You are in the middle of your gaming activity on Roblox and abruptly, Roblox kicks you out of the Platform with the message showing on your screen, ‘You have been kicked for unexpected client behavior: Error Code 268’?
Well, if it is the first time you are getting this error, you might get confused about why this happened. We can’t pinpoint the sole reason for this kicking out.
There can be more than one reason, from using cheat sheets to Roblox managing their backend servers or maintenance.
Roblox too doesn’t specify the reason for this abrupt kicking-out behavior, but if you don’t go with the literal meaning of this message, we are here to help you with the solutions.
This error shows on Both Windows as well as Xbox one, even on the browser too. So, let’s find out the most common reasons or causes why this error happens.
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Why Roblox Error Code 268 Occurs?
As per players and experienced game developers, error code 268 in Roblox can occur for more than one reason. There can be several different causes that might be responsible for this occurrence, the most common ones are below mentioned.
Maybe the Roblox developers are doing some maintenance work and changing some features or the team is dealing with an unexpected server down. In that case, the error is not because of if you did something wrong like the way it’s usually considered.
The most common and valid reason why Roblox kicks a player out and shows error code 268 is if they use a cheat sheet or some hacks to manipulate Roblox algorithms. You can say that in recent times you didn’t but when you look back, you used some cheat sheet.
The recent update caught those cheating and now you are kicked out. Well, this can be fixed if you uninstall the cheat software or script from Roblox.
If you are seeing this error when playing the game or accessing the platform from your browser, maybe you should give another browser a try. Or you can fix the error by using the Roblox launcher, rather than having it accessed from a browser.
Maybe you have installed a third-party application or software such as an Antivirus, or ad blocker which is interfering with the performance or with the code of your Roblox game.
Well, you will never know if the error is because of this or that application, check from when you have started getting this error, and check the recent apps, plugins, extensions, or software you installed. Try fixing the issue by uninstalling those apps or software one by one.
These are not the only reasons or causes why the error occurs. But, these are the most common, and usual, as per the experienced gamers and gaming community.
Let’s try to fix the error by following different methods and techniques.
How to Fix Roblox Error Code 268
Follow through these methods or techniques we are mentioning. Maybe some of the methods don’t work for you, so give a try to more than one technique.
Check Roblox Servers First
Before you head towards fixing the error and uninstall or reinstall some apps or software from your computer, it’s better to see if the servers of your beloved game or platform are working fine.
Yes, this happens a lot, Roblox servers go down multiple times in a month due to the massive active users daily.
You can verify the status of the Roblox servers by utilizing services like IsTheServiceDown or many other services like this.
This page will let you know if the other players playing on the platforms are getting errors or if the server is entirely crashed along with the active users in the regions and much other such info.
If you see other gamers too are facing a similar error, and you come to know that it’s the official server maintenance or server crashed issue, you can’t do anything, just wait for a few hours and check if the traffic flow has started.
Uninstall cheat engine/cheat sheet or Hack
If you have recently used a cheat sheet or cheat engine to manipulate the Roblox algorithms you may see this error. Sometimes you may get away even with using some hacks or cheats, but sooner or later, the Roblox developers will catch you and kick you out.
The simplest solution to this kind of issue is to uninstall the cheat sheet or cheat engine and get Error Code 268 fixed.
If you used some cheat code months back and now the cheats or codes have modified even the game files, simply uninstalling the cheat code won’t help you fix the error. But, you will have to uninstall the Roblox launcher and reinstall the Roblox game.
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To get this done follow me along
Press Windows Key + R and open a run Dialog box. Type appwiz.cpl and press enter to open programs and features. Or you can simply press the Windows key and search for control panel -> Programs and Features.
Now simply scroll down and check the installed apps and programs. Uninstall the app or cheat engine you had installed to exploit Roblox. Right-click on it, press uninstall button, follow the on-screen commands, and uninstall the application, exploit, cheat engine or code.
Restart your computer
Once the uninstallation is completed, relaunch the Roblox, hopefully, you won’t see the Roblox Error Code 268 again.
Reinstalling the Roblox
If you are an Xbox user and you are facing the error code 268 issue, I am very certain that it’s because of corrupt files or inconsistency created by a bad installation.
