Why you might want to avoid joining friends

You may not want to join a friend's game for several reasons: you are playing something else, you need a break from that person, or you want to keep certain games private. Roblox makes it possible to turn off join notifications, block specific people, or straightforward decline requests without explanation. The method you choose depends on whether you want to stop one person from joining you, prevent all interruptions, or avoid seeing a particular friend's activity.

The good news is that none of these actions require you to unfriend someone or cause drama. You can change these settings at any time, and the other person will not receive a notification that you have blocked them or turned off joins.

Key Takeaways

  • You can turn off "Allow others to join your game" in your privacy settings to prevent anyone from joining you, even friends.
  • Blocking a specific friend stops them from sending you join requests and seeing when you are online.
  • Declining a join request once does not prevent future requests from the same person — you would need to block them for that.
  • You can change these settings back at any time without notifying the other person.
  • Private servers cost Robux but give you complete control over who can enter your game.

Turn off joins from everyone at once

The fastest way to stop receiving join requests is to disable the join feature entirely. Open Roblox and click the gear icon in the top right corner to go to Settings. Select the Privacy tab, then look for the option that says "Allow others to join your game" or "Who can join me in games." Change this to "No one" or "Off."

Once this is turned off, no one — not friends, not followers, not anyone — can join you in any game you play. You will still be able to see when friends are online and join them yourself if you want to. This setting stays in place until you change it back, so you do not have to adjust it every time you play.

Block a specific friend

If you want to stop one particular person from contacting you or seeing your activity, blocking is the right choice. Go to your Friends list, find the person you want to block, and click the three dots next to their name. Select "Block User" from the menu. That person can no longer send you messages, join your games, or see when you are online.

Blocking is permanent until you undo it. To unblock someone, go back to your Settings, find the Privacy or Blocked Users section (depending on your version of Roblox), and remove them from the blocked list. The other person will not know they were blocked, and unblocking them will not send a notification either.

Decline a single join request

When someone sends you a join request while you are in a game, you will see a notification at the top of your screen. Click the X or "Decline" button to reject that specific request. The person will see that you declined, but they can send another request the next time you play.

Declining once is useful if you are in the middle of something and do not want company right now, but you are fine with them asking again later. If you want to prevent them from asking at all, you would need to block them instead.

Use a private server to control who joins

Private servers cost Robux (Roblox's paid currency) but give you complete control over exactly who can enter. When you rent a private server for a game, only people you invite can join — join requests from the public do not explore. You can add and remove people from the invite list whenever you want.

Private servers are useful if you play a game regularly with a specific group and want to keep it just for that group. The cost varies by game, usually between 100 and 200 Robux per month. You set it up through the game's main menu, and the option to create a private server appears if the game supports them.

Check your notification settings

Even if you allow joins, you can control how you are notified about them. Go to Settings, then Notifications, and look for options related to join requests or friend activity. You can turn off notifications entirely so you do not see the pop-up, but the request will still go through if someone sends one.

This is different from blocking joins — the person can still join you, you just will not be interrupted by a notification. This works well if you do not mind people joining but find the notifications annoying.

What happens when you change your mind

All of these settings can be reversed at any time. If you turn off joins and later want to allow them again, go back to Privacy and switch the setting back on. If you blocked someone and want to unblock them, find them in your blocked list and remove them. There is no waiting period or confirmation from the other person — the change takes effect when ready.

The other person will not receive a message saying you unblocked them or turned joins back on. They will straightforward be able to send you requests again the next time they try.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will someone know if I decline their join request?

Yes, they will see that you declined. However, they will not know why — whether you were busy, did not want company, or any other reason. They can send another request the next time you play unless you block them.

Can I block someone without unfriending them?

Yes. Blocking only stops them from joining you and seeing your activity. You remain friends on paper, and you can unblock them later. If you want to completely remove them from your friends list, you would unfriend them separately.

If I turn off joins, can I still join my friends?

Yes. Turning off joins only prevents others from joining you — it does not stop you from joining them. You can still see their activity and send them join requests.

Do private servers cost money?

Private servers cost Robux, which is Roblox's in-game currency. You can buy Robux with real money, but the amount varies by game. Some games offer private servers for 100 Robux per month, while others cost more.

What is the difference between blocking and declining a request?

Declining a request is one-time — the person can send another request later. Blocking prevents that person from ever sending you requests again until you unblock them. Blocking also hides your online status from them.