Are you getting “Your privacy settings prevent you from joining this server. Error code: 533” on Roblox? If so, in this read, you will learn some best ways by which you can fix Roblox Error Code 533.
How to Fix Roblox Error Code 533?
Roblox is a popular online game platform and game creation system which allows users to program games and play games created by other users. If you are using an error code 533 on the platform, you just need to read the article till the end as we have listed the ways to fix it.
Run it as an administrator
1. Right-click on the Roblox player and tap on Properties.
2. Click on Compatibility at the top.
3. Select the checkbox for Run this program as an administrator.
4. Click on Apply then tap OK. Now, open the Roblox and your issue should be fixed.
Give Necessary Permissions to Roblox
1. In the game, click on the gear icon at the top-right side and select Settings.
2. Click on Privacy from the sidebar.
3. Set Everyone for Who can invite me to private servers under the Other settings section.
4. To do it through Chrome, click on the three-dots icon at the top and select Settings.
5. Tap on Privacy and Security then select Security.
6. Now, select the checkbox for Standard Protection or No Protection.
7. To do it through Windows, press the Windows+S key and search for Windows Defender Firewall and open it.
8. Click on Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall from the sidebar.
9. Tap on Change Settings.
10. Find Google Chrome, and make sure that Public and Private options are selected for Chrome then click OK.
Refresh Roblox
1. On the browser, click on the three-dots icon and select Settings.
2. Tap on Privacy and Security then tap on Clear Browsing Data.
3. Click on the drop-down next to Time Range and select All Time.
4. Select the checkbox for Cookies and other site data & Cached images and files. Uncheck the box for Browsing history.
5. Finally, click on Clear data at the bottom.
6. Now, press the Windows+R key at once to open the Run window.
7. Type %localappdata% in the search and hit enter.
8. Find the Roblox folder, right-click on it and select Delete to remove the folder.
9. Finally, restart your computer and your issue should be fixed.
Change the DNS Address
Changing the DNS address also helps many users in resolving the problem. Follow the below steps to change your DNS address.
1. Press the Windows+S key on your keyboard.
2. Search for Control Panel and open it.
3. Tap on the View by drop-down and select Category.
4. Click on Network and Internet.
5. On the next screen, click on Network and Sharing Center.
6. Click on your internet next to Connections.
7. Tap on the Properties tab.
8. Now, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties.
9. Select the checkbox for Use the following DNS server addresses.
10. Set the Preferred DNS server to 8.8.8.8 and the Alternate DNS server to 8.8.4.4 then click OK.
11. Once you change the DNS addresses, your issue should be fixed.
Check if it’s down
If the above method does not work then there are chances that there is a technical error or glitches in the game. Follow the below steps to check if it’s down or not.
1. Open a browser and visit Downdetector or IsTheServiceDown on your device.
2. Once opened, type Roblox in the search box and hit enter.
3. Now, you need to check the spike of the graph. A huge spike on the graph means a lot of users are experiencing an error on the platform and it’s most likely that Roblox is down.
4. Alternatively, you can check the server status by going to status.roblox.com. Once you open the website, it will tell you if all of its systems are operational.
5. If it’s down, just wait for some time as it can take a few hours for Roblox to resolve the issue. In case it’s not down, move down to the next method below.
Contact the Roblox Support Team
You can also contact Roblox if the above methods are not working for you. Follow the below steps to contact Roblox Support Team.
1. Open a browser and visit Roblox Support Team.
2. Log in to your account if you have not already.
3. Explain your issue properly and submit it.
4. Wait for a few days and Roblox will contact you and your issue should be fixed.
Conclusion: Fix Roblox Error Code 533
So, these are the ways by which you can fix “Your privacy settings prevent you from joining this server. Error Code 533” on Roblox. I hope you find this article helpful; if you did, share it with your friends and family.
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