Roblox Error Code 266: Connection Timed Out (Fix)
Roblox error code 266 means the game server stopped hearing from your device for too long, so the connection timed out. Roblox’s help center lists it as a connection timeout caused by an unstable or slow internet connection.
What does the error 266 message say?
The full message reads:
Your connection timed out. Check your internet connection and try again. (Error Code: 266)
What causes Roblox error code 266?
Error code 266 has 4 common causes:
- A weak or congested Wi-Fi signal.
- Other devices or apps using most of your bandwidth.
- A device that is too slow for the game, freezing long enough to time out.
- A server-side problem in that game.
How to fix Roblox error code 266
Try these 5 fixes in order, and test after each one:
- Rejoin the game; a single timeout is often a one-off.
- Move closer to the router or use a wired Ethernet connection.
- Pause downloads, streams and updates on other devices.
- Lower Roblox’s graphics quality in the in-game settings so the device does not freeze.
- Restart your router and update or reinstall Roblox.
Check status.roblox.com first. If Roblox reports an outage, no fix on your side will help, and the error goes away once Roblox recovers.
Frequently asked questions
What internet speed does Roblox need?
Roblox recommends at least a 4 to 8 Mb/s connection for a single-user household, and more when several people share the connection.
Is error 266 the same as error 277?
They are close. Error 266 is a timeout, where the connection went silent; error 277 is a lost connection to the game server.
See every other code in our Roblox error codes guide.