6 Fixes for Roblox Chat Not Working on Windows

Quick Tips

• The chat option is not available for certain Roblox experiences, so make sure the issue isn’t limited to a specific experience.
• Ensure that voice chat is enabled and that all players are unmuted on Roblox.
• If the problem persists, consider repairing or resetting Roblox on your PC.

Fix 1: Modify Roblox Privacy Settings to Unblock Messages

A common reason why the chat option may not show up or work in Roblox is if you have previously turned off communication from the privacy menu. Here’s how to enable it.

Step 1: Open Roblox on your PC. Click the three-dot icon on your left and select Settings.

Step 2: Click on Privacy.

Step 3: Click the drop-down menu under Communication to select Default.

Alternatively, you can select the Custom option and specify who can message you using the drop-down menus.

Return to your Roblox game afterward and check if you can chat with other players.

Fix 2: Change Region Settings

Several users on a Reddit post reported fixing issues with Roblox chat by modifying the region settings on their Windows computers. You can also give this a try.

Step 1: Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type control in the box and press Enter.

Step 2: Change the view type to Large icons and select Region.

Step 3: Click the drop-down menu under Format to select English (United States) and then hit Apply followed by OK.

Fix 3: Ensure Voice Chat Is Enabled

Voice chat may appear grayed out or stop working in Roblox if you haven’t enabled the feature for your account. Note that you can only enable voice chat if you are 13 or above and have verified your age on Roblox.

Step 1: Open the Roblox settings menu and head to Privacy.

Step 2: Turn on the toggle next to Enable voice chat.

Fix 4: Test Your Audio Input Device

If voice chat is not working in Roblox even after you enable it, there may be an issue with the audio input device on Windows. To overrule this possibility, you can test your audio input device on Windows using these steps:

Step 1: Right-click on the speaker icon on the taskbar and select Sound settings.

Step 2: In the Settings app, select your audio device under Input.

Step 3: Click the Start test button, record some audio, and then click the Stop test button. After that, Windows should indicate whether or not the microphone is working fine.

If there’s a problem with your microphone, you may need to switch to another audio input device. Additionally, you should ensure that your preferred microphone is set as the default audio input device. To do so, use these steps:

Step 1: Open your preferred Roblox experience and click the Roblox icon in the top left corner.

Step 2: Under the Settings tab, set your preferred device next to Input Device.

Fix 5: Unmute Roblox Players

Need help hearing only from specific players in Roblox? If so, you have likely muted them. Here’s how to unmute them.

Step 1: Open your Roblox experience and click the Roblox icon in the top-left corner.

Step 2: Switch to the People tab, locate the user you want to unmute, and click the icon next to their name.

Fix 6: Repair or Reset Roblox

If Roblox text or voice chat is still not working, you can use the built-in app repair feature on Windows to fix it. Here’s how:

Step 1: Press the Windows + S keyboard shortcut to open the search menu. Type Roblox in the box and select App settings.

Step 2: Click the Repair button. You should see a checkmark next to it once the process is complete.

If the issue remains, you can try resetting Roblox from the same menu. This will erase all the app data and resolve issues caused by damaged files.