In Roblox you can communicate through text chat, or voice chat if you have it enabled. However, you may be restricted from sending messages in the chat depending on your Roblox settings. If this is the case then you won’t be able to type in the in-game message box. Additionally, you will see an error message. Fortunately, you can fix your chat settings prevent you from sending messages in Roblox error.
1. Go to the Roblox website and sign in.
2. Click the gear icon at the top, then select Settings.
3. Switch to the Privacy settings.
4. Turn off the Account Restrictions option.
5. Enter your parental pin if needed, then click Unlock.
6. Find the Communication option then set it to Default.
7. Set the “Who can text chat with me?” option to Everyone.
Still Can’t Use Roblox Text Chat
If you still can’t use the Roblox text chat then you may need to restart the application. Doing so will ensure your settings have updated and you are able to use the Roblox text chat.
Why Does Roblox Not Let Me Send Messages?
Your chat settings will be why you can’t send messages in Roblox. Typically, occurs on accounts with parental restrictions. However, this isn’t always the case. Additionally, it’s possible that your chat settings have accidentally been set to off. Fortunately, you can fix the issue, allowing you send messages in Roblox. Although you will typically only need to set the “Who can text chat with me?” option to everyone, you may need to make a few more changes.
If you still aren’t able to send messages in Roblox then you may need to change the “Who can message me?” and “Who can text chat with me in app?” settings. Both of these are found in the Privacy settings under the communication heading. To be able to send messages you will need to have both options set to Friends. However, if this doesn’t work then changing the “Who can message me?” option to Everyone should work.
How to Fix Your Chat Settings Prevent You From Sending Messages on the App
Another option is to change your privacy settings through the Roblox game app. This can be done similarly to the website. However, the layout and first step is different.
1. Select More from the side.
2. Open the Settings.
3. Select Privacy.
4. Turn off Account Restrictions.
6. Expand the Communication menu and select Default.
7. Set the “Who can text chat with me?” option to Everyone.
Why Can’t I Send a Message to My Friend on Roblox?
If you are having an issue where you can’t send a message to a friend, then it’s most likely because their settings don’t allow it. Not only do your communication settings need to allow for you to message others, their settings must also allow it.
