{"id":21562,"date":"2026-06-08T10:28:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T10:28:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/blog\/how-to-connect-to-a-fivem-server\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T10:28:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T10:28:58","slug":"how-to-connect-to-a-fivem-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/blog\/how-to-connect-to-a-fivem-server\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Connect to a FiveM Server: Server List, Direct Connect &#038; Join Links"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you&#8217;re joining a friend&#8217;s roleplay server or testing your own, knowing the ways to connect to a FiveM server saves a lot of frustration. This guide covers every method to connect &mdash; the server list, direct connect, and join links.<\/p>\n<h2>Before you connect<\/h2>\n<p>You need a legitimate copy of <strong>GTA V<\/strong> installed, and the <strong>FiveM client<\/strong> installed and pointed at your GTA V folder. Launch FiveM (not GTA V directly) &mdash; it loads GTA V into the FiveM multiplayer environment.<\/p>\n<h2>Method 1: The server list<\/h2>\n<p>The simplest way. In the FiveM client, open <strong>Play<\/strong> \/ the server browser and search for a server by name. Click it and hit connect. Favourite servers you play often so they&#8217;re one click away. This is how most players find public roleplay and racing servers.<\/p>\n<h2>Method 2: Direct connect (by IP)<\/h2>\n<p>If you have a server&#8217;s IP and port &mdash; common for your own server or a private one &mdash; use direct connect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In the FiveM client, use the <strong>Direct Connect<\/strong> field and enter <code>ip:port<\/code> (the default port is <code>30120<\/code>).<\/li>\n<li>Or open the <strong>F8 console<\/strong> in FiveM and type: <code>connect &lt;ip&gt;:&lt;port&gt;<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Example: <code>connect 203.0.113.10:30120<\/code>.<\/p>\n<h2>Method 3: cfx.re join link<\/h2>\n<p>Every FiveM server has a short <strong>cfx.re join code\/link<\/strong> (like <code>cfx.re\/join\/xxxxx<\/code>). Clicking it &mdash; or entering the code in Direct Connect &mdash; connects you straight to that server. Server owners share these in their Discord so players can join in one click.<\/p>\n<h2>Connection troubleshooting<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Can&#8217;t see your own server in the list?<\/strong> New\/unlisted servers may not appear immediately &mdash; use direct connect by IP, and check your server&#8217;s slots aren&#8217;t above 48 without a Cfx.re subscription (see our <a href=\"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/blog\/fivem-onesync-player-slots\/\">OneSync &amp; slots guide<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connection rejected\/timed out?<\/strong> The port may not be open, or the server is offline. Confirm the IP:port and that <code>30120<\/code> (TCP\/UDP) is forwarded.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stuck on loading?<\/strong> A heavy first-join asset download or a broken resource &mdash; check the server console.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>How do I join a FiveM server?<\/h3>\n<p>Launch the FiveM client, then either find the server in the server list, use Direct Connect with its <code>ip:port<\/code>, or click its cfx.re join link.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the default FiveM server port?<\/h3>\n<p>30120 (TCP and UDP). Use <code>connect ip:30120<\/code> in the F8 console for direct connect.<\/p>\n<h3>Why can&#8217;t I connect to a FiveM server?<\/h3>\n<p>Usually the server is offline, the port isn&#8217;t open, or you entered the wrong IP\/port. 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