# How do you change your server region in Roblox?

> Roblox has no official region setting. It picks a nearby server automatically; you can only pick servers from a game's server list or a private server.

As of 2026, Roblox does not have an official setting to choose your server region. When you press Play, Roblox automatically puts you in a server based on your location and connection, usually the closest data center with room. You can pick a specific server from an experience's server list or use a private server, but you can't select "US East" or "Europe" from a menu.

## What you can actually do

1. **Pick a server from the list.** On an experience's page, open the **Servers** tab and join a specific server instead of pressing Play. The list shows player counts, and some experiences show ping, but not a labeled region.
2. **Use a private server.** Many experiences let you buy or get a free private server. It is useful for playing with friends, but the region is still chosen by Roblox, not by you.
3. **Use the experience's own server browser.** Some games build their own region or server picker inside the game. If the game has one, it is in its in-game menu, not in Roblox settings.

## About VPNs and third-party extensions

A VPN changes where your connection appears to come from, so Roblox may give you a server near the VPN location, but it usually adds ping instead of reducing it. Browser extensions that claim to let you choose a region are not made or supported by Roblox; only install software you trust, and never enter your Roblox password into third-party tools.

## If the real problem is lag

- Use a wired Ethernet connection or sit closer to the router.
- Close downloads, streams and other apps using bandwidth.
- Lower graphics quality in Roblox settings (this helps frame rate, not ping).
- Restart your router and check whether Roblox has a status issue.

## FAQ

**How do I get a new server in Roblox?**
Leave and rejoin, or open the Servers tab on the experience page and join a different server from the list.

**Is 100 ping good for Roblox?**
It is playable for most experiences. Under about 50 ms feels responsive, while 150 ms and higher is noticeable in fast games.

**Why am I always put in a far-away server?**
Nearby servers may be full, especially for less popular experiences, or your connection may be routed through another location, for example by a VPN.

**What are server regions?**
Groups of data centers in different parts of the world. Playing on one near you lowers ping because data travels a shorter distance.

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