How to fix "Connection timed out" or "Failed to connect" in FiveM

A connection timeout usually means your game cannot reach the server or