Error 278 means you were away from keyboard for 20+ minutes while in a game. Roblox kicks idle players to free server slots — it is not a teleport or ban error.
Usually client-sideUpdated 2026-06-11
278 while actively playing
If you see 278 without going AFK, check your connection or Roblox status — rare network drops can mimic idle kicks on unstable Wi‑Fi.
How to fix step by step
- 1Rejoin the experience from its Roblox page.
- 2Stay active — move or interact every 15 minutes in long sessions.
- 3If unexpected, restart Roblox and check Roblox status.
- 4Use a stable connection; disable VPN if kicks repeat.
- 5On mobile, prevent the app from backgrounding during long grinds.
How 278 differs from related codes
- Error 277: Your session lost its connection to Roblox while you were playing or joining. (server or client)
- Error 279: Roblox could not establish a stable connection between your device and the game server. (server or client)
- Error 268: Roblox could not teleport you to the target place or follow another player into an experience. (server or client)