Developer Forum/Categories

The following is a table containing all the Developer Forum categories and their respected permissions.


 * ✅ - Read, Reply, Create Topics
 * 💬 - Read and Reply
 * ⚠️ - Read
 * ⛔️ - No Access
 * Lock2.png - Indicates the channel is locked from the public to some extent

Notice: Some of the colors below are hard or even impossible to read due to the wiki's theme. Selecting the middle of the color box will reveal the color if it's too hard to read. {| class="wikitable" ! Name ! Description !Type ! Full Member ! New Member ! Non-Member Do not use this area of the forum for off-topic discussions or anything else unrelated to development. This includes questions ranging in difficulty from extremely basic to even the most technical of issues.
 * Public Updates and Announcements #e2231a
 * Welcome the public category of the Developer Forum. This section is open to everyone and is intended to provide updates from the staff, tutorials from users, and general insight on the platform.
 * Category
 * Release Notes #191919 → #02b757
 * Category for release notes on Roblox versions.
 * Subcategory
 * Developer Incident Reports #0088cc → #f68802
 * Added on November 16, 2018. Sub-category for developers to find out about serious events which impact developer workflow or game stability.
 * Subcategory
 * Community #0024ff → #7d26cd
 * Added on January 23, 2018. This subcategory is used for public announcements concerning the Developer Community.
 * Subcategory
 * Lock2.png Surveys #ab9364 → #f6b702
 * This new category will be used by Roblox_Staff who would like to post surveys to the Developer Forum. Please make sure you read these COPPA Guidelines before creating a post here.
 * Subcategory
 * International #a3e2bd
 * Subcategories removed on September 17, 2019 (see this). This category has been created to empower our international developers and provide them with a place to discuss development in their native languages within the Roblox Developer Forum… You may discuss any of the following:
 * Announcements
 * Development Help
 * Development Discussion
 * Cool Creations
 * Collaboration
 * Community #0024ff → #7d26cd
 * Added on January 23, 2018. This subcategory is used for public announcements concerning the Developer Community.
 * Subcategory
 * Lock2.png Surveys #ab9364 → #f6b702
 * This new category will be used by Roblox_Staff who would like to post surveys to the Developer Forum. Please make sure you read these COPPA Guidelines before creating a post here.
 * Subcategory
 * International #a3e2bd
 * Subcategories removed on September 17, 2019 (see this). This category has been created to empower our international developers and provide them with a place to discuss development in their native languages within the Roblox Developer Forum… You may discuss any of the following:
 * Announcements
 * Development Help
 * Development Discussion
 * Cool Creations
 * Collaboration
 * International #a3e2bd
 * Subcategories removed on September 17, 2019 (see this). This category has been created to empower our international developers and provide them with a place to discuss development in their native languages within the Roblox Developer Forum… You may discuss any of the following:
 * Announcements
 * Development Help
 * Development Discussion
 * Cool Creations
 * Collaboration
 * Collaboration
 * Category
 * Development Resources (Learning Resources until July 25, 2019 ) #f6b702
 * The main goal of this category is to encourage developers to:
 * Share key community resources
 * Check out Roblox Tutorial Series
 * Share useful development tutorials created by the community
 * Category
 * Roblox Tutorial Series #00a2ff
 * Looking for tutorials created by our education team at Roblox? In that case, you are in the right area of the forum for it!
 * Subcategory
 * Community Tutorials #ab9364
 * Figured out how to do something that you think your peers on the DevForum and the public would find useful? Post step-by-step instructions in the Tutorials category! Be sure to detail and explain your steps as best you can and remember that not everyone has your particular set of skills.  When possible, be sure to include images or videos to make your explanation as detailed as possible.
 * Subcategory
 * Community Resources #a3e2bd
 * Created or found content you wish to share with others? The Community Resources sub-category is meant for content which you have found useful, but doesn’t quite qualify as a tutorial. Here are a few examples of content you can post here:
 * Useful websites pertaining to Roblox Development (these should follow our rules).
 * Free models which you have created for the purpose of public use.
 * Plugins you wish to showcase.
 * Art, audio, etc resources you would like to share with the developer community.
