Does error 273 mean my account was hacked?

Not necessarily. Error 273 can be triggered by your own devices — like switching from PC to mobile without logging out first. However if it happens unexpectedly when you are the only one using your account it could indicate unauthorized access. Change your password as a precaution.

How do I stop error 273 from happening again?

Always log out properly when switching devices. Enable 2-step verification to prevent unauthorized logins. Do not share your account with others. Use a unique strong password that you do not use for other sites.

Can error 273 cause me to lose items or Robux?

Error 273 itself does not cause item or Robux loss. However if your account is being accessed by someone else unauthorized they could potentially make purchases or trades. Check your transaction history immediately if you suspect unauthorized access.

How quickly does error 273 resolve after signing out?

After signing out of all sessions at roblox.com/settings/security the previous session typically expires within 30 to 60 seconds. Wait a minute then try launching Roblox again on your device.

⚠️ Error 273

How to Fix Roblox Error 273

Account is being used on another device.

●Frequency: Moderate

Quick Answer

Error 273 is similar to error 264 — your Roblox account has been detected as active on another device. This typically happens when you switch devices without properly logging out, or when someone else is using your account.

?What Does Error 273 Mean?

Category:account

Frequency:Moderate

Platform:All Platforms

What Causes Error 273?

Active session on another device

Your account is currently logged in and active elsewhere.

Incomplete logout

You closed Roblox without logging out properly on another device.

Unauthorized account access

Someone else may have access to your account.

⚡Try These First — Quick Fixes

Sign out of all sessions at roblox.com/settings/security

Change your password immediately

Enable 2-step verification

If none of these work, follow the detailed guide below.

How to Fix Error 273— 4 solutions

Sign out of all sessionsGo to roblox.com > Settings > Security > Sign out of all other sessions.

Change your passwordIf you suspect unauthorized access, change your password and enable 2-step verification immediately.

Enable 2-step verificationGo to Settings > Security > 2 Step Verification. This prevents anyone else from logging into your account.

Wait and retryIf you just switched devices, wait 2-3 minutes for the previous session to expire before joining.

Fix by Operating System

🪟Fix for Windows

1Go to roblox.com > Settings > Security
2Click Sign out of all other sessions
3Change your password immediately
4Enable 2-step verification via authenticator app
5Check account activity for suspicious logins

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Related Error Codes

Error 264Same account launched on multiple devices.

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Error 273 — Error 273 — Account in Use on Another Device

Last reviewed: May 2026 · Verified by AskRoblox team

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FFixItBlox

Discord38m ago

before u do anything else for any roblox error: close completely, clear cache, restart. fixes 80% of errors in under 2 minutes fr

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Reddit2h ago

changing dns to 8.8.8.8 fixed error 279 for me permanently. took 2 mins and hasnt come back since. try this before reinstalling

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Discord5h ago

antivirus causes more roblox errors than people think. add roblox as an exception before anything else if ur getting random disconnects

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Reddit8h ago

vpn was causing literally every connection error i had. turned it off and everything worked first try. check that before anything else

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Discord11h ago

error 267 is not always ur fault. sometimes its a game anticheat bug. rejoin on a different server first before assuming something is wrong

QQuickFixOnly

Reddit4h ago

this error page has the best os specific fixes ive found. windows steps are actually different from mobile which most sites dont cover

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