This type of error shows up when you shut down your Xbox one console in the middle of updating the game. Its half-updating files or corrupt files that are making an issue when accessing the Roblox servers. To fix this kind of issue in Roblox follow me along.
- Press the Xbox button on your controller
- Go to My games and Apps menu
- On the Game and apps menu scroll down a little and locate the Roblox installation
- When you see it select it and press the start button to access manage game menu.
Once you see ‘manage game menu’, use the menu on the right to select uninstall all. Keep in mind, this will uninstall not only the base game but all the add-ins and updates, which might be causing the error.
Once the game is fully uninstalled, restart your gaming device, install the Roblox along with the latest update and let the system finish completing the installation.
Use USP Roblox App
If you are playing the game or accessing the platform on Windows 10 and getting error code 268 you can fix the error by migrating to the USP Roblox app.
This quick workaround is really handy and helps those playing on their browser, fix the error code 268. The users who were previously getting the error, got the error fixed in no time.
- To get this UWP app of Roblox installed on your Windows 10 follow me along.
- Access the official Roblox UWP from your computer and click on the Get button.
You can also go to your Windows store and search for Roblox to get it installed.
Once you are provided with the downloaded link and the download is completed, you will be directed to the Microsoft store window, simply press the play button and you will launch the UWP version of the game.
Simply sign in using your credentials, and log into your account with your login details.
Now access the game, make your game to any mode of the game, and launch the game, you will see the error code 268 has been fixed.
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Disabling Anti-Virus and Firewall
If you are very cautious about your laptop security and have installed premium anti-virus, sometimes, this anti-virus software can prevent you from accessing your beloved gaming platforms.
What happens is, the anti-virus sometimes prevents the end-user device from communicating with the Roblox server which might prevent you from playing the game, and the server kicks you out by showing the error code 268 message.
Well, I am not saying to disable your Windows 10 antivirus, this happens most of the time with third-party apps or anti-virus software such as Avast, Avira, AVG, and many others. So if you are using any of the anti-viruses, disable the real-time protection of the anti-virus and check if it helps.
And if you are not using any third-party anti-virus, still disabling the native suite that comes in Windows 10 has shown resolving the error.
- Press Windows Key + R and search for windows defender in the search box. It will take you to the Window security, you can get access by pressing the Windows button on the keyboard and searching the Virus and threat protection in the search bar.
- Click on the Virus and threat protection tab on the top left side of the panel.
- Scroll down a little and find Virus and threat protection settings.
- Click on the manage settings
- Turn off real-time protection, cloud-delivered protection, and Automatic sample submission.
- Now again head towards the tab on the left side, and click on the Firewall and network protection under the Virus and threat protection.
- And click on the Private Network
- You will see the firewall is on, turn it off too
- Once you do this restart your computer and again launch the Roblox launcher to see if the error code 268 is fixed.
To this point of the article, I am certain that, around 90 percent of the users facing error code 268 will be fixed. If you are among the other 10 percent, and the issue is not getting fixed, maybe your internet personal settings are is what taking you behind.
Delete Personal settings from Internet Options
As per many expert gamers, the internet personal settings cache can too make users face this type of error. To fix this error you will have to get the internet to its default settings. This option will make you reset the internet explore setting back to the default value, let me walk you through this too.
Simply press the Windows button on your keyboard and search the internet options. Inside the box of internet, properties click on the advanced tab and click on the reset button.
With you clicking the reset button, you will open a new window, check the radio button of delete personal settings, and click on the reset button. Once the process is complete, I am certain your Roblox error code 268 issue will be resolved.
Restart your Router
If your IP address is banned (NOT PERMANENTLY BANNED) by Roblox officials due to suspicious activities and there is no other option other than making a new Roblox account, restarting the router can do the trick. Yes, some internet service providers provide a new IP address upon restarting the router. And if your ISP does the same by restarting the router you will get a new IP address and if your server or IP is not permanently banned you can access your account again without any issue or problem.
Conclusion
Roblox Error Code 268 can occur due to more than one reason, and there is no reliable or sure short fix for this problem. You can try the above-mentioned methods and procedures to help fix the error code. It is an HTTP server issue, no doubt and many times gives a tough time even the pro gamers.