Why do I get error 524 in a game I play every day?

If you suddenly get error 524 in a game you normally access, the developer may have temporarily set the game to private for maintenance or updates. Check the developer's Discord or Twitter for announcements about downtime.

How do I get access to a VIP server?

VIP servers are private servers that the owner creates and controls. To join one you need a direct invite link from the server owner. There is no way to access a VIP server without the owner's permission.

Can I create my own VIP server to avoid error 524?

If you want a private server for a specific game you can create your own VIP server from the game page. Look for the Private Servers section below the game description. VIP servers typically cost a small amount of Robux per month.

Is error 524 the same as being banned from a game?

Not necessarily. Error 524 usually means access is restricted — either the game is private, it is a VIP server, or there is an age restriction. A game-specific ban would typically show a different message. If you believe you were banned unfairly contact the game developer.

⚠️ Error 524

How to Fix Roblox Error 524

You are not invited to this VIP or private server.

●Frequency: Rare

Quick Answer

Error 524 means the server you are trying to join is a VIP server that you have not been invited to, or the game has been set to private mode by its developer.

?What Does Error 524 Mean?

Error 524 means the server you are trying to join is a VIP server that you have not been invited to, or the game has been set to private mode by its developer.

Category:access

Frequency:Rare

Platform:All Platforms

What Causes Error 524?

VIP server without invite

You clicked a link to a VIP server but do not have a valid invitation.

Game set to private

The developer has temporarily set the game to private while making updates.

Age restriction

The game has an age requirement your account does not meet.

Banned from specific server

The server owner or game admin has banned your account from that specific server.

⚡Try These First — Quick Fixes

Join a public server from the game page instead

Request a VIP invite from the server owner

Check if the game is set to private

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

How to Fix Error 524— 4 solutions

Join a public serverOn the game page, scroll down to the Servers section and join any available public server instead.

Request an inviteContact the VIP server owner to get a valid invite link for their private server.

Wait for game to go publicIf the game is temporarily private, check the developer's social media for when it will reopen.

Check your age settingsFor age-restricted games, verify your Roblox account birthdate is correctly set.

Fix by Operating System

🪟Fix for Windows

1Go to the game page on roblox.com
2Scroll down past the play button to the Servers section
3Click on a public server to join instead of a VIP server
4If game shows no servers the developer set it to private

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Related Error Codes

Error 403Access to this page or resource was denied.Error 103Game not approved for your account age settings on Xbox.

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Error 524 — Error 524 — Not Authorised to Join

Last reviewed: May 2026 · Verified by AskRoblox team

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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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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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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

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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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