 * Subcategory
 * Development Support #99daff
 * The Development Support category is intended for “question and answer” style threads.
 * Community Tutorials #ab9364
 * Figured out how to do something that you think your peers on the DevForum and the public would find useful? Post step-by-step instructions in the Tutorials category! Be sure to detail and explain your steps as best you can and remember that not everyone has your particular set of skills.  When possible, be sure to include images or videos to make your explanation as detailed as possible.
 * Subcategory
 * Community Resources #a3e2bd
 * Created or found content you wish to share with others? The Community Resources sub-category is meant for content which you have found useful, but doesn’t quite qualify as a tutorial. Here are a few examples of content you can post here:
 * Useful websites pertaining to Roblox Development (these should follow our rules).
 * Free models which you have created for the purpose of public use.
 * Plugins you wish to showcase.
 * Art, audio, etc resources you would like to share with the developer community.
 * Subcategory
 * Development Support #99daff
 * The Development Support category is intended for “question and answer” style threads.
 * Art, audio, etc resources you would like to share with the developer community.
 * Subcategory
 * Development Support #99daff
 * The Development Support category is intended for “question and answer” style threads.
 * Development Support #99daff
 * The Development Support category is intended for “question and answer” style threads.
 * Development Support #99daff
 * The Development Support category is intended for “question and answer” style threads.
 * Category
 * Scripting Support #d86868
 * The Scripting Support sub-category is intended for all development support relating to programming on the Roblox platform. This includes questions ranging in difficulty from extremely basic to even the most technical of issues.
 * Subcategory
 * Code Review #f68802
 * Looking for tips on how to improve your code? Request feedback here and gain valuable insight from other like-minded individuals. The Code Review category is intended to be a venue at which developers receive tips to improve already-working code they have created, or provide feedback to others.
 * Subcategory
 * Building Support #eeefdd → #3fc679
 * The Building Support sub-category is intended for all development support relating to architecture on the Roblox platform. This includes questions ranging in difficulty from extremely basic to even the most technical of issues.
 * Subcategory
 * Art Design Support (Design Support until July 9, 2019 ) #cccccc -> #00a2ff
 * The Design Support sub-category is intended for all development support relating to design such as graphics, composition, modelling, animating or UI on the Roblox platform. This includes questions ranging in difficulty from extremely basic to even the most technical of issues.
 * Subcategory
 * Game Design Support #7d26cd
 * Added on July 9, 2019. This is a support category for help on everything related to game design (such as level design, mechanics, game flow/loops, user experience (UX), narrative, or monetization) on the Roblox platform, from extremely basic to even the most technical of issues.
 * Subcategory
 * Lock2.png Development Discussion #7d26cd
 * For discussing all topics related to development and creation on the Roblox platform.
 * Category
 * Lock2.png Cool Creations #fd2843
 * Cool Creations serves as a showcase for anything on Roblox. You can showcase your games, other peoples’ games, artwork, scripts, or other unique creations. It is also a means of receiving feedback! You can definitely use the category to ask for feedback from other developers. Remember to keep criticism constructive; nobody likes being told that their work isn’t up to your standards without reason!
 * Subcategory
 * Lock2.png Engineering Feedback #f68802
 * Category for engineers to seek developer feedback for new features not out to the public yet.
 * Subcategory
 * Platform Feedback #f68802
 * Please post in one of the following sub-categories
 * Category
 * Developer Hub (Documentation Requests until July 25, 2019 ) #ffd200
 * Need help on a subject, but can’t find any existing tutorials on it? The Developer Hub Documentation Requests category is the right place to make that request! This category is used to request new content which you think would benefit a large audience of Developers.
 * Subcategory
 * Engine/Studio/Web/Mobile/Xbox Features (multiple colors)
 * This category is for feature requests pertaining to [the game engine/Roblox Studio/the Roblox website/ROBLOX's mobile client/the Roblox Xbox application]. Do not use this category for development discussion or bug reports. Avoid creating discussions. Use Discourse’s search feature to check that your request hasn’t already been posted.
 * Subcategory
 * Engine Bugs #32b5ff
 * The Engine Bugs category serves as a repository for bugs within the engine. Please use Discourse’s search feature to check that your bug hasn’t already been reported! When posting, please be as specific as you can and provide enough detail to reproduce the bug.
