Roblox is a game with numerous technical issues, including the teleport failed error. Players report the “Teleport failed due to an unexpected error” occurs (with the 769 code) when they try to teleport in Roblox games. For instance, this is what one player said about that gaming issue, “So, for a few hours, my Roblox has been repeatedly telling me the teleportation has failed, is it just me or everyone too?” This is how you can fix the “Teleport failed due to an unexpected error” Roblox issue on a Windows PC.
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Check the Roblox Server Status
First, check if any server-side issue might be causing the “Teleport failed due to an unexpected error” Roblox gaming issue. To do so, check out this Roblox server page. If that page shows there’s a general service disruption, try waiting a day or two before playing Roblox again.
The Roblox server status page
Change DNS Server to Google
Changing DNS server settings is one of the more widely confirmed ways to fix the “Teleport failed due to an unexpected error” Roblox gaming issue. This means changing your DNS server set from the default one to a more reliable alternative, such as Google. You can change your DNS server to Google like this:
- First, right-click the Start button on your taskbar to select the Run shortcut.
- Type in ncpa.cpl and click OK.
- Click the internet network adapter with the right button to select Properties.
- Select the Use the following DNS server addresses option to activate value boxes.
- Input a Google address value of 8.8.8.8 inside the Preferred DNS server box.
- Next, type in an 8.8.4.4 value into the Alternate DNS server box.
The Google DNS settings
- Select OK to confirm.
- Restart the Windows PC to finish.
Allow Roblox Through the Windows Firewall
Another possibility is that firewall restrictions could be causing the “Teleport failed due to an unexpected error” Roblox gaming issue on your PC. To address this possible cause, add Roblox to the allowed list for Windows firewall. Add the Roblox Player EXE to the firewall as instructed on this Microsoft page. You should also select the Private/Public checkboxes for the Roblox entry in the allowed list.
The Windows firewall allowed apps list
Execute Flush DNS and Winsock Network Commands
Executing network commands can address network issues that can potentially cause the “Teleport failed due to an unexpected error” Roblox gaming issue. To be more specific, try executing commands for flushing the DNS cache and resetting Winsock Catalog. This is how you can execute those commands:
- Bring up the search tool by using the Windows logo + S hotkey.
- Find Command Prompt by typing in cmd.
- Right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator to start that app.
- Next, input the ipconfig /flushdns (flush DNS cache) command and hit Enter.
- Type in the netsch winsock reset command and press the Return key.
- Enter ipconfig /renew into the Command Prompt and press Return.
The ipconfig /flushdns command
Set Roblox to Run as an Administrator
Lack of admin access can also be a possible cause for the “Teleport failed due to an unexpected error” Roblox gaming issue. You can remedy this possible cause by setting Roblox to run with admin rights as follows:
- Right-click your desktop shortcut for Roblox Player and select Properties > Compatibility.
- Click Run this program as an administrator to enable that option.
The Compatibility tab
- Next, click on Apply to save and OK to exit.
Some players have been able to resolve the “Teleport failed due to an unexpected error” Roblox gaming issue by using the possible solutions above. So, one of the resolutions discussed above might also work for you. You can also send a support ticket about this gaming issue to the Roblox help service from this support page.
