How to Change Your Password in Roblox (All Devices Covered)
Changing your Roblox password is one of the most straightforward account security actions you can take — but the exact steps vary depending on whether you're logged in, locked out, using a browser, or on a mobile device. Here's everything you need to know.
Why You Might Need to Change Your Roblox Password
There are a few common reasons players update their password:
- You suspect your account has been accessed without your permission
- You used a weak or reused password and want to improve security
- You've forgotten your current password and need to reset it
- A parent or guardian is updating credentials for a child's account
Each of these situations follows a slightly different path, so it's worth knowing which applies to you before you start.
How to Change Your Roblox Password When You're Already Logged In 🔐
If you know your current password and are already signed in, the process takes less than two minutes.
On a web browser (desktop or mobile browser):
- Click the gear icon in the top-right corner of the Roblox website
- Select Settings
- Go to the Account Info tab
- Find the Password section and click Change Password
- Enter your current password, then type and confirm your new password
- Click Save
Roblox will typically sign you out of other active sessions after a password change, which is a useful built-in security measure.
On the Roblox mobile app (iOS or Android):
- Tap the three-dot menu (More) at the bottom of the screen
- Tap Settings
- Tap Account Info
- Select Password
- Enter your current password, then enter and confirm your new one
- Tap Save
The interface is nearly identical across platforms — the main difference is navigation layout.
How to Reset a Forgotten Roblox Password
If you can't remember your password, Roblox provides a reset flow tied to either your email address or phone number — whichever is connected to your account.
Steps for password reset:
- Go to the Roblox login page
- Click Forgot Password or Username?
- Enter the email address or phone number linked to your account
- Roblox will send a reset link (email) or verification code (phone)
- Follow the link or enter the code to create a new password
Important variables here:
- If your account has no email or phone number attached, you won't be able to recover it through this flow — this is a significant limitation for older or improperly set-up accounts
- Email reset links typically expire within a short window, so check your inbox promptly
- Check your spam or junk folder if the email doesn't arrive within a few minutes
Password Requirements Roblox Enforces
Roblox enforces basic password standards. Your new password must:
- Be at least 8 characters long
- Not match your username
Beyond those minimums, stronger passwords — mixing uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols — are always a better choice for account security. Roblox doesn't require complexity beyond the basics, but that doesn't mean the basics are enough for a well-protected account.
Account Security Factors That Affect Your Situation 🛡️
The password change process itself is simple, but what happens around it depends on your account setup:
| Factor | Impact |
|---|---|
| Email linked to account | Required for self-service password reset |
| Phone number linked | Alternative reset method if email isn't available |
| Two-Step Verification enabled | Adds a verification step on new logins after password change |
| Parental PIN set | Parent must enter PIN before account settings can be changed |
| Account age (child vs. standard) | Some settings and flows differ for accounts under parental supervision |
Two-Step Verification (2SV) is worth understanding here. Roblox supports 2SV via email, authenticator app, or security keys. If you have it enabled, changing your password doesn't disable 2SV — both layers remain active, which is the stronger configuration.
Changing a Password on a Child's Roblox Account
If a parent or guardian manages a child's account and a Parental PIN has been set, that PIN is required before any account settings — including the password — can be modified. This is intentional: it prevents children from locking parents out of account management.
If the PIN itself has been forgotten, there's a separate recovery process through Roblox's parental account support, which requires verifying the parent's identity through the email on file.
What Changes After You Update Your Password
Once you save a new password, expect the following:
- Active sessions on other devices are typically signed out automatically
- You'll need to log back in on any device where Roblox was previously saved
- If using third-party login managers or browsers with saved passwords, those stored credentials will be outdated and will need updating
This sign-out behavior is a security feature, not a bug — it ensures that anyone who had unauthorized access using your old credentials is immediately removed.
When Self-Service Options Don't Work
If you don't have access to the email or phone number on file, or if you believe your account has been compromised and the recovery email was changed, standard self-service resets won't be sufficient. In those cases, Roblox's customer support is the only path forward — and the outcome depends on what account verification information you can provide.
How smooth that process is depends largely on whether the account was set up with accurate contact information in the first place — a variable that differs significantly from one account to the next.