 * Subcategory
 * Studio Bugs #fd2843
 * This category is for known bugs with Roblox Studio. Please use Discourse’s search feature to make sure that your bug hasn’t already been reported! If you need to report an exploit, please refer to the User Guide. When posting, please be as specific as you can and provide enough detail to reproduce the bug.
 * Subcategory
 * Web Bugs #02b757
 * This category is dedicated to bugs found on the website. Please take advantage of Discourse’s search feature to make sure that your bug hasn’t already been reported! If you need to report an exploit, please refer to the Users Guide. When posting, please provide enough detail to reproduce the bug.
 * Subcategory
 * Mobile Bugs #7d26cd
 * This category is dedicated to bugs found on the Roblox mobile application. Please take advantage of Discourse’s search feature to make sure that your bug hasn’t already been reported! When posting, please provide enough detail to reproduce the bug.
 * Subcategory
 * Xbox Bugs #a3e2bd -> #757575
 * This category is dedicated to bugs found on the Roblox Xbox application. Please take advantage of Discourse’s search feature to make sure that your bug hasn’t already been reported! When posting, please provide enough detail to reproduce the bug.
 * Subcategory
 * Lock2.png Collaboration #00a2ff → #a5603d
 * This category is for finding other users with skillsets that you may need for projects. You can also offer your own skills to collaborate with others. This category is not for discussion of projects. Think of it as a marketplace or matchmaker for developers and teams. Remain respectful and don’t be rude to other users in this category, just like any other category - do not insult other people’s work, just politely decline their offer.
 * Category
 * Lock2.png Recruitment #ab9364 → #ccb078
 * This subcategory is designed for team leaders to seek developers for long-term partnerships or short-term contract work. Replies to these topics should be users who are interested in these team positions or contracted development. Conversation should take place through private messages. Topics in this subcategory will be automatically locked after 2 weeks of inactivity. This is to reduce the number of inactive offers.
 * Subcategory
 * Lock2.png Portfolios #ab9364
 * In this subcategory, you may post your own personal portfolio and showcase your skills and experience to other Developers. We highly suggest you post a portfolio when looking for work and review the portfolios of those you intend to hire!
 * Subcategory
 * Asset Marketplace #6e5f41
 * Added on July 19, 2019. This category is where developers can put game assets for sale for other developers to buy.
 * Platform Feedback #f68802
 * Please post in one of the following sub-categories
 * Category
 * Developer Hub (Documentation Requests until July 25, 2019 ) #ffd200
 * Need help on a subject, but can’t find any existing tutorials on it? The Developer Hub Documentation Requests category is the right place to make that request! This category is used to request new content which you think would benefit a large audience of Developers.
 * Subcategory
 * Engine/Studio/Web/Mobile/Xbox Features (multiple colors)
 * This category is for feature requests pertaining to [the game engine/Roblox Studio/the Roblox website/ROBLOX's mobile client/the Roblox Xbox application]. Do not use this category for development discussion or bug reports. Avoid creating discussions. Use Discourse’s search feature to check that your request hasn’t already been posted.
 * Subcategory
 * Engine Bugs #32b5ff
 * The Engine Bugs category serves as a repository for bugs within the engine. Please use Discourse’s search feature to check that your bug hasn’t already been reported! When posting, please be as specific as you can and provide enough detail to reproduce the bug.
 * Subcategory
 * Studio Bugs #fd2843
 * This category is for known bugs with Roblox Studio. Please use Discourse’s search feature to make sure that your bug hasn’t already been reported! If you need to report an exploit, please refer to the User Guide. When posting, please be as specific as you can and provide enough detail to reproduce the bug.
 * Subcategory
 * Web Bugs #02b757
 * This category is dedicated to bugs found on the website. Please take advantage of Discourse’s search feature to make sure that your bug hasn’t already been reported! If you need to report an exploit, please refer to the Users Guide. When posting, please provide enough detail to reproduce the bug.
 * Subcategory
 * Mobile Bugs #7d26cd
 * This category is dedicated to bugs found on the Roblox mobile application. Please take advantage of Discourse’s search feature to make sure that your bug hasn’t already been reported! When posting, please provide enough detail to reproduce the bug.
