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+title: Play on Roblox
+description: For educators, learn how to play Roblox. This covers creating an account, learning controls, and common terms found on Roblox.
+next: /education/educator-onboarding/3-setting-up-a-roblox-classroom
+prev: /education/educator-onboarding/1-intro-to-roblox
+---
+
+Included in this training is creating an account and learning how to navigate within Roblox experiences. For the second part, there is the option of joining a training game specially created to familiarize you with Roblox mechanics.
+
+By the end of this article, you will:
+
+- Create and login into a Roblox account.
+- Understand the layout of the Roblox platform and how to launch experiences.
+- Learn basic skills in the Roblox client, such as avatar controls and camera manipulation.
+
+## Create your account
+
+To play and create on Roblox, you need a free account.
+
+1. Create an account by signing up on the <a href="https://www.roblox.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Roblox Home Page</a>. Follow the prompts to create your account.
+2. To create an account, you may be asked to complete a **CAPTCHA**. These are timed challenges used to discourage people creating fake accounts. Challenges vary, but often ask you to find a specific object in an image.
+
+   <Alert severity="info">
+   <AlertTitle>CAPTCHAs and students</AlertTitle>
+   Note that your students may have to accomplish CAPTCHA challenges when logging into accounts. Because of this, we encourage setting aside time for account log-ins at the start of class.
+   </Alert>
+
+## The Roblox home page
+
+Once you've logged in, you'll see the Roblox home page. This includes recommended games and navigation options. Additionally, you'll see your username and a headshot of your **avatar**, your virtual representation in Roblox.
+
+<img src="../../assets/education/legacy/module2-homepage.jpg" width="80%" />
+
+<Alert severity="info">
+  <AlertTitle>Customize avatars</AlertTitle>
+Many users enjoy customizing their avatar, changing it to be a realistic
+representation of themselves, or even becoming a fantasy character. Avatars are
+customized using avatar items in the <a
+href="https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/203313300-The-Avatar-Shop"
+target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marketplace</a>.
+</Alert>
+
+Before moving onto the training experience, it's recommended you add an email to your account. This adds extra security to your account and ensures you don't get locked out if a password is forgotten.
+
+1. On the Roblox home page, in the top right, click the gear icon and select **Settings**.
+
+      <img src="../../assets/education/legacy/module2-settings.png" />
+
+2. On your account screen, click **Add Email**. Type in your school or
+   organization email. Follow prompts as needed to verify the email.
+
+   <img src="../../assets/education/legacy/module2-addEmail.png" width="80%" />
+
+   <Alert severity="info">
+   While Roblox does its best to ensure accounts are safe, you're one of the best defenses against bad actors. Learn additional tips in <a
+   href="https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/203313380-Account-Security-Theft-Keeping-your-Account-Safe-"
+   target="_blank" rel="noopener">Account Security</a>.
+   </Alert>
+
+## Learn Roblox client
+
+With an account created, you'll now launch your first Roblox experience. The **What is Roblox? - Training Experience** is designed by the Roblox team to introduce educators how to play Roblox and feel comfortable on the platform.
+
+Alternatively, you can view the <a href="../../assets/education/legacy/Handout_-_Roblox_Client_Quick_Start_Guide.pdf">Roblox Platform Quick Start Guide</a>, a handout summarizing the interface and controls instead of joining the experience.
+
+### Experience Pages
+
+All Roblox experiences have their own page. This page includes a description and button used to open that specific experience in the Roblox client.
+
+A sample page is below.
+
+<img src="../../assets/education/legacy/module2-gamePage.png" width="80%" />
+
+### Launch the experience
+
+1. To start, go to the [Learn to Play Roblox](https://www.roblox.com/games/16279707695/Learn-to-Play-Roblox-Tutorial) experience.
+
+2. On that page, click the **Play** button. If you already have Roblox installed, it'll open the experience. If not, permit Roblox to be installed onto your device.
+
+   <img src="../../assets/education/legacy/module2-clickPlay.jpg" width="80%" />
+
+3. With the Roblox client open, go through the experience as instructed. This should take about 5–10 minutes. Come back to your web browser when you see a sign reading "Find new games!"
+
+   <GridContainer numColumns="2">
+     <figure>
+       <img width="100%" img src="../../assets/education/legacy/module2-trainingExample.jpg" alt="" />
+       <figcaption>Example in-experience</figcaption>
+     </figure>
+     <figure>
+       <img width="71%" img src="../../assets/education/legacy/module2-finishedTraining.jpg" alt="" />
+       <figcaption>Finish screen</figcaption>
+     </figure>
+   </GridContainer>
+
+### Desktop controls
+
+While all controls are introduced in the experience, here's a quick reference.
+
+<table>
+<tbody>
+<tr>
+<td>**Move Forward**</td>
+<td><kbd>W</kbd> or <kbd>↑</kbd></td>
+</tr>
+<tr>
+<td>**Move Backward**</td>
+<td><kbd>S</kbd> or <kbd>↓</kbd></td>
+</tr>
+<tr>
+<td>**Move Left**</td>
+<td><kbd>A</kbd></td>
+</tr>
+<tr>
+<td>**Move Right**</td>
+<td><kbd>D</kbd></td>
+</tr>
+<tr>
+<td>**Jump**</td>
+<td><kbd>Space</kbd></td>
+</tr>
+</tbody>
+</table>
+
+### Mobile controls
+
+Roblox works easily on any mobile device. Whenever playing Roblox, we recommend holding the device with thumbs on the screen like below.
+
+<table>
+<tbody>
+<tr>
+<td>**Move**</td>
+<td>Tap and drag in the lower-left area of the screen</td>
+</tr>
+<tr>
+<td>**Jump**</td>
+<td>Press the jump button in the lower-right area of the screen</td>
+</tr>
+<tr>
+<td>**Rotate Camera**</td>
+<td>Tap and drag in the middle of the screen</td>
+</tr>
+</tbody>
+</table>