Complete Roblox Safety Checklist
Step-by-step safety setup guide based on analysis of 10,000+ parent experiences. Secure your child's Roblox account in 15 minutes or less.
Quick Setup Guide
5-Minute Critical Setup
Essential safety settings that must be configured immediately
- Enable Account Restrictions (if child under 13)
- Set up Parental PIN
- Set chat to 'Friends only' or 'No one'
- Disable private messaging
15-Minute Comprehensive Setup
Complete safety configuration for optimal protection
- Complete all Critical and Essential items
- Set up spending controls
- Configure content settings
- Review and clean friends list
Ongoing Monitoring
Regular maintenance to ensure continued safety
- Weekly game history review
- Monthly friends list check
- Quarterly settings review
- Ongoing communication with child
Detailed Safety Checklist
Account Security & Setup
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Enable Account Restrictions (Under 13)
Automatically applies stricter chat and privacy settings for children under 13
Step-by-step:
- 1Log into your child's Roblox account
- 2Go to Settings > Privacy
- 3Toggle 'Account Restrictions' to ON
- 4Verify settings are applied
Set Up Parental PIN
Prevents children from changing safety settings without parent permission
Step-by-step:
- 1In Settings > Security
- 2Click 'Add PIN'
- 3Create a 4-digit PIN only you know
- 4Test PIN by trying to change a setting
Enable Two-Step Verification
Adds extra security layer to prevent unauthorized account access
Step-by-step:
- 1Go to Settings > Security
- 2Click 'Enable' next to Two Step Verification
- 3Choose email or authenticator app method
- 4Complete verification process
Set Strong Password
Use unique, strong password that child doesn't know
Step-by-step:
- 1Go to Settings > Account Info
- 2Click 'Change Password'
- 3Create password with 12+ characters
- 4Store password securely
Communication & Privacy
Estimated time: 8 minutes
Configure Chat Settings
Control who can communicate with your child and how
Step-by-step:
- 1Go to Settings > Privacy
- 2Set 'Who can chat with me in app?' to 'Friends' or 'No one'
- 3Set 'Who can chat with me in game?' to 'Friends' or 'No one'
- 4Save changes
Disable Private Messaging
Prevents direct messages from strangers
Step-by-step:
- 1In Privacy settings
- 2Set 'Who can message me?' to 'Friends' or 'No one'
- 3Consider 'No one' for younger children
- 4Save settings
Control Friend Requests
Manage who can send friend requests to your child
Step-by-step:
- 1Set 'Who can send me friend requests?' to 'Friends of Friends' or 'No one'
- 2Review existing friends list
- 3Remove unknown contacts
- 4Discuss friend request approval with child
Disable Voice Chat
Turn off voice communication features if not needed
Step-by-step:
- 1Go to Settings > Privacy
- 2Find 'Voice Chat' section
- 3Set to 'Disabled' for younger children
- 4Consider age-appropriate settings for teens
Content & Game Access
Estimated time: 12 minutes
Review Content Settings
Control what types of games and content your child can access
Step-by-step:
- 1Go to Settings > Parental Controls
- 2Set content rating appropriate for child's age
- 3Review 'Allowed Experiences' settings
- 4Test by browsing games with child
Set Up Game Monitoring
Enable tools to track what games your child plays
Step-by-step:
- 1Enable 'Recently Played' visibility
- 2Set up email notifications for new games
- 3Bookmark child's profile for regular checks
- 4Install Robloxian.org app for game intelligence
Block Inappropriate Games
Proactively block games that don't meet your standards
Step-by-step:
- 1Research games using Robloxian IQ ratings
- 2Block games with low safety scores
- 3Use community reports to identify concerning content
- 4Regularly update blocked games list
Spending & Purchases
Estimated time: 6 minutes
Set Spending Controls
Control how much money can be spent on Robux and games
Step-by-step:
- 1Go to Settings > Billing
- 2Set monthly spending limit
- 3Require PIN for all purchases
- 4Remove stored payment methods if desired
Enable Purchase Notifications
Get notified of all purchases made on the account
Step-by-step:
- 1In Billing settings
- 2Enable email notifications for purchases
- 3Set up mobile notifications if available
- 4Review purchase history regularly
Educate About Robux Value
Help child understand real-world value of virtual currency
Step-by-step:
- 1Use Robloxian.org Robux calculator
- 2Discuss budgeting and saving
- 3Set up earning system for Robux
- 4Review purchases together
Additional Safety Tips
Ongoing Monitoring
- Check recently played games weekly
- Review friends list monthly
- Have regular safety conversations
- Use Robloxian IQ for game selection
Red Flags to Watch
- Secretive behavior about gaming
- Requests for personal information
- Mood changes after gaming
- Unexpected friend requests
Checklist Complete!
Congratulations! You've secured your child's Roblox account. Remember to review these settings regularly and maintain open communication about online safety.