> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.bloxiana.lol/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Sniping

> A guide on how to snipe players and information on error messages

<Steps titleSize="h2">
  <Step title="Get the username of your target">
    Find the **Roblox username** (not display name) of the player you want to snipe.\
    They **must be online and currently playing a game**.

    ![Step 1 Image](https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/bloxiana/images/sniping/step1.png)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get the game link/ID">
    Copy the **URL/ID of the game** they **may** be playing.\
    This tells the bot which game to search in.

    ![Step 2 Image](https://i.postimg.cc/KjbQxKRb/IMG-9634.jpg)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Paste user and game info into the command">
    Use the slash command `/snipe` with both the username and the game.

    Format:

    ```
    /snipe target:[username] game:[game]
    ```

    Example:

    ```
    /snipe target:bloxianalol game:11158043705
    ```

    ![Step 3 Image](https://i.postimg.cc/bY3gnw56/IMG-9643.png)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for the bot to scan servers">
    Bloxiana will scan hundreds (or thousands) of servers to find your target.\
    Be patient—this can take several seconds (or up to 5 minutes) depending on the game.

    ![Step 4 Image](https://i.postimg.cc/Gt2kKvfX/IMG-9638.jpg)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Join your target's server">
    If found, click the **“Join”** button.

    * On desktop: Opens a Bloxiana join link.
    * On mobile: Tap “Yes” when prompted to open in Roblox.

    ![Step 5 Image](https://i.postimg.cc/B6WQZFHX/IMG-9639.jpg)
  </Step>
</Steps>

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# Common Sniping Questions & Errors

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## 🔍 "Search expired"

The bot searched for 5 minutes but could not locate the user in the game.

* The user may have left the game, joined a private server, or you entered the wrong game.
* You’ll need to rerun the command.

![Search expired](https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/bloxiana/images/sniping/error-search-expired.png)

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## 🧠 What is "Deepsearch"?

If a quick scan doesn’t find the player, the bot activates **Deepsearch**.

* It continues searching across more servers.
* Takes longer, but increases the chance of finding someone in large/private lobbies.
* You’ll see a message like: `Deepsearch enabled... Scanning further.`

![Deepsearch active](https://placehold.co/600x150?text=Deepsearch+Mode+Active)

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## ❌ "Player not in game"

The bot couldn’t verify that the user is currently in a game.

* Double-check that they are online and actively playing.

![Player not in game](https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/bloxiana/images/sniping/error-not-in-game.png)

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## ❌ "Failed to fetch user information"

This usually means:

* The username doesn't exist
* You entered a display name instead of a username

![User not found](https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/bloxiana/images/sniping/error-user-not-found.png)

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## ✅ "Player found" (Public Joins)

If the user’s joins are public, you’ll get a direct link to join their current session—even if the game doesn't match your input.

* This override happens to help you snipe quickly regardless of game input.

![Player found with public joins](https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/bloxiana/images/sniping/success-public-joins.png)

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## 🔁 "Retrying..."

The bot is reattempting the search due to:

* Temporary data delays
* The user rapidly joining/leaving servers

Just wait—it will continue searching.

![Retrying scan](https://placehold.co/600x150?text=Retrying+Scan)

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## ❌ "Player left game"

The player left the game during the search process.

* Try sniping them again when they're in another game.

![Player left game](https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/bloxiana/images/sniping/error-player-left.png)

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## ❌ "No match found"

The bot was unable to locate any server with the specified user.

* Double-check username and game input.
* It may take a second attempt with Deepsearch.

![No match found](https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/bloxiana/images/sniping/error-no-match-found.png)

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## ❌ "Currently being sniped by another user"

Only one user can snipe a target at a time. Try again later.

![Being sniped by another user](https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/bloxiana/images/sniping/error-being-sniped-by-another.png)

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## 🚫 "Game blacklisted"

This game cannot be sniped due to performance concerns.

* Usually applies to massive games (like Grow a Garden) that would slow down the system for everyone.

![Game blacklisted](https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/bloxiana/images/sniping/error-game-blacklisted.png)

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## 🚫 "User is blacklisted"

This user is protected from being sniped.

* Blacklisted users are often developers, content creators, or users being harassed by others using the bot.

![User blacklisted](https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/bloxiana/images/sniping/error-user-blacklisted.png)

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## ❌ "Canceled"

The snipe was canceled by the user who initiated it.

* Only the initiator can cancel the process.

![Snipe canceled](https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/bloxiana/images/sniping/snipe-canceled.png)

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Need more help? Join the Bloxiana support Discord and share:

* The command you used
* The error message you got
* Screenshot if possible