How to Change or Switch Servers in ROB RUN
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How do you change servers in ROB RUN?
To change servers in ROB RUN, open the global map, select Prison and click “Surrender to Feds”. Once you’re in prison, switch to your friend’s server and resend the party invite. That’s Kefir’s official method for joining a friend who shows up as being on another server.
- Open the global map.
- Select the Prison location.
- Click “Surrender to Feds”.
- In prison, switch to your friend’s server.
- Resend the party invite.
Source: Kefir help center: How to invite a friend to a party if it says they are on another server.
This is the only confirmed way to play with friends who started on a different server: party invites don’t move you across servers, so you have to join friends by switching to their server first.
Can’t play with friends? Find your symptom
Four different problems look alike. Match the message you see, then do only that fix.
| What you see | What it means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| The invite says your friend is on another server | You’re on different servers. Invites don’t cross servers. | One of you surrenders to the feds and picks the other’s server (steps above). Then invite again. |
| “Player with this ID does not exist or is on another server” | The game shows the same message for a mistyped ID and for a friend on a different server. | Re-check the ID first: press Esc, it’s under your character name. If it’s right, compare server IDs. |
| Same server, but the invite never arrives or can’t be sent | Parties can only be managed on the global map or in settlements, and some locations block invites. Your friend may also have invites restricted. | Both go to the global map. Your friend checks Settings for “Who can invite you to a party”. Invite again. |
| The party can’t enter Looty Bay together | Everyone must be on the global map, and in Looty Bay the whole party has to be in the same role. | Wait until every member is on the global map and awake. Agree on one role, then enter. |
Before you switch: a 30-second check
- Each of you reads out your server ID (top left of the global map, like US-0 3776). They must match exactly.
- Each of you reads out your player ID (press Esc; it’s under your character name).
- Compare server lifetimes and move to the newer server, so the wipe is further away. Look up both servers.
- Everyone goes to the global map before inviting.
Still stuck? If you’re on the same server, on the global map and in the same role and it still fails, it may be a server problem. Check the live server status. If the status is fine, leave the party, meet on the global map and form it again. You can meet players from other servers inside Looty Bay, but you can’t party with them.
The messages and rules above are the game’s own text. Where to find your ID: Kefir help center.
ROB RUN party and server facts
| Max party size (team size) | Up to 3 players (fan sources citing Kefir) |
|---|---|
| Clan size | Up to 100 players; clans exist only on your chosen server for now (Kefir FAQ) |
| Regions | EU and East US |
| New servers | Regularly in each region: EU around 17:00 UTC, East US around 20:00 Eastern (fresh server times) |
| Wipe | Each server wipes 7 days after it opened (wipe timer) |
| Lose items when switching? | Not confirmed either way by Kefir |
Pick a newer server to delay your wipe
Because every server wipes seven days after it opens, a newer server means a longer time until its next Federal Raid. If you and your friends are starting fresh, check the new ROB RUN server times, then use the wipe timer calculator to see exactly when your new server wipes.
What players report
From ROB RUN’s Steam discussions. Kefir has not confirmed these, so treat them as things to try.
- Several players got stuck on the “changing region” loading screen after swapping regions in the settings menu, including on a fresh install. Nobody has reported a fix; restarting the game and trying again later is all that is known. Steam thread, Nov 10
Frequently asked questions
How do I switch servers in ROB RUN?
Open the global map, select Prison and click “Surrender to Feds”. In prison, open State Selection, pick the server (state) you want and start there. To switch between EU and East US, change the region in Settings > Other while you’re in prison.
How do I check what server I’m on in ROB RUN?
Two places. Your server ID, such as US-0 3776, is at the top left of the global map (it’s hidden in streamer mode). On the main menu, your server and its lifetime are shown at the bottom right above RUN. Give that ID to friends so they can pick the same server, or look it up in our server list to see when it wipes.
How do I play ROB RUN with friends?
You all have to be on the same server first. Compare server IDs; whoever is on a different one surrenders to the feds, picks the friend’s server in State Selection, and then accepts a new party invite. Invites don’t work across servers.
Why does ROB RUN say my friend’s ID does not exist?
The game shows “Player with this ID does not exist or is on another server” in two cases: the ID was typed wrong, or your friend is on a different server. Re-check the ID (press Esc; it’s under the character name), then compare server IDs. If the servers differ, one of you has to switch.
Why can’t my party enter Looty Bay together?
Every party member has to be on the global map before you enter a location together, and in Looty Bay all party members must be in the same role. Gather on the global map, agree on Civilian, Criminal or Cop, then enter.
Can I join a friend on another server in ROB RUN?
Yes. Kefir’s steps: open the global map, select the Prison location and click “Surrender to Feds”. Once inside, switch to your friend’s server in the prison and resend the party invite. Party invites alone don’t move you across servers, which is why the invite fails until you switch.
Do I lose my stuff when I switch servers in ROB RUN?
Kefir doesn’t say. Its help article explains how to switch but doesn’t list what happens to your plot, base, weapons or cash on the old server. Until Kefir confirms it, assume server-bound things like plots and bases stay behind, and test with low-value items first.
Can I play ROB RUN solo?
Yes. Parties are optional; you can play alone on any server. You still share the city with everyone else on that server, so other players and cops can rob or arrest you. Kefir’s FAQ says solo players struggle in direct fights with full parties but get advantages parties don’t. Clans hold up to 100 players.
What does “stuck on changing region” mean in ROB RUN?
It means the game is waiting for the other server or region to accept you. It’s most common during restarts, wipes and outages. Check the live status, wait a few minutes, then restart the game; if one region is down, switching into it won’t work until it’s back.