 * Subcategory
 * Xbox Bugs #a3e2bd -> #757575
 * This category is dedicated to bugs found on the Roblox Xbox application. Please take advantage of Discourse’s search feature to make sure that your bug hasn’t already been reported! When posting, please provide enough detail to reproduce the bug.
 * Subcategory
 * Lock2.png Collaboration #00a2ff → #a5603d
 * This category is for finding other users with skillsets that you may need for projects. You can also offer your own skills to collaborate with others. This category is not for discussion of projects. Think of it as a marketplace or matchmaker for developers and teams. Remain respectful and don’t be rude to other users in this category, just like any other category - do not insult other people’s work, just politely decline their offer.
 * Category
 * Lock2.png Recruitment #ab9364 → #ccb078
 * This subcategory is designed for team leaders to seek developers for long-term partnerships or short-term contract work. Replies to these topics should be users who are interested in these team positions or contracted development. Conversation should take place through private messages. Topics in this subcategory will be automatically locked after 2 weeks of inactivity. This is to reduce the number of inactive offers.
 * Subcategory
 * Lock2.png Portfolios #ab9364
 * In this subcategory, you may post your own personal portfolio and showcase your skills and experience to other Developers. We highly suggest you post a portfolio when looking for work and review the portfolios of those you intend to hire!
 * Subcategory
 * Asset Marketplace #6e5f41
 * Added on July 19, 2019. This category is where developers can put game assets for sale for other developers to buy.
 * Web Bugs #02b757
 * This category is dedicated to bugs found on the website. Please take advantage of Discourse’s search feature to make sure that your bug hasn’t already been reported! If you need to report an exploit, please refer to the Users Guide. When posting, please provide enough detail to reproduce the bug.
 * Subcategory
 * Mobile Bugs #7d26cd
 * This category is dedicated to bugs found on the Roblox mobile application. Please take advantage of Discourse’s search feature to make sure that your bug hasn’t already been reported! When posting, please provide enough detail to reproduce the bug.
 * Subcategory
 * Xbox Bugs #a3e2bd -> #757575
 * This category is dedicated to bugs found on the Roblox Xbox application. Please take advantage of Discourse’s search feature to make sure that your bug hasn’t already been reported! When posting, please provide enough detail to reproduce the bug.
 * Subcategory
 * Lock2.png Collaboration #00a2ff → #a5603d
 * This category is for finding other users with skillsets that you may need for projects. You can also offer your own skills to collaborate with others. This category is not for discussion of projects. Think of it as a marketplace or matchmaker for developers and teams. Remain respectful and don’t be rude to other users in this category, just like any other category - do not insult other people’s work, just politely decline their offer.
 * Category
 * Lock2.png Recruitment #ab9364 → #ccb078
 * This subcategory is designed for team leaders to seek developers for long-term partnerships or short-term contract work. Replies to these topics should be users who are interested in these team positions or contracted development. Conversation should take place through private messages. Topics in this subcategory will be automatically locked after 2 weeks of inactivity. This is to reduce the number of inactive offers.
 * Subcategory
 * Lock2.png Portfolios #ab9364
 * In this subcategory, you may post your own personal portfolio and showcase your skills and experience to other Developers. We highly suggest you post a portfolio when looking for work and review the portfolios of those you intend to hire!
 * Subcategory
 * Asset Marketplace #6e5f41
 * Added on July 19, 2019. This category is where developers can put game assets for sale for other developers to buy.
 * Lock2.png Collaboration #00a2ff → #a5603d
 * This category is for finding other users with skillsets that you may need for projects. You can also offer your own skills to collaborate with others. This category is not for discussion of projects. Think of it as a marketplace or matchmaker for developers and teams. Remain respectful and don’t be rude to other users in this category, just like any other category - do not insult other people’s work, just politely decline their offer.
 * Category
 * Lock2.png Recruitment #ab9364 → #ccb078
 * This subcategory is designed for team leaders to seek developers for long-term partnerships or short-term contract work. Replies to these topics should be users who are interested in these team positions or contracted development. Conversation should take place through private messages. Topics in this subcategory will be automatically locked after 2 weeks of inactivity. This is to reduce the number of inactive offers.
