Learn what error 524 means in Roblox and how to fix it. Don’t let server issues disrupt your gaming experience – follow these steps to troubleshoot the problem.
Errors in Roblox are quite common. Since it is not a game per se, but a platform for creating different game projects, various problems and lags may occur. Most often, they are related to incorrect operation of the engine and cannot be fixed, but some errors can be tried to fix on your own.
In this article, we will analyze error 524 – “Not authorized to participate in this game” and look at ways to solve it.
What does error 524 mean
If three cherished numbers or the message “Not authorized to participate in this game” appear on your screen, this means only one thing: the server cannot process your request at the moment, and you cannot join the game.
There may be different reasons for this:
- Server overload by other players;
- Server shutdown;
- Problems with the browser (outdated or laggy);
- Unstable internet connection;
- Roblox Internal Crashes;
- Account blocking for cheating, swearing or any violation of the rules.
How to fix
First, let’s try to figure out whose side the problem is. As we have already indicated above, the platform itself, or the components of your system, or you yourself, if you were noticed violating the rules of the platform, may be to blame.
Checking servers
The easiest way is to check if Roblox servers are working. There are ready-made sites for this, for example, status.roblox.com. You can use it or any platform that monitors failures on different sites, such as Downdetector.
If the servers are down, you won’t be able to fix it yourself. We recommend waiting a bit until the developers fix the problem. You can also contact the platform’s support service to find out how serious it is and when access to Roblox will be restored.
Updating the application
And if you play through an application, and it doesn’t matter which one: on a PC or on a phone, then it makes sense to update it. The developers, of course, are constantly working on optimizing the platform and games on it, but problems persist. For example, it’s easier to play on a PC from a browser, since the application lags and can crash.
If the update does not help, try reinstalling the application. On the phone, you can do this through official stores or download the installation file from third-party sites. And on the PC, you can install the UWP version of the program, which is available in the internal Windows store.
Network check
Here, first of all, we check the availability of the network for downloading. If you are downloading something heavy, then you definitely shouldn’t launch Roblox. Well, if there are no downloads, but the download is still difficult or error 524 appears – check the data transfer speed, for example, on speedtest.net.
If the speed is OK, but the error appears, enable proxy or other data encryption, and try again. But if this does not help, then the reason may be in the account ban.
Checking for an account ban
Bans can be in-game, temporary or full. In the first case, you are simply blocked from accessing a specific game after complaints from other players. In the second case, a temporary ban is issued, which can last from one hour to a year. And in the third case, moderators simply delete your account, and you can no longer log in to it.
There is also a ban by IP, when the ability to enter the game through a specific network is blocked. In this case, you can try to use a proxy to get rid of the 524 error, but this may not work.
In this article, we have analyzed the meaning of the error, the reasons for its occurrence, and possible solutions. And in the end, we would like to remind you that you should be polite with other players to avoid getting banned.