Joining Your First FiveM Server

Find, connect to, favorite, and troubleshoot a FiveM server as a new player.

Join

Launch FiveM, use the server browser/search, select a server, read its rules/requirements, then connect. Some communities require Discord, whitelisting, or extra downloads.

Direct connect

When a server owner gives you a valid connect address, use the FiveM connection flow or F8 console as instructed by that server.

First connection

The first join can take longer while assets download. Do not repeatedly close FiveM unless it is actually stuck or reports an error.

If it fails

Capture the exact connection error, server name, and whether other servers work. That separates a client-wide problem from one server's problem.

Document status

Last reviewed: September 2026
Version note: Use the instructions that match your installed product/resource version. When behavior differs from your release, check its release notes before changing production configuration.