Running two FiveM clients
This guide explains how to run two FiveM clients at the same time on one PC.
Running Two FiveM Clients (Using Shortcuts)
Step 1: Locate the FiveM Executable
By default, FiveM is installed at:
C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\FiveM\FiveM.exe
Replace <YourUsername> with your actual Windows username.
If you have installed FiveM in a different location, navigate to that directory instead.
You can also right-click your existing FiveM shortcut and choose Open file location.
Step 2: Create Two Separate Shortcuts
- Right-click
FiveM.exe - Select Create shortcut
- Rename the shortcuts:
FiveM - Client 1FiveM - Client 2
Step 3: Add the -cl2 Launch Parameter
Only the second FiveM shortcut needs to be modified.
Client 2 (Second Instance)
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Right-click FiveM - Client 2
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Select Properties
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In the Target field, append
-cl2after the closing quote
Example:"C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\FiveM\FiveM.exe" -cl2Replace
<YourUsername>with your actual Windows username. -
Click OK
Step 4: Launch the Clients
- Start FiveM - Client 1
- Wait until it fully loads
- Start FiveM - Client 2
You’re now ready to run two FiveM clients simultaneously.