How to Fix Disconnect in Roblox When AFK for More Than 20 Minutes
For many Roblox players, especially those who frequently leave their characters to farm or wait for certain progress, the "AFK disconnection" moment is often their biggest enemy. Imagine waiting 30 minutes, only to suddenly see the message "You have been disconnected due to inactivity." All efforts are in vain. But did you know there's a trick many veteran players use to overcome this problem without having to touch their phone or PC all the time?
This problem isn't as simple as it seems. The Roblox system has a special algorithm that detects "inactivity" on the game screen. When there's no player input for 20 minutes, the system will assume you've left the game and automatically disconnect. But... is there really no way to stay connected even if you're AFK for more than 20 minutes?
Why Does Roblox Kick AFK Players?
Roblox isn't just a single game, but an ecosystem comprised of thousands of active, constantly running worlds (servers). If all AFK players were left online, the servers would fill up for no reason. That's why the "auto-kick" system was implemented after 20 minutes of inactivity.
However, the system detects activity based on clicks, cursor movements, or screen touches — meaning that if there is even the slightest activity, the 20-minute timer will reset.
Tricks Used by Old Players
Some players have found clever ways to remain considered "active" by the system without actually playing. One such method is using an auto-clicker .
An auto clicker is an application that can simulate automatic clicking on the screen at specific intervals. However, the interesting part isn't where you click, but where you place the click .
Experienced players usually recommend placing the auto clicker on the top left icon of the screen — the icon that opens and closes the quest or Roblox settings menu.
Set the click interval to every 5 minutes , so every five minutes the screen will experience an automatic interaction (e.g., a menu opening and closing). This way, Roblox will assume you're still active, and the auto-disconnect feature won't disconnect you even if you're AFK for hours.
Why Does Auto Clicker Sometimes Stop By Itself?
A new problem arises when the auto clicker suddenly stops working, even though you're sure you've turned it on.
The most common cause isn't an app bug, but rather the phone's game mode or power saving mode . These modes automatically close background processes after a few minutes to extend battery life.
Because the auto clicker is considered a "non-essential" application running in the background, the system disables it without warning. As a result, after 10 or 15 minutes, the automatic clicking stops, and you're again hit with a "20-minute reconnect" period.
To avoid this, disable power saving mode or enable background running permissions for the auto clicker app. On some phones, these settings can be found at:
Settings > Apps > [Auto Clicker Name] > Allow Background Activity / Not Optimized.
Additional Tips for Safe AFK in Roblox
There are a few additional things you can do to make AFK safer and less disrupted:
- Use a lightweight auto clicker like “Auto Clicker – Easy Touch” which doesn’t require many system permissions.
- Check the time interval — don't make it too fast (1 second) because it can make the character move strangely, but don't make it too long (more than 15 minutes) either.
- Avoid clicking sensitive areas such as the game exit button, character reset, or inventory area.
- If you are on a PC , you can use software such as GS Auto Clicker or TinyTask with a click setting of every 4–6 minutes.
- Make sure the screen doesn't automatically lock when you're AFK on your phone. Set the screen sleep time to "never" in the display settings.
Mistakes Players Often Make
- Clicking in an empty area will not count as an interaction in Roblox.
- Run the auto clicker without opening the game. Clicks are only detected if they are made in the active game window.
- Enable extreme power saving mode. This stops auto clicker apps in minutes.
- Too fast a click interval can lead to spam activity, which is detected as a “macro script,” and risks being restricted by some private servers.
Solution If You Still Get Disconnected
If you have done all the steps above but still get disconnected, try the following:
- Use another device (sometimes certain versions of Roblox have different AFK bugs).
- Try changing the click position to the Roblox icon in the top left (the one that opens and closes the settings menu).
- Use the PC browser version of Roblox, not the app, to avoid background restrictions.
- Check for updates to the Roblox app and auto clicker. Older versions are sometimes incompatible.
So, the conclusion...
The disconnection issue in Roblox when AFK for more than 20 minutes isn't without a solution. The key is to have the game detect small, periodic activity , such as automatically clicking the top-left icon every few minutes. This way, the system won't disconnect, and you can AFK as long as you like without losing progress.
However, make sure power saving mode is disabled, and allow the auto-clicker to run in the background. Once everything is set up correctly, you can leave your character alone—even overnight—without fear of being thrown off the server.
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