 * Subcategory
 * Lock2.png Portfolios #ab9364
 * In this subcategory, you may post your own personal portfolio and showcase your skills and experience to other Developers. We highly suggest you post a portfolio when looking for work and review the portfolios of those you intend to hire!
 * Subcategory
 * Asset Marketplace #6e5f41
 * Added on July 19, 2019. This category is where developers can put game assets for sale for other developers to buy.
 * Subcategory
 * Lock2.png Portfolios #ab9364
 * In this subcategory, you may post your own personal portfolio and showcase your skills and experience to other Developers. We highly suggest you post a portfolio when looking for work and review the portfolios of those you intend to hire!
 * Subcategory
 * Asset Marketplace #6e5f41
 * Added on July 19, 2019. This category is where developers can put game assets for sale for other developers to buy.
 * In this subcategory, you may post your own personal portfolio and showcase your skills and experience to other Developers. We highly suggest you post a portfolio when looking for work and review the portfolios of those you intend to hire!
 * Subcategory
 * Asset Marketplace #6e5f41
 * Added on July 19, 2019. This category is where developers can put game assets for sale for other developers to buy.
 * Asset Marketplace #6e5f41
 * Added on July 19, 2019. This category is where developers can put game assets for sale for other developers to buy.
 * Asset Marketplace #6e5f41
 * Added on July 19, 2019. This category is where developers can put game assets for sale for other developers to buy.

Please do not put portfolios or recruitment requests in this category. This category should only be used for one-time offers for selling certain game assets or game maps. Please do not put up topics about selling anything that is not a game asset.
 * Subcategory
 * Public - Collaboration #015227
 * This category is for finding other users with skillsets that you may need for projects. You can also offer your own skills to collaborate with others. This category is not for discussion of projects. Think of it as a marketplace or matchmaker for developers and teams.
 * Category
 * Public - Recruitment #a3e2bd
 * This subcategory is designed for team leaders to seek developers for long-term partnerships or short-term contract work. Replies to these topics should be users who are interested in these team positions or contracted development. Conversation should take place through private messages. Topics in this subcategory will be automatically locked after 2 weeks of inactivity. This is to reduce the number of inactive offers.
 * Subcategory
 * Public - Portfolios #3fc679
 * In this subcategory, you may post your own personal portfolio and showcase your skills and experience to other Developers. We highly suggest you post a portfolio when looking for work and review the portfolios of those you intend to hire!
 * Subcategory
 * Public Asset Marketplace #00823d
 * Added on July 19, 2019. This category is where developers can put game assets for sale for other developers to buy.
 * Public - Recruitment #a3e2bd
 * This subcategory is designed for team leaders to seek developers for long-term partnerships or short-term contract work. Replies to these topics should be users who are interested in these team positions or contracted development. Conversation should take place through private messages. Topics in this subcategory will be automatically locked after 2 weeks of inactivity. This is to reduce the number of inactive offers.
 * Subcategory
 * Public - Portfolios #3fc679
 * In this subcategory, you may post your own personal portfolio and showcase your skills and experience to other Developers. We highly suggest you post a portfolio when looking for work and review the portfolios of those you intend to hire!
 * Subcategory
 * Public Asset Marketplace #00823d
 * Added on July 19, 2019. This category is where developers can put game assets for sale for other developers to buy.
 * In this subcategory, you may post your own personal portfolio and showcase your skills and experience to other Developers. We highly suggest you post a portfolio when looking for work and review the portfolios of those you intend to hire!
 * Subcategory
 * Public Asset Marketplace #00823d
 * Added on July 19, 2019. This category is where developers can put game assets for sale for other developers to buy.
 * Public Asset Marketplace #00823d
 * Added on July 19, 2019. This category is where developers can put game assets for sale for other developers to buy.
 * Public Asset Marketplace #00823d
 * Added on July 19, 2019. This category is where developers can put game assets for sale for other developers to buy.

