How to Install Roblox

Roblox is a massively multiplayer online (MMO) game that lets you play, create, and share games. Roblox is available on Windows, Mac OS X, and iOS and Android devices. This article describes how to install Roblox on these different platforms.

Method 1
Method 1 of 4:
Installing Roblox on Windows

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    Download Roblox. Click this link to begin the download.
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    Double click the downloaded file to begin the installation. Follow the instructions in the setup program that opens to install Roblox.
    • Roblox detects your operating systems and sends the correct version for your operating system.
    • It can take a while for Roblox to install.
    • The Roblox installation file installs a Roblox browser plugin, that will let you play Roblox games, and Roblox Studio, a program for designing Roblox games.
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    Go to the Roblox website to play Roblox games. Go to http://www.roblox.com/games and then click on a game you'd like to play. Click Play. The Roblox game opens in a new window.

Method 2
Method 2 of 4:
Installing Roblox on Mac OS X

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    Download Roblox. In a browser, go to http://www.roblox.com/download. Click Download Now!. The install file starts downloading.
    • Roblox detects your operating systems and sends the correct version for your operating system.
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    Open the Roblox DMG file in your downloads folder. Double-click Roblox.dmg to open it.
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    Click and drag the Roblox.app file to your Applications folder. This file can be found in the RobloxPlayer window.
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    Open the Roblox app. In the Applications folder, double-click Roblox.app to open it.
    • It can take a while for Roblox to install.
    • The Roblox installation file installs a Roblox browser plugin, that will let you play Roblox games, and Roblox Studio, a program for designing Roblox games.
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    Go to the Roblox website to play Roblox games. Go to http://www.roblox.com/games and then click on a game you'd like to play. Click Play. The Roblox game opens in a new window.

Method 3
Method 3 of 4:
Installing Roblox on iOS

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    Open the App Store app on your iOS device.
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    Touch Search.
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    Type roblox in the search window.
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    Touch GET next to ROBLOX Mobile.
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    Touch INSTALL.
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    Enter your iTunes Store password, and then touch OK. If you have a device with Touch ID, you can use that instead. ROBLOX Mobile downloads and installs.
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    Open the ROBLOX Mobile app, and then touch Games to find and play a game.

Method 4
Method 4 of 4:
Installing Roblox on Android

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    Go to the Google Play Store on your Android device, .
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    Type roblox in the Search field.
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    Touch Roblox.
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    Touch Install. Roblox downloads and installs.
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    Open the ROBLOX Mobile app, and then touch Games to find and play a game.

Community Q&A

  • Question
    Is Roblox virus-free?
    XBizarre
    XBizarre
    Community Answer
    Yes, many rumors have been going around about how Roblox is not virus-free, however there are no reported viruses you can get on your computer, tablet, etc. The only reason Roblox might slow down your computer is that it's taking up RAM and space.
  • Question
    Is there any way to speed up the installation process?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    If you have anything else running on your computer that doesn't need to be on, you can turn those off to hopefully speed up the installation time.
  • Question
    If my C drive is being protected by a deepfreeze program, is it okay to install Roblox?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes. This shouldn't do anything to your programs that are installed. If it does, then do a system restore.
  • Question
    What do I do when the program won't open?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Refresh the game, or come back later. Sometimes the program has issues.
  • Question
    Is Roblox free?
    Explodingpizzas
    Explodingpizzas
    Community Answer
    Yes, it is a completely free game. The only payments you have to make are for Builder's Club and Robux.
  • Question
    How can I install install Roblox on iPad?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You can install it from the app store. Just search for 'Roblox' and download the app.
  • Question
    What should I do if it says "access is denied"?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Try and use it in administrator or root. (Windows: Right click on the download, Run as Administrator. You may need an Admin Password. Mac OS X: Just copy the file inside the download into the Applications folder. Linux: You can't.)
  • Question
    What if the link is not available?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Click ‘Play’ on one of the games and it should ask you to download ROBLOX.
  • Question
    How do I install Roblox on Ubuntu?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    First, install the latest Wine build. Then, download the Windows version of Roblox. Finally, right-click on "Install" and click "Run with Wine."
  • Question
    Why won't Roblox install on my Windows laptop?
    GamesShort
    GamesShort
    Community Answer
    You have press play on a game, and then when a pop up comes up there's a button that says "Download and Install Roblox". Press that button and then follow what it says for you to do.
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Article SummaryX

1. Download Roblox from http://www.roblox.com/install/setup.ashx.
2. Double-click the downloaded file.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install.
4. Go to http://www.roblox.com/games to play games.

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