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403 Roblox Error authentication failed error code 403 an error was encountered during authentication

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Encountering the Authentication Failed Error Code: 403 on Roblox while trying to join a game server can be frustrating. You can usually fix this issue by following the steps below.

Step 1: Close Roblox Player and Clear Local App Data

  • Force-close the Roblox Player using Task Manager.
Close Roblox Player
  • Press Windows + R, type %localappdata%, and press Enter.
Open Local App Data
  • Locate and delete the Roblox folder.

Note: Deleting this folder will require you to reinstall Roblox.

Delete Roblox Folder

Step 2: Change DNS Address Settings

  • Right-click the network icon and select Open Network & Internet Settings.
Network Settings
  • Open Network and Sharing Center and click your Ethernet adapter.
Ethernet Properties
  • Click Properties and select Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4).
IPv4 Settings
  • Select Use the following DNS server addresses.
  • Preferred DNS server: 8.8.8.8
  • Alternate DNS server: 8.8.4.4
  • Enable Validate settings upon exit and click OK.
DNS Configuration

Step 3: Reinstall Roblox and Try Again

  • Go to the official Roblox website and download the Roblox Player.
Download Roblox
  • Install Roblox after the download is complete.
  • Launch Roblox and try joining a game server again.
Roblox Game Launch

After completing these steps, the Authentication Failed (Error Code: 403) issue should be resolved, allowing you to join Roblox servers normally.

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