Please do not put portfolios or recruitment requests in this category. This category should only be used for one-time offers for selling certain game assets or game maps. Please do not put up topics about selling anything that is not a game asset. https://www.roblox.com/support. Report players violating the TOS with the “Report Abuse” feature. We can’t assist with accounts or assets that don’t belong to you.
 * Subcategory
 * Lock2.png Lounge #00a2ff
 * Off topic. Intelligent. Respectful.
 * Category
 * Lock2.png Off-Topic #99daff
 * The Off-Topic sub-category is intended for all non Roblox related content that does not fit into any other category.
 * Subcategory
 * Lock2.png Roblox Discussion #32b5ff
 * The Roblox Discussion sub-category is intended for all Roblox related content that does not fit into any other category.
 * Subcategory
 * Lock2.png Forum Feedback (Inception Forum until May 31, 2019 ) #b8b8b8
 * Inception Forum is for discussion of the forums themselves. Features, bugs, and issues concerning the community (e.g. bypassing 15-character requirement for titles) belong in this category. Be aware that anything you post in this category can be seen by all. If you have a problem with an individual user, you should flag them and tell staff what the problem is. Remember that the Inception Forum should only be used for the discussion of RBXDev.
 * Category
 * Lock2.png Moderation Review Requests #a41d36
 * This forum is for questions about your recently moderated assets or content. For other moderation actions, hacked accounts, stolen games or other inquiries please submit a support ticket.
 * Lock2.png Roblox Discussion #32b5ff
 * The Roblox Discussion sub-category is intended for all Roblox related content that does not fit into any other category.
 * Subcategory
 * Lock2.png Forum Feedback (Inception Forum until May 31, 2019 ) #b8b8b8
 * Inception Forum is for discussion of the forums themselves. Features, bugs, and issues concerning the community (e.g. bypassing 15-character requirement for titles) belong in this category. Be aware that anything you post in this category can be seen by all. If you have a problem with an individual user, you should flag them and tell staff what the problem is. Remember that the Inception Forum should only be used for the discussion of RBXDev.
 * Category
 * Lock2.png Moderation Review Requests #a41d36
 * This forum is for questions about your recently moderated assets or content. For other moderation actions, hacked accounts, stolen games or other inquiries please submit a support ticket.
 * Lock2.png Forum Feedback (Inception Forum until May 31, 2019 ) #b8b8b8
 * Inception Forum is for discussion of the forums themselves. Features, bugs, and issues concerning the community (e.g. bypassing 15-character requirement for titles) belong in this category. Be aware that anything you post in this category can be seen by all. If you have a problem with an individual user, you should flag them and tell staff what the problem is. Remember that the Inception Forum should only be used for the discussion of RBXDev.
 * Category
 * Lock2.png Moderation Review Requests #a41d36
 * This forum is for questions about your recently moderated assets or content. For other moderation actions, hacked accounts, stolen games or other inquiries please submit a support ticket.
 * Category
 * Lock2.png Moderation Review Requests #a41d36
 * This forum is for questions about your recently moderated assets or content. For other moderation actions, hacked accounts, stolen games or other inquiries please submit a support ticket.
 * Lock2.png Moderation Review Requests #a41d36
 * This forum is for questions about your recently moderated assets or content. For other moderation actions, hacked accounts, stolen games or other inquiries please submit a support ticket.
 * Lock2.png Moderation Review Requests #a41d36
 * This forum is for questions about your recently moderated assets or content. For other moderation actions, hacked accounts, stolen games or other inquiries please submit a support ticket.
 * Category
 * Bulletin Board #e2231a → #a5603d
 * Share important content with your group or game communities. All content created in this section has the main goal of informing your communities, and as a result, threads are automatically locked.
 * Category
 * Lock2.png Updates Archives #f6b702
 * An archive of Updates and Announcements from Roblox Staff. Only staff can create posts here.
 * Category
 * Category
 * Lock2.png Updates Archives #f6b702
 * An archive of Updates and Announcements from Roblox Staff. Only staff can create posts here.
 * Category
 * Lock2.png Updates Archives #f6b702
 * An archive of Updates and Announcements from Roblox Staff. Only staff can create posts here.
 * Category
 * Category

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Removed Categories
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RDC 2019
See Developer Forum/RDC 2019.