roblox error code 279 id=17 failure

How to fix Roblox Error Code 279

Roblox error code 279 and ID=17 failure can cause some headaches if you are unfamiliar with how to tackle these recurring issues. For Roblox players looking to hop into the game, this error presents a serious stumbling block, with it refusing to allow them to play. Fortunately, there is a Roblox error code 279 fix that will allow players to overcome this hurdle.

Error code 279 is a connection issue, preventing players from accessing the game’s online world. The error will be displayed alongside the following message: “Failed to connect to the Game. (ID=17: Connection attempt failed.) (Error Code: 279.” Here’s how you can resolve this connection problem in a few simple steps:

Roblox Error Code 279 Fix

Disable your firewall

As error code 279 and its ID=7 failure is prompted by connectivity issues, it could be that your firewall is preventing you from accessing the game. Turn off your firewall/make sure and retry loading the game.

Open Ports

You may not be able to play Roblox as a result of you not forwarding ports. Here are the relevant ports you’ll need to open, along with instructions on how to open them:

Roblox PC ports

  • UDP: 49152–65535

Roblox Xbox One ports

  • TCP: 3074
  • UDP: 88, 500, 3074, 3544, 4500

Here’s how to open these ports:

  • Log in as admin to your router.
  • Navigate to the port forwarding category.
  • Enter the IP address of your PC or console.
  • Enter the TCP and/or the UDP ports for Roblox.
  • Restart your router.

Reset internet connection

Roblox error code 279 may be the result of stability issues, which can be resolved by resetting your internet connection. Unplug your router for a minute, turn off devices connected to it, and then restart.

Reinstall the game

Unfortunately, some players find that the only way for them to be able to access Roblox after being confronted by this error code is to uninstall and then reinstall the game. To do this, head to Control Panel, then Programs, then Uninstall a program, and search for Roblox in the search bar. You should find both the Roblox launcher and the Roblox game. Uninstall both, then reinstall the game from its official site. This isn’t the ideal solution, but you should be good to go after the reinstall.

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