Fix Roblox Error 524

Unlike some other Roblox problem codes, error 524 is relatively easy to diagnose and fix. When this error appears, it is almost always due to one of the following cases:

• Roblox's servers are having issues.
• You don't have permission to join the server (e.g. it is a VIP server).
• You are trying to join a server as a guest.

Below we have outlined the most common situations and how to fix them.

You're Trying to Join a Friend on a VIP / Private Server

If you're trying to join a friend's VIP server and you're getting this error, you will usually see the following message:

You do not have permission to join this game. (Error Code: 524)

The reason you are having trouble connecting is because the friend has not properly configured the VIP server.

You will need to ask your friend to do the following:

Visit the game page and click the Servers tab:

Then, on their Private Server that you wish to join, click the ellipsis and then click Configure:

Next, they must either:

• Check Friends Allowed and then press Save.
• Enter your username into the Invited Players: field and click Add, and then press Save.

In the below image, you can see both of these settings highlighted:

You will then be able to join your friend on their VIP or Private Server.

You're Trying to Play as a Guest

When trying to play as a guest on a server, you will get the following error:

Not authorized to join this game. (Error Code: 524)

This is because the guest account feature was removed back in 2017. To resolve this error, you will need to create a Roblox account. It is no longer possible to play as a guest.