Roblox has taken a major step toward making online interaction safer and more personal with the launch of its Trusted Connections feature. Designed to protect younger users while still allowing meaningful communication, this new system gives players more control over who they talk to and how they interact inside the Roblox universe.
If you or your child use Roblox and want to unlock features like unfiltered chat and private voice conversations, this guide will explain everything you need to know—what Trusted Connections are, why Roblox introduced them, and exactly how to set them up.
What Are Trusted Connections on Roblox?
Trusted Connections is a new social safety system introduced by Roblox on July 17, 2025. The feature allows users who are 13 years or older and identity-verified to communicate more freely with people they know in real life.
This system is part of Roblox’s broader “Connections” framework, which separates casual online interactions from real-world relationships. The goal is to reduce risk from strangers while giving teens and adults more natural ways to chat with friends, family, and trusted contacts.
When two people are connected as Trusted Connections, they unlock advanced communication features that are otherwise restricted.
Why Roblox Created Trusted Connections
Online gaming platforms face increasing pressure to protect younger users. Roblox is especially popular among children and teens, which makes privacy, moderation, and safety extremely important.
Roblox designed Trusted Connections to solve two major problems:
- Protect users from strangers
- Allow real-life friends to communicate freely
Before this system, all Roblox chats were filtered, even between siblings or close friends. While that kept things safe, it also made conversations awkward and limited.
With Trusted Connections, Roblox now allows:
- Natural conversation between verified users
- Real-time voice chat in private groups
- Less restriction for people who truly know each other
At the same time, the system makes it much harder for strangers to bypass safety rules.
What Features Are Unlocked with Trusted Connections?
When two users become Trusted Connections, they gain access to exclusive communication tools:
Unfiltered Text Chat
This removes most of Roblox’s standard word filters when chatting with your trusted contact. It allows normal conversation without awkward censorship, while still blocking harmful or dangerous content.
Party Voice Chat
This enables real-time voice communication in private party spaces, making it easier to talk while playing games together.
These features are only available between Trusted Connections, not with random players.
Who Can Use Trusted Connections?
Roblox has strict requirements to prevent abuse:
- You must be 13 years or older
- You must verify your age using a government-issued ID
- Your account must have Trusted Connections enabled
- Teens can only add adults they know in real life
This ensures that minors cannot freely chat with unknown adults.
How Roblox Verifies Your Identity
To use Trusted Connections, Roblox requires users to complete identity verification. This includes uploading a government ID, such as:
- Passport
- National ID
- Driver’s license
Roblox uses this process to confirm your age and reduce fake accounts.
Once verified, the Trusted Connections feature becomes available in your account settings.
How to Add Trusted Connections on Roblox
Follow these steps to connect with someone you know.
Step 1: Verify Your Age
- Log into Roblox
- Go to Account Settings
- Select Security or Verification
- Upload your government ID
- Wait for Roblox to confirm your age
You must be 13+ and verified to proceed.
Step 2: Open the Connections Tab
On the Roblox mobile app:
- Open Roblox
- Tap on the Friends or Connect section
- Select Add Connections
This will show the tools for adding trusted people.
Step 3: Choose How You Want to Add Someone
Roblox gives you two secure methods.
Option 1: QR Code
This is the easiest way if the person is with you.
- One person taps Show QR Code
- The other taps Scan Code
- Scan using the phone camera
- Roblox instantly sends a connection request
This confirms that both users are physically together.
Option 2: Contact Sync
You can also connect through your phone contacts.
- Allow Roblox to access your contacts
- Roblox looks for numbers linked to Roblox accounts
- Suggested matches appear
- Select the person you want to add
This is useful for friends and family members.
Step 4: Send and Accept the Request
After choosing a method:
- You send a request
- The other person must accept it
- Both accounts must have Trusted Connections enabled
Once accepted, you are officially connected.
How to Turn On Trusted Connections in Settings
Make sure the feature is enabled:
- Go to Settings
- Tap Privacy
- Turn on Trusted Connections
- Enable voice and unfiltered chat for trusted users
This ensures all features work properly.
Why Roblox Requires Real-Life Verification
Roblox doesn’t allow users to simply click and add someone as trusted. Instead, it uses:
- QR codes
- Phone number matching
This ensures the person is someone you actually know, preventing:
- Fake accounts
- Online predators
- Random strangers gaining access
It’s one of the strongest safety systems in gaming.
What Parents Should Know
For parents, Trusted Connections provides peace of mind.
It allows children to:
- Talk freely with siblings and friends
- Use voice chat safely
- Avoid strangers
At the same time, it keeps Roblox’s protective filters active for everyone else.
Parents can also manage:
- Who can send requests
- Whether voice chat is allowed
- Whether contact syncing is enabled
Why Trusted Connections Are Important for Roblox’s Future
Roblox is no longer just a game—it’s a social platform, virtual world, and creative space.
As users grow older, they want:
- Better communication
- More freedom
- More privacy
Trusted Connections allows Roblox to grow with its users while still protecting younger players.
Final Thoughts
Trusted Connections is one of Roblox’s most important safety and communication upgrades ever.
It gives players:
- More freedom with people they trust
- Better voice and chat features
- Stronger protection from strangers
By requiring identity verification and real-world confirmation, Roblox ensures that the system stays safe, secure, and reliable.
If you’re 13 or older and want a better way to communicate with real friends on Roblox, Trusted Connections is the feature you’ve been waiting for.