Complete Guide to Turning Off All Chat on Roblox
Disabling chat is the most important safety step you can take. This guide shows you how to block all forms of communication.
Why Disable Chat?
- •Strangers can contact your child directly
- •Predators use chat to groom children
- •Inappropriate language and content
- •Scam attempts ("free Robux" tricks)
- •Bullying and harassment
Good news: Children don't need chat to enjoy Roblox!
- Games work perfectly without chat
- Can still play with friends
- Emotes allow basic expression
- Private servers for friend groups
Chat Types Explained
Public chat visible to everyone in a game. Messages appear in the chat box for all players to see.
Private whispers using the /w command. Only visible to the sender and recipient.
Group voice and text chat for playing together. Can include multiple people across different games.
Real-time voice communication. Requires age verification (13+) so should be unavailable for young children.
Method 1: Via Parent Dashboard (Recommended)
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Log into YOUR linked parent account
Use the account you linked in the Quick Start setup
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Navigate to Parental Controls
SettingsParental Controls - 3
Select your child's account
Click on their username from the linked accounts list
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Go to Communication settings
Communication - 5
Disable ALL chat options:
Experience ChatOFFExperience Direct ChatOFFPartyNo oneGroup PartyNo one Save your changes
Settings apply immediately to your child's account
Method 2: Via Child's Account (If Not Linked)
If you haven't linked a parent account yet, you can still disable chat directly from your child's account.
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Log into your child's account
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Go to Privacy settings
Settings (gear icon)Privacy - 3
Under Contact Settings, set all to "No one":
- • Who can message me → No one
- • Who can chat with me in-app → No one
- • Who can chat with me in-game → No one
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Enable Account Restrictions
Toggle "Account Restrictions" to ON for maximum protection
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Set up a PIN
Create a 4-digit PIN to lock these settings
How to Verify Chat is Disabled
- Have your child open a popular game (like Adopt Me!)
- Check that the chat box is hidden or shows "Chat disabled"
- Try typing a message - it should not send
- Check that the Party feature is inaccessible
About Voice Chat
- • Voice chat requires age verification (13+)
- • If your child is under 13 with correct birthdate, voice chat should be unavailable
- • If somehow enabled, disable it in Settings → Privacy → Voice Chat
Important Warnings
- • Some games have CUSTOM chat systems built by developers
- • Account Restrictions blocks these, but regular chat settings may not
- • Always enable Account Restrictions for maximum protection
- • Monitor which games your child plays