Roblox Error Code 273: How to Fix It
Easy 5–15 minutes Medium Severity
Verified June 2026
- Error Code
- 273
- Brand
- Roblox
- Product Type
- game
- Severity
- Medium
- DIY Difficulty
- Easy
- Estimated Fix Time
- 5–15 minutes
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Tools You'll Need
- Web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari)
- Roblox account credentials (username and password)
- Access to any other devices logged into your Roblox account
How to Fix Error Code 273
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Wait 1–2 Minutes and Try Again
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Sign Out of All Other Devices and Browsers
If you share your Roblox credentials with anyone else, make sure they know you are signing out all sessions before you do so. -
Close All Extra Browser Tabs and App Instances
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Fully Log Out and Log Back In
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Clear Browser Cache and Cookies
Clearing cookies will sign you out of most websites, not just Roblox. Make sure you know your passwords before clearing cookies. -
Restart the Roblox Desktop App
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Check If Your Account Has Been Compromised
If you suspect unauthorized access, change your password and enable two-step verification before doing anything else. Do not skip this step. -
Reinstall the Roblox App (Last Resort)
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When to Call a Professional
Roblox Error Code 273 is a software and session management issue, so there is no hardware repair involved and no need for a professional technician. However, if you have followed all steps, changed your password, enabled two-step verification, and are still receiving Error 273 repeatedly, contact Roblox Support directly at roblox.com/support. Provide your username, the error code, and the steps you have already tried. Roblox Support can investigate whether there is a server-side issue with your account or an ongoing platform outage causing the problem.Frequently Asked Questions
What does Roblox Error Code 273 mean?
Roblox Error Code 273 means your account has been detected as already connected to a game session on another device or browser tab. Roblox only allows one active game session per account at a time, so when a duplicate connection is detected, you are disconnected and shown this error.
Why do I keep getting Error 273 on Roblox even though I am only on one device?
This can happen if a previous session did not close cleanly — for example, if your browser crashed or the app force-quit mid-game. Roblox servers may still think that session is active. Waiting 1–2 minutes and trying again usually resolves it. If it keeps happening, logging out fully and back in will force the server to clear the old session.
Does Roblox Error 273 mean my account was hacked?
Not necessarily — Error 273 is most commonly caused by having the game open on multiple devices or tabs, or by a session that did not close properly. However, if you are certain no other device should be active, it is worth changing your password and enabling two-step verification as a precaution, in case someone else has access to your account.
How do I sign out of all Roblox sessions at once?
On a computer, log into Roblox.com, click your profile icon, and go to Settings. In the Security section, look for the option to sign out of all other sessions or all devices. Confirm the action and then log back in on the device you want to use. This clears any lingering active sessions that could be triggering Error 273.
Can Roblox Error 273 be caused by a server outage?
Yes, in rare cases a Roblox server issue can cause session management problems that trigger Error 273 for many players at once. You can check the current status of Roblox servers at status.roblox.com. If there is an active incident, the fix is simply to wait until Roblox resolves the issue on their end — no action is needed on your part.