Why is Roblox not working on my Xbox?

If you see Error 901, the Roblox servers for Xbox are currently down. This is usually for "Maintenance," where engineers update the game system.

How long does Xbox maintenance last?

Most maintenance periods last between 30 minutes and 2 hours. Major updates can take longer.

No. Error 901 is a server error. Your console is fine. You just have to wait for Roblox to turn the servers back on.

Can I play on my phone if Xbox is down?

Yes! Often, maintenance only affects one platform (like Xbox). Your account and progress will still be available on PC or Mobile.

⚠️ Error 901

How to Fix Roblox Error 901

Roblox servers are down for maintenance on Xbox.

●Frequency: Moderate

Quick Answer

Error 901 appears primarily on Xbox and indicates that Roblox servers are temporarily unavailable due to maintenance or an outage. This is a server side issue and cannot be fixed from your end.

?What Does Error 901 Mean?

Error 901 appears primarily on Xbox and indicates that Roblox servers are temporarily unavailable due to maintenance or an outage. This is a server side issue and cannot be fixed from your end.

Category:server

Frequency:Moderate

Platform:Xbox Only

What Causes Error 901?

Scheduled Roblox maintenance

Roblox has scheduled downtime for system updates and improvements.

Unexpected server outage

An unplanned technical issue has taken Roblox servers offline.

Xbox Live service issues

Xbox Live connectivity problems can affect Roblox on Xbox.

⚡Try These First — Quick Fixes

Check Roblox server status

Check Xbox Live status

Wait for maintenance to complete

If none of these work, follow the detailed guide below.

How to Fix Error 901— 4 solutions

Check Roblox server statusVisit our Roblox Status page to confirm whether this is a widespread issue.

Check Xbox Live statusVisit support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-live-status to check if Xbox Live services are also affected.

Wait for maintenance to completeCheck @Roblox on Twitter for maintenance announcements and estimated completion times.

Try on a different platformWhile Xbox servers are down you may be able to play Roblox on PC or mobile instead.

Fix by Operating System

🎮Fix for Xbox

1Check status.roblox.com for maintenance status
2Check Xbox Live Status at support.xbox.com/xbox-live-status
3Wait for maintenance window to end
4Hard restart Xbox after maintenance completes
5Check @Roblox on Twitter for estimated completion time

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Related Error Codes

Error 503Roblox servers are temporarily unavailable.Error 500Unexpected error on Roblox's own servers.Error 600A general error occurred when joining a game.

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Error 901 — Error 901 — Xbox Server Maintenance

Last reviewed: May 2026 · Verified by AskRoblox team

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