Disabling chat takes three steps in your account settings

You can turn off chat in Roblox through your account settings, which prevents other players from sending you messages during games. The setting applies across all Roblox games you play, not just one. You reach it by opening your account menu, navigating to Privacy, and changing who can contact you.

This is different from muting individual players in a single game — that silences one person for that session only. Disabling chat in settings stops all player-to-player messages permanently until you turn the setting back on.

Key Takeaways

  • Chat settings are in your account menu under Privacy, not in individual game settings.
  • You can choose to allow messages from friends only, or turn off all player messages completely.
  • Disabling chat does not affect in-game text that the game itself displays — only messages from other players.
  • The setting takes effect when ready and applies to every Roblox game you join.
  • You can change this setting back at any time if you want to receive messages again.

Steps to disable chat in your account settings

Open Roblox and log into your account. Click the circular icon with your username or avatar in the top right corner of the screen. A dropdown menu will appear.

From that menu, select Settings. You will see a list of options on the left side of the page. Click on Privacy. Look for the section labeled Who can message me? or Contact Settings — the exact wording varies slightly depending on whether you are on a computer or mobile device.

You will see three options: Friends, Everyone, or No one. Select No one to disable all player chat. If you want to keep messages from friends only, select Friends instead. Click the button or toggle to save your choice. The change happens when ready.

The difference between disabling chat and muting players

Disabling chat in your account settings stops all incoming messages from players before they reach you. Muting a player in a single game only hides that one person's messages while you are playing that specific game. When you leave and rejoin, or play a different game, the mute does not carry over.

If you mute a player in a game, you will still see their messages if you play another Roblox game with them. If you disable chat in your account settings, you will not receive any player messages in any game, but you can still see text that the game itself displays — like quest instructions or score announcements.

What still works when chat is disabled

Turning off player chat does not affect game features that are not player-to-player messages. You will still see in-game text like quest objectives, score displays, game announcements, and system messages from Roblox itself. You can still play games normally and see everything the game is designed to show you.

If a game requires you to type something — like entering a code or answering a puzzle — you can still do that. The setting only blocks messages sent by other players to you, not text input or game communication.

How to turn chat back on

Go back to your account Settings and select Privacy. Find the Who can message me? section again. Choose Friends if you want messages from friends only, or Everyone if you want to receive messages from any player. Save your choice.

The change takes effect when ready. If you had muted specific players before, those mutes remain in place — disabling and re-enabling chat does not clear your mute list.

Chat settings on mobile versus computer

The steps are the same on mobile and computer, but the layout looks slightly different. On mobile, tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) instead of looking for a dropdown in the top right. Then tap your username or avatar to reach your account menu. The rest of the steps are identical.

Some mobile devices may show the privacy options in a slightly different order, but Who can message me? or Contact Settings will always be in the Privacy section. If you cannot find it, try scrolling down in the Privacy menu.

Why you might want to disable chat

Players disable chat for different reasons. Some want to avoid unwanted messages or contact from strangers. Others are younger players whose parents want to limit who can reach them. Some players find chat distracting while they are trying to focus on gameplay. Disabling chat is a straightforward way to control who can contact you without having to mute people one at a time.

You can also use the Friends option if you want to stay in touch with people you know but block messages from players you have never met. This gives you a middle ground between allowing everyone to message you and blocking all messages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will other players know that I have disabled chat?

No. Other players cannot see your chat settings. If they try to send you a message and chat is disabled, the message straightforward will not go through on their end — they will not receive a notification that you have blocked chat.

Can I disable chat for just one game?

No, the account setting applies to all games. However, you can mute individual players within a single game by clicking on their name and selecting mute. That mute only lasts while you are in that game.

Does disabling chat stop friend requests?

No. Disabling chat only stops player messages. You can still receive friend requests, and friends can still send you messages if you have that setting enabled. Friend requests are separate from the chat setting.

What if I want to message someone but have chat disabled?

You cannot send messages if you have disabled chat for everyone. If you have it set to Friends only, you can message your friends. To message other players, you would need to change your setting back to Everyone first.

Can parents control chat settings for their child's account?

Yes. If you set up parental controls through your Roblox account, you can restrict chat settings. You can also log into your child's account and change the chat setting to No one or Friends yourself. The setting stays in place until someone with access to the account changes it.