surfshark can come in handy here, too, as its CleanWeb feature blocks phishing attacks, as well as invasive ads and trackers.
Players in Roblox aren’t giving away free Robux !
The above two points are especially important to keep in mind if any players offer you, or someone you know, free Robux. The classic rule applies here: if it’s too good to be true, it probably is. Just like a lot of websites that offer free in-game currency, any players who offers it to you in a game is likely a scammer.
Use a VPN
There are a bunch of reasons for using a VPN, such as Surfshark, when playing Roblox games, but safety is right at the top of that list. With Surfshark, you can make sure your connection is secure wherever you’re playing, which is particularly important when using public or shared Wi-Fi. It’s really easy to use, and once you’ve made an account, you can connect to one of hundreds of servers all over the world to keep your IP address hidden.
Not only does Surfshark hide your IP address from anyone using the same network, but it also keeps it secure from any other Roblox users. That can come in handy if your favorite game ever suffers from a DDoS attack, as we’ve seen with some Roblox games before, as it means that the attackers won’t be able to track you from your IP.
Disable voice chat
The developers behind the Roblox platform have put a lot of effort into its safety features in recent years, including options to disable voice chat. This is a must-do if you’re playing online with strangers in multiplayer games, as not everyone is using Roblox for the right reasons.
If you really want to be sure you’re staying as safe as possible, it’s also a good idea to mute the Roblox text chat to avoid any unwanted messages. You can find the options to mute both voice and text chat in the settings. If you aren’t age-verified or you’re too young for communication features, though, they might already be turned off for you.
Secure your account
This tip applies to just about any online account you have, but it’s even more important for Roblox. First off, make sure to add your real email address or number to the account – hidden, of course – in case you ever need to recover it. After that, it’s also a good idea to set up two-step verification, just in case anyone ever manages to guess your account details.
It’s also worth mentioning that if you log into Roblox using a device that isn’t yours, especially a shared device, you need to log off after every session. This is also another instance where we’d recommend using Surfshark, which you can quickly install on almost any device for an added layer of protection.
Those are our top tips for keeping safe on Roblox, in collaboration with our friends over at Surfshark. You can head over to the official Surfshark site to check out all the different payment options, including cheaper deals for longer plans.