The fastest way to invite a friend in Roblox on PC

To invite a friend in Roblox on PC, open the game and look for the Players button in the top-right corner of the screen during gameplay. Click it, find the friend's name in the list, and select Invite to Game. They will receive a notification and can join your server when ready if they accept.

If your friend is not yet on your friends list, you can add them first by clicking the Home button, searching for their username, visiting their profile, and clicking Add Friend. Once they accept, you can then invite them to your game using the Players menu.

The entire process takes less than a minute once you know where to look. The key is that invitations go through the in-game Players menu, not through your profile or the main Roblox website.

Key Takeaways

  • Click the Players button in the top-right corner during gameplay to see who is in your server and send invitations.
  • You can only invite people who are already on your friends list, so add them through Home first if needed.
  • Your friend will see a notification when you invite them and can join your game with one click if they accept.
  • If your friend is playing a different game, they will leave their current game and join yours when they accept the invitation.
  • Invitations expire after a set time, so if your friend does not respond within a few minutes, you may need to send another one.

Finding the Players menu and sending an invitation

During any Roblox game on PC, look at the top-right corner of your screen. You will see a button labeled Players with an icon that looks like two people. Click it to open a list of everyone currently in your server.

Scroll through the list until you find your friend's username. Hover over their name and a menu will appear with several options. Click Invite to Game. Your friend will when ready receive a notification that you have invited them.

If you do not see your friend's name in the Players list, it means they are not in your server yet—which is normal. You can still send them an invitation, and they will join if they accept.

Adding someone to your friends list before inviting them

You cannot invite someone who is not on your friends list. If you want to invite a new person, you must add them first.

Click the Home button (the house icon in the top-left corner of the Roblox window). In the search bar at the top, type the person's exact username. Click on their profile when it appears in the results. On their profile page, click the Add Friend button.

They will receive a friend request notification. Once they accept, they will appear on your friends list, and you can then invite them to games. If they decline or do not respond, you will not be able to send them game invitations.

What happens when your friend receives an invitation

When you send an invitation, your friend will see a notification in the Roblox client. The notification will show your username and the name of the game you are playing. They can click Accept to join your server or Decline to ignore it.

If they accept, Roblox will close whatever game they are currently playing and load the game you invited them to. They will spawn into your server and can see you and other players. The whole process usually takes 10 to 30 seconds depending on the game's load time.

If they do not respond within a few minutes, the invitation will expire. You can send another one, but there is no penalty for sending multiple invitations to the same person.

Inviting friends who are offline or in a different game

You can send an invitation to a friend even if they are offline or playing a different game. They will receive the notification when they next log in or finish their current game. However, they cannot join your server until they are actually online and ready to play.

If your friend is in a different game and accepts your invitation, they will automatically leave that game and join yours. This means you should only invite someone if you are sure they want to switch games—inviting someone mid-game without warning can be annoying.

Troubleshooting: Why you cannot invite someone

If you try to invite someone and nothing happens, the most common reason is that they are not on your friends list. Double-check by opening the Players menu and looking for their name. If they are not there, go to Home, search for them, and send a friend request first.

Another reason invitations might fail is if the person has their privacy settings set to block invitations from non-close friends. You can ask them to change this in their account settings, but there is nothing you can do on your end to force an invitation through.

If the game itself is full or has reached its player limit, new invitations may not work. Try inviting your friend again in a few minutes, or ask them to join a different server of the same game.

Using the friends list to invite multiple people at once

If you want to invite several friends to the same game, you do not have to send individual invitations one at a time. Open the Players menu, and you can send invitations to multiple friends in quick succession by clicking each one and selecting Invite to Game.

There is no limit to how many people you can invite, but keep in mind that the game server itself has a player limit. If the server is full, your invitations will still go through, but your friends will not be able to join until someone leaves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I invite someone who is not my friend yet?

No, you must add them to your friends list first. Search for their username in Home, visit their profile, and click Add Friend. Once they accept, you can invite them to games.

What if my friend does not see the invitation notification?

Notifications sometimes appear in the top-right corner and disappear quickly. Ask your friend to check their notifications or send another invitation. If they still do not see it, they may have notifications disabled in their settings.

Can I invite someone to a private game or a game I own?

Yes, the invitation process is the same for any game. However, if the game has special access rules, your friend may not be able to join even if they accept the invitation. Check the game's description to see if there are restrictions.

Do invitations work across different platforms?

Yes, you can invite friends who play on mobile, console, or other platforms. The invitation will work the same way, and they will join your server regardless of what device they are using.

How long does an invitation last before it expires?

Invitations typically expire after a few minutes of no response. If your friend does not accept or decline within that time, you will need to send another invitation.