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how to make a storage crate roblox

Here’s a simple Roblox Studio way to make a storage crate : build a crate model, give it an inventory script, and connect it to a prompt so players can open and store items. A basic crate model can be made from simple parts in a box shape, then scripted to act as a container rather than just a decoration.

Basic build

  1. Open Roblox Studio and create a new model for the crate.
  2. Add parts for the base, sides, and top, and size them like a wooden box.
  3. Group the parts into one Model and set a PrimaryPart.
  4. Add a ProximityPrompt so players can interact with it.
  5. Use a server script to store items in a table or folder tied to that crate.

Simple script idea

The crate itself usually needs:

  • A prompt to open it.
  • A storage container, such as a Folder or table.
  • A UI for showing stored items.
  • A script that moves items between the player and the crate.

Example setup

A common beginner setup is:

  • Crate model.
  • ProximityPrompt inside the crate.
  • RemoteEvent for opening the UI.
  • Server script for saving crate contents.
  • LocalScript for the inventory window.

Small Roblox example

If you want the crate to open when a player gets close, the prompt can trigger a UI. If you want it to actually store items, the script should track item names and quantities in the crate’s data and update the player’s inventory when they deposit or withdraw items. That is the main difference between a decorative crate and a real storage system.

Practical tip

If you are just starting, make the visual crate first, then add one action at a time: open, deposit, withdraw, save. The tutorial example for a simple crate in Roblox Studio shows the visual build can be done with a 4x4x4 structure and cross-bracing details for a more finished look.

Starter structure

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CrateModel
- Part
- Part
- Part
- ProximityPrompt
- Script
- Folder (Storage)

Helpful next step

If you want, I can give you a full Roblox Studio script for a working storage crate with a ProximityPrompt and item storage.