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

  1. Right-click FiveM.exe
  2. Select Create shortcut
  3. Rename the shortcuts:
    • FiveM - Client 1
    • FiveM - Client 2

Step 3: Add the -cl2 Launch Parameter

Only the second FiveM shortcut needs to be modified.

Client 2 (Second Instance)

  1. Right-click FiveM - Client 2

  2. Select Properties

  3. In the Target field, append -cl2 after the closing quote
    Example:

    "C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\FiveM\FiveM.exe" -cl2
    

    Replace <YourUsername> with your actual Windows username.

  4. Click OK

Step 4: Launch the Clients

  1. Start FiveM - Client 1
  2. Wait until it fully loads
  3. Start FiveM - Client 2

You’re now ready to run two FiveM clients simultaneously.

Last modified January 22, 2026: add: Running two FiveM clients article (b2b5756)