Installing FiveM

Installing FiveM is pretty straightforward. It’s usually a matter of downloading FiveM, then simply running the downloaded file. For those who’d like a bit more detail, read below.

Installing

Running into trouble? Make sure your system meets the minimum requirements and read the client issues manual.

  • If you experience any issues with your antivirus upon starting FiveM, you may want to submit a support ticket.
  • Make sure you have installed and updated GTA V.
  • Download FiveM off the website.
  • Run FiveM.exe. If you run the installer in an empty folder, FiveM will install there. Otherwise, it will install in %localappdata%\FiveM.
  • Start FiveM from your Windows start menu.

Uninstalling

  • If you installed FiveM in an empty folder, just delete that folder.
  • Otherwise:
    • Press WinKey+R on your keyboard
    • Type appwiz.cpl
    • Find FiveM, right click and press uninstall
  • Alternatively
    • Press WinKey+R on your keyboard
    • Type %localappdata% in the dialog that opens
    • Hit Enter
    • Delete the FiveM folder
  • That is all you need to do!
  • Run FiveM.exe again if you want to reinstall FiveM.
Last modified August 26, 2023: Remove disable-antivirus notice (efc67ff)