> ## Documentation Index
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# How to Snipe
> A guide on how to snipe players and information on error messages
**Sniping will be discontinued on September 11, 2026.** Recent Roblox API changes and mounting inconsistencies have made it no longer feasible for us to keep sniping reliable, so after careful consideration we've made the difficult decision to retire the feature.
This guide will walk you through using the Bloxiana `/snipe` command to pinpoint a user's exact server and join them in seconds.
## How to Snipe: The 5 Steps
Follow these five steps carefully to successfully snipe a player. You'll need their exact username and a general idea of the game they are in.
First, you need the exact **Roblox username** of your target, not their display name. The target player must be **online and currently playing a game** for the snipe to work.
Next, copy the **URL or the Experience ID** of the game you believe the target is playing. This tells the bot which game's servers to search through.
With the username and game ID, use the `/snipe` slash command in Discord. You must provide both the `target` and `game` options.
Format:
```
/snipe target:[username] game:[game]
```
Example:
```
/snipe target:bloxianalol game:11158043705
```
Be patient! Bloxiana will begin scanning hundreds or even thousands of servers to find the player. This can take anywhere from a few seconds to 5 minutes, depending on the size of the game.
Success! If the bot finds the player, you will see a confirmation message with a **"Join"** button. Clicking this will launch Roblox and connect you to their server.
## Common Questions & Errors
Sometimes things don't go as planned. Here are the most common messages you might see and what they mean.
### ⏳ "Snipe Queued"
This message indicates that your request has been placed in a line. This is done to prevent the snipe host from going over its server capacity, ensuring the system remains stable for all users. Your snipe will begin automatically as soon as a slot opens up.
### 🔍 What is "deepsearch"?
Deepsearch is an advanced scanning method that bypasses a Roblox API patch limiting server visibility to just 5 players. This gives the bot a significantly higher chance of finding a player accurately. Please note: Deepsearch may take longer for players who have not been sniped before, as the bot gathers initial data.
### ❌ "Search Expired"
This means the bot searched for a full 5 minutes but could not locate the user.
* The user may be in a private server of the requested game.
* There are a lot of ongoing snipes on the snipe host, impacting your snipes.
* The requested game may have so many servers or players that the bot couldn't get through them all in time.
### ✅ "Player In Different Game" (Public Joins)
This message appears when the target's Roblox privacy settings allow anyone to join them. The bot found the player, but in a different game than the one you specified. For example, you may have tried to snipe them in Baddies, but they were actually playing Grow a Garden. The bot provides a direct link to the correct game if you wish to join them anyway.
### 🚫 "Game Blacklisted"
This game is on a snipe blacklist because its massive size would significantly slow down the entire sniping process for all users on the platform. To keep the bot fast and efficient for everyone, these specific games are restricted.
### 🚫 "User Blacklisted"
This user is protected and cannot be sniped. Users are typically blacklisted if they are developers or content creators associated with the bot, or if they have been harassed by others using the bot.
### ❌ "Currently being sniped by another user"
To prevent system overload and abuse, only one person can attempt to snipe a specific target at a time. You will need to wait until the current search is finished before trying again.
## Still Need Help?
If you're still running into issues, join the official Bloxiana support Discord. When you ask for help, please provide:
* The full command you used (e.g., `/snipe target:someuser game:12345`)
* The exact error message you received
* A screenshot of the error, if possible