Roblox Private Servers: Buy, Cancel, Invite Friends
Verified November 7, 2026 · Status: live feature
Roblox Private Servers are instances of an experience just for you and people you invite — priced per experience by the creator (anywhere from free to 1,000+ Robux/month), renewed via auto-recurring subscription, and controlled with an invite link or permissions list; creators of VIP servers earn 70% of the subscription fee. Verified on 7 November 2026.
Source: Roblox Support — Private Servers.
Symptom → cause → first action
| Problem | Likely cause | First action |
|---|---|---|
| Can’t find Private Server option | Experience creator hasn’t enabled them | No option — only creator-enabled experiences offer this |
| Subscription auto-renewed by accident | Auto-renew on by default | Experience → Private Servers → Deactivate |
| Can’t invite friends to server | Access list not updated, or friend not in your Friends | Add friend first; update server access list |
| Private server reset | Creator updated experience, may wipe data | Check experience page for server persistence policy |
| Robux not refunded on cancel | You only stop future payments, no partial refund | Cancel; server access continues until period ends |
| Server kicked all players | Experience updated or scheduled restart | Rejoin — server state usually persists |
How to buy a Private Server
- Open the experience’s main page on roblox.com or in the app.
- Scroll to the “Servers” tab (beside “About”, “Store”).
- If Private Servers are enabled, you’ll see “Create Private Server” with the monthly Robux price.
- Click Create → confirm Robux cost → server is yours.
- Access list defaults to just you. Add friends via the server page.
Pricing (set by experience creator)
| Price range | Typical use case |
|---|---|
| Free (0 Robux) | Creator offers free private servers — common on community experiences |
| 75-250 Robux/month | Standard VIP server for mid-size experiences |
| 500-1,000 Robux/month | Popular experiences charging premium for private access |
| Custom | Creator can set any price; some charge per-week or per-day |
Managing your private server
- Access list: Only friends in your list can join — toggle individual access from server page.
- Link: Share a unique link; anyone with the link can join if the toggle is on.
- Password (if offered): Some creators allow password-protected joins.
- Rename server: From server management page.
- Change price: Creator-side only; you can’t change a server’s price.
- Cancel: Deactivate auto-renew → server stays live until the period ends.
How creators monetize (if you’re a dev)
If you’re the experience creator:
- Publish to Creator Dashboard → Experience → Monetization → Enable Private Servers.
- Set the monthly Robux price (0 = free).
- You earn 70% of each subscription (Roblox keeps 30%).
- Payments are monthly; no cash out needed if you keep Robux in your account.
- Convert earnings to USD via DevEx if you meet the thresholds — see DevEx page.
Private vs Reserved vs Public servers
| Type | Access | Monetization |
|---|---|---|
| Public | Anyone who joins the experience | Creator earns from in-experience purchases only |
| Private (VIP) | Owner + invited friends | Creator earns 70% of subscription fee |
| Reserved (Dev-side) | Dev scripts spawn instances for matchmaking | No separate monetization |
If your Private Server isn’t working
- Can’t buy one? → the creator may not have enabled Private Servers in that experience. No workaround.
- Friends can’t join? → make sure they’re in your Friends list and on the server’s access list.
- Server kicked everyone? → likely a scheduled restart or experience update. Usually resumes on rejoin.
- Robux charged but server missing? → check Account → My Transactions. Open ticket if purchase shows but server does not.
- Want a refund? → private server payments are subscription-model; no partial refund. Cancel future renewals.
- Related: credit, subscriptions in experiences, DevEx, error codes.
- Still stuck → Roblox Support ticket with experience name + server name + exact issue.
FAQ
What is a Roblox Private Server?
An instance of an experience just for you and the people you invite. Also called VIP Server. The experience’s creator sets a monthly Robux price (which can be 0).
How much do Private Servers cost?
Varies entirely by creator. Most commonly 75-250 Robux per month; popular experiences can charge 500-1,000+ Robux. Some creators offer free Private Servers as a community benefit.
How do I cancel a Private Server?
Experience page → Servers tab → your private server → Deactivate Auto-Renewal. Your server stays active until the current paid period ends, then cleans up.
Can I invite people to my Private Server?
Yes — add friends to the access list. They must be in your Friends list to appear in the access UI. You can also share a direct join link.
What happens when the subscription ends?
Your Private Server deactivates. Server state usually resets; the experience creator decides whether any data persists. You can buy a new Private Server anytime.
Do I earn Robux from Private Servers?
Only if you’re the creator of the experience. Creators earn 70% of each Private Server subscription (Roblox keeps 30% as marketplace fee).
Does every experience have Private Servers?
No — the creator must enable Private Servers in the Creator Dashboard. Many popular experiences do; smaller or niche experiences often don’t.
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