Technical guides

New to FiveM? Here's how to get started:

1. 1
   Make sure you own a legal copy of GTA V (Steam, Epic Games, or Rockstar Games Launcher)
2. 2
   Download FiveM from the official website: https://fivem.net/
3. 3
   Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions
4. 4
   Launch FiveM for the first time - it will download necessary files
5. 5
   Once loaded, connect using the official join link: https://cfx.re/join/zjvlyrd
6. 6
   Create your character and start playing!

If you're experiencing issues like infinite loading screens, missing textures, or server connection problems, clearing your FiveM cache can often resolve these issues.

1. 1
   Close FiveM completely (make sure it's not running in the background)
2. 2
   Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog
3. 3
   Type the following and press Enter:
4. 4
   %localappdata%\FiveM\FiveM.app\data
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   Delete 'cache', 'server-cache' & 'server-cache-priv'.
6. 6
   Restart FiveM and try connecting again

If you're having trouble connecting to the server, try these troubleshooting steps:

1. 1
   Make sure you're using the latest version of FiveM
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   Clear your FiveM cache (see guide above)
3. 3
   Disable any VPN or proxy you might be using
4. 4
   Temporarily disable your antivirus/firewall to see if it's blocking the connection
5. 5
   Check if the server is online (you can see the status on our homepage)
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   Try the official join code in the F8 console: connect cfx.re/join/zjvlyrd
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   Restart your router/modem if the issue persists

If your voice chat isn't working or others can't hear you:

1. 1
   Check your FiveM audio settings (F8 console, then audio settings)
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   Make sure your microphone is set as the default recording device in Windows
3. 3
   Grant FiveM microphone permissions in Windows Privacy Settings
4. 4
   Check your voice activation/push-to-talk key binding in FiveM settings
5. 5
   Test your microphone in other applications to ensure it's working
6. 6
   Disable any voice modulation software that might interfere
7. 7
   Try using a different USB port if using a USB microphone

To improve your FiveM performance and reduce lag/stuttering:

1. 1
   Lower your GTA V graphics settings (especially MSAA, Reflection Quality, and Distance Scaling)
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   Close unnecessary background applications
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   Update your graphics drivers to the latest version
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   Increase your Windows virtual memory/page file size
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   Use these launch options in FiveM settings: -high -noDui
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   Disable Windows Game Bar and Game Mode
7. 7
   Make sure your PC meets the minimum requirements for FiveM

Found a bug or issue? Help us fix it by reporting it properly:

1. 1
   Join our Discord server
2. 2
   Navigate to the #support channel
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   Open a ticket for Bug Report
4. 4
   Provide detailed description of the bug
5. 5
   List steps to reproduce the issue
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   Explain what you expected vs what actually happened
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   Include screenshots or video if possible
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   Attach your FiveM logs - found in %localappdata%\FiveM\FiveM.app\logs
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   Wait for staff to review and respond