how to make closed community game roblox
You can make a closed community Roblox game by using Roblox’s access settings and, if needed, private servers or group-only permissions. The exact method depends on whether you want only selected people, only group members, or a small invite-only community to join.
Main ways to close access
| Goal | Best option | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Only invited players | Private server | Lets you create a server and invite specific users or connections, with up to 50 individual users in the server settings. |
| Only group members | Group access settings | On the Creator Dashboard, set the experience access type to Group Members, then control roles in Studio if needed. |
| Small testing circle | Private game or private server | Useful for friends, testers, or a community alpha without making the experience public. |
Recommended setup
- Open your experience in the Roblox Creator Dashboard.
- Go to Audience and then Access Settings.
- Choose Group Members if the game should be limited to your group, or keep the experience restricted and use private servers for invite-only access.
- If you want a more exclusive session, enable Private Servers and configure who can join.
- Test the access with a second account or a trusted friend before announcing it to your community.
Private server details
Roblox private servers are per-experience servers that players can create if the developer has enabled them.
You can make them free or charge Robux, and the server owner can configure access, including inviting specific users or connections.
This is the simplest option if you want a “closed community” feel without building custom whitelist code.
Group-only setup
If your game is owned by a Roblox group, you can set access to Group Members in the Creator Dashboard.
From there, you can also manage which roles can play using Roblox Studio collaboration or role permissions.
This is the cleaner option if your community already lives inside a Roblox group.
Important note
Some older methods mentioned in forums rely on scripts that kick non-members after they join, but that is less ideal than platform access controls because it still lets them enter briefly.
Roblox’s current access settings and private servers are the better fit for a true closed-community setup.
Example setup
If you want a game for 30 friends and fans:
- Put the experience in a group.
- Set access to Group Members.
- Enable Private Servers for special invite-only sessions.
- Share private-server links only with approved players.
TL;DR: Use Group Members for a locked community game, and use Private Servers for invite-only sessions inside that community.