What are FiveM / GTARP?
The roleplay (RP) culture that grew out of GTA5 keeps expanding heading into the GTA6 era. For beginners wondering "What is FiveM?" or "How do you play GTARP?", here are the basics and the differences. The GTARP board is here too.
Learn the Basics
What is FiveM?
A beginner-friendly explanation of FiveM, the custom-server environment that became popular on GTA5.
Learn moreWhat is GTARP?
An explanation of the roleplay culture where you act as police, civilians, gangs, and more in the GTA world.
Learn moreFiveM vs GTARP
FiveM is the platform you play on; GTARP is a way of playing on it. We break down the difference.
Learn morePlay It Yourself & Help
How to Install FiveM
A step-by-step guide to playing FiveM on GTA5 — from what you need, to installation, to troubleshooting.
Learn moreHow to Choose a Server
Checkpoints for beginners choosing a FiveM server — a guide to picking one without regrets.
Learn moreFirst-Day Guide
What to do on day one of joining a server: the rulebook, prep, how to act after "first waking," and failures to avoid.
Learn moreFAQ
Heavy performance, no sound, unsure of the controls… a guide with images to the troubles and controls beginners stumble on.
Learn moreFiveM Command Dictionary
A purpose-by-purpose guide to the "/" commands commonly used in GTARP, like /me, /job, and /911 — plus crosshair settings.
Learn moreFiveM Server Recruitment
Member recruitment and announcements for GTARP servers. For those looking for companions or a city to join.
Learn moreFiveM Server Board
A threaded board dedicated to individual GTARP servers — for picking servers, recruiting, and impressions (listing is by application).
Learn moreGTARP Board
A GTARP-only board for choosing servers, recruiting, chatting, and discussing RP culture.
Learn moreEnjoy via Streams (For Viewers)
Observer Guide
What is a "kansokusha (observer)" in Stgra? A beginner guide to how to watch, enjoy, and the etiquette to follow.
Learn moreStreamer Server History
A timeline of Japan's GTARP streamer servers like Stgra, VCR GTA, Niji GTA, and Holo GTA.
Learn moreStreamer Server Board
A board dedicated to GTA RP servers featuring popular streamers and VTubers. Share impressions and discussion.
Learn moreGlossary & History
For Developers
How to Set Up a FiveM Server
A beginner-friendly, 8-step guide to launching a local test server using txAdmin.
Learn moreList Your Server on the Board
Built a server? Promote it here. Post recruitment and announcements to gather people to play with.
Learn moreFiveM Developers Board
A board for FiveM developers to discuss server development, scripting, resource creation, anti-cheat, and more.
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