Roblox Hardware Bans: What You Need to Know
Roblox does not typically hardware ban users. Hardware bans target specific traits of a computer, like a unique ID, to prevent the user from playing the game on that machine.
There is some debate about whether Roblox uses hardware bans at all. While some users report being hardware banned, Roblox developers themselves say it's not a common practice (https://devforum.roblox.com/t/can-i-use-hwid-or-ip-or-both-ban-systems-without-getting-my-game-taken-down/2229501).
Here's what's more likely:
- IP Ban: Roblox more commonly uses IP bans, which restrict access from a specific internet connection. This means you can still play on a different device on a different network.
- Account Ban: In most cases, Roblox will ban your account itself. This means you can't play with that account on any device.
Relevant Info:
- What is a Hardware Ban? Ban of a hardware refers to the denial of access for any device or hardware configuration from being able to use the Roblox platform. In theory, this can be done for serious violations of Roblox's terms of service — cheating / exploiting or running unauthorised modifications within games.
- When a Hardware Ban Can Be Issued? Hardware bans are typically the last step to deal with the persistent cheaters who have especially negatively impacted gameplay or community safety. For instance, third-party software to exploit games and manipulate game files or hack the system in order to unfairly gain an advantage over others.
- How Does a Hardware Ban Affect You? If your hardware is banned by Roblox, you will no longer be able to access the platform from that particular device or configuration. This ban is more difficult to circumvent compared to a standard account ban because it targets the hardware itself rather than just the account. Therefore, creating new accounts on the banned hardware will not grant access to Roblox.
- Avoiding Roblox Hardware Bans. Sticking to the platform terms of service and community guidelines is essential if you want to not get hardware banned on Roblox. Always play or develop games on Roblox with approved, unaltered hardware configurations. Do not use third-party programs that give yourself and others an unfair advantage or change/abuse game behavior.
- What to Do if You Suspect a Hardware Ban? If you think your hardware was banned by mistake, or that there have been mistakes with the stated ban reason and believe it is unfair — then please contact Roblox Support for help. Give them any supporting information or evidence for your case. They will assess your situation and guide you on what to do next.
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