If you want to trade limited items, join new game development teams, or connect with players outside your current friends list, keeping your direct messages locked will hold you back. Figuring out how to change Roblox privacy settings to allow all users to message me opens up the platform for better collaboration, but it also requires you to understand the account rules Roblox enforces to keep the community safe.

How do I change my message settings to Everyone?

Adjusting your inbox permissions takes less than a minute if your account meets the platform's age requirements. You can do this from a web browser or the mobile app.

1. Log into your account and click the gear icon in the top right corner to open Settings.
2. Select the Privacy tab from the menu on the left side of the screen.
3. Scroll down to the section labeled Who can message me?
4. Click the dropdown menu and select Everyone.

Once selected, the setting saves automatically. You do not need to restart the app or refresh the page for the changes to take effect.

Why is the Everyone option greyed out or missing?

If the dropdown menu is locked or the option simply is not there, your account age is the culprit. Roblox strictly limits communication features for accounts registered to players under 13 to protect younger users from inappropriate contact. If your birthdate makes you under 13 on the platform, you cannot bypass this restriction until your account ages up naturally.

If your account is set to 13 or older but you still lack access to open messaging, the system might require additional proof of age. You can resolve this by verifying your age with a government-issued ID through the official verification portal. This process confirms you are old enough to access unrestricted communication features.

What if my settings are correct but messages still fail?

Sometimes the privacy tab shows the correct permissions, but your messages fail to send or you stop receiving replies. This usually happens if the moderation system flagged your account for inappropriate behavior in a previous session. You should start by reviewing your moderation history for a communication ban to see if Roblox has temporarily or permanently restricted your ability to use direct messages. If you are banned, you must wait out the suspension period or file an appeal through the support page.

How do I handle spam and scams with an open inbox?

Allowing the public to message you means you will eventually receive spam. Scammers frequently use direct messages to trick players into giving away limited items or account credentials. Never click on external links sent by strangers, and never type your password into a website linked in a chat.

Roblox provides official resources on keeping your account safe from phishing, which is highly recommended reading if you plan to keep your inbox open to the public. You can also use the block and report features to quickly remove annoying users from your inbox.

Quick checklist before opening your messages

• Confirm your account birthdate is set to 13 or older in the Account Info tab.
• Complete age verification if the system prompts you for it.
• Enable two-step verification (2SV) via email or an authenticator app to protect your account from hijacking attempts.
• Check your moderation history to ensure you do not have an active chat suspension.
• Set your privacy settings to Everyone and test it by having a friend send you a message from an alternate account.