14 January 2026

How to Install FiveM for GTA V Roleplay

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FiveM is the place to be for players who want to enjoy the benefits of the GTA modding community and GTA Online RP, without risking a ban from Rockstar Games. FiveM’s dedicated multiplayer servers for Grand Theft Auto 5 will provide you with endless possibilities thanks to its custom servers.

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These custom servers provide their players with endless ways to experience Grand Theft Auto Online, from roleplaying to fun shenanigans. However, if you want to get involved in the potential of FiveM, you’ll first need to know how to install it. Below, we’ve got the easy-to-follow installation process for FiveM in GTA 5 on PC, through Steam, Epic Games, and the Rockstar Launcher.

Grand Theft Auto 5: Enhanced is not currently supported by FiveM, so you will need to install FiveM on Grand Theft Auto 5: Legacy Edition. Make sure you’ve installed and played GTA 5 Legacy so that FiveM can find the .exe file.

How to Install FiveM on Steam (GTA 5 Legacy)

  • In your Steam Library, Right-Click Grand Theft Auto V Legacy
  • Select “Manage”, then “Browse Local Files.”
  • Locate GTA5.exe (It will just be called GTA5)
  • Right-Click the taskbar at the top of the Folder
  • Select “Copy Address.”
  • Access FiveM.net and download the client: FiveM.exe
  • Scroll through the Terms of Service and select “Sure, I Agree!”
  • Open FiveM.exe within your Downloads Folder
  • Locate your GTA5 Legacy.exe by right-clicking the taskbar in the window pop-up, and entering “Paste” from when you selected “Copy Address” earlier
  • Select GTA5.exe and hit “Open.”
  • FiveM will need to update the local game data, so simply hit “Yes.”
  • Sign in to Rockstar Games, then on the Terms of Service, click “I Accept”
  • When asked to link your account to Cfx.re, hit “Skip and don’t ask again” (A Cfx.re account just means you can upvote and review servers)
  • Click “Play” to browse the servers and select the one you want!

How to Install FiveM on Epic Games Launcher (GTA 5 Legacy)

  • In your Epic Games Launcher application, select your Library and filter to “Installed.”
  • Find Grand Theft Auto V and select the 3 dots
  • Select “Manage” and then click the folder icon by “Installation.”
  • Locate GTA5.exe (It will just be called GTA5)
  • Right-Click the taskbar at the top of the Folder
  • Select “Copy Address.”
  • Access FiveM.net and download the client: FiveM.exe
  • Scroll through the Terms of Service and select “Sure, I Agree!”
  • Open FiveM.exe within your Downloads Folder
  • Locate your GTA5 Legacy.exe by right-clicking the taskbar in the window pop-up, and entering “Paste” from when you selected “Copy Address” earlier
  • Select GTA5.exe and hit “Open.”
  • FiveM will need to update the local game data, so simply hit “Yes.”
  • Sign in to Rockstar Games, then on the Terms of Service, click “I Accept.”
  • When asked to link your account to Cfx.re, hit “Skip and don’t ask again.”
  • Click “Play” to browse the servers and select the one you want!

How to Install FiveM on Rockstar Games Launcher (GTA 5 Legacy)

  • Open the Rockstar Games Launcher
  • Click Settings in the top right of the launcher
  • Select “Grand Theft Auto V” from “My Installed Games”
  • Select “View Installation Folder” and then “Open.”
  • Locate GTA5.exe (It will just be called GTA5)
  • Right-Click the taskbar at the top of the Folder
  • Select “Copy Address.”
  • Access FiveM.net and download the client: FiveM.exe
  • Scroll through the Terms of Service and select “Sure, I Agree!”
  • Open FiveM.exe within your Downloads Folder
  • Locate your GTA5 Legacy.exe by right-clicking the taskbar in the window pop-up, and entering “Paste” from when you selected “Copy Address” earlier
  • Select GTA5.exe and hit “Open.”
  • FiveM will need to update the local game data, so simply hit “Yes.”
  • Sign in to Rockstar Games, then on the Terms of Service, click “I Accept.”
  • When asked to link your account to Cfx.re, hit “Skip and don’t ask again.”
  • Click “Play” to browse the servers and select the one you want!


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Released

September 17, 2013

ESRB

M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Mature Humor, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol

Developer(s)

Rockstar North