Roblox Age Check for Chat: A Simple Guide for Parents in Bangladesh (2026)

Since January 2026, every Roblox player must pass an age check to use chat. Roblox does this with a short face scan in the app, which guesses the player's age. Players are then put in age groups, and by default they can only chat with their own group and the groups next to it. This is meant to keep children under 16 from chatting with adults. Your child can still play games without the check, but chat stays locked. Children under 9 need a parent's OK to use chat at all.

What changed

Roblox started age checks for chat in a few countries in December 2025. On January 7, 2026, it began rolling them out everywhere chat is available. That includes Bangladesh. Roblox says it is the first big gaming platform to require a face-based age check to chat.

How the age check works

1. When your child tries to use chat, Roblox asks for an age check.
2. The app opens the camera and asks for a short face scan.
3. A partner company called Persona estimates the age from the scan.
4. Roblox says the photos and video are deleted right after they are checked.
5. Your child is placed in an age group, and chat opens for that group.

The check isn't perfect. Roblox says it's usually within about a year and a half for players under 18. If the age comes out wrong, there are other ways to fix it, such as an ID check, or a parent can change the age in parental controls.

Who can chat with whom

Players can chat with their own age group and the groups just above and below. Here's an example Roblox gives:

• A 9 to 12-year-old can chat with players under 9 and players aged 13 to 15.
• They can't chat with adults by default.

Children under 9 need a parent's consent before any chat turns on. Groups may change by country, so check the settings in your child's app.

What are Trusted Connections?

Players aged 13 and older who pass the check can add Trusted Connections. These are people they know, and they can chat with them outside their age group. Talk with your teen about who counts as someone they really know. A person met only inside a game is not a real-life friend.

Can the age be checked again later?

Yes. Roblox says it watches for signs that a player is much older or younger than their age group. If so, it may ask the player to do the check again. So a child can't just use an older person's face once and keep adult chat forever. Even so, stay involved and look at the settings now and then.

What parents should do now

• Set up Parental Controls. Link your own Roblox account to your child's in the Parental Controls settings. Then you can manage chat and spending.
• Check the age is right. If the scan gave the wrong age, fix it in parental controls.
• Decide on chat. For young children, you can keep chat off. They can still play.
• Set a spending limit. Choose a monthly limit so there are no surprises.
• Turn on phone controls too. On Android, Google Family Link lets you set app limits and approve downloads. See our Family Link setup guide.

Robux, gifts, and spending safely

Chat isn't the only thing to watch. Roblox also added checks for sending Robux. Players under 18 need a parent or caregiver to approve each time they send or receive Robux. Only approve transfers to people your child knows in real life.

The safest way to give Robux is a gift card. You pay once, there's no saved bank card on the account, and you decide how much your child can spend. AroraShop's Roblox Gift Card costs:

You can pay with bKash, Nagad, Rocket, or Upay, and the code arrives in your Dashboard. See the Roblox Gift Card page for live prices, and our Roblox gift card guide for how to redeem it.

Thinking about a subscription? Roblox Plus replaced Premium in 2026. Our Roblox Plus guide explains what it includes.

Common scams to warn your child about

• "Free Robux" websites or videos. There's no such thing. They steal accounts.
• Someone asking for a password, a code, or a photo. Roblox staff will never ask.
• A stranger asking to move the chat to another app. That's a red flag.
• Offers to "double" Robux if your child sends some first.

Read more in our guide to avoiding scams with digital items.

Talk with your child

Settings help, but talking helps more. Ask what games your child plays and who they chat with. Tell them they can come to you if anything feels wrong, and they won't be in trouble. Agree on screen time together. Our screen time guide has simple ideas.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Roblox age check required in Bangladesh?

Yes. Roblox rolled it out in January 2026 everywhere chat is available.

Can my child play Roblox without the age check?

Yes. The check is needed for chat. Games still work without it.

Does Roblox keep the face scan?

Roblox says the images and video are deleted right after processing.

What if the age check gets my child's age wrong?

You can fix it with another method, like an ID check, or change the age in parental controls.

Can children chat with adults on Roblox?

Not by default. Players chat with their own age group and the groups right next to it, which keeps under-16s away from adults.

Does a child under 9 need permission to chat?

Yes. Children under 9 need a parent's consent before chat turns on.

What's the safest way to buy Robux for a child?

A Roblox gift card. You control the amount, and no bank card is saved on the account.

Conclusion

The new age check makes Roblox chat safer, but it works best with a parent involved. Link your account, check the age, set a spending limit, and keep talking with your child about who they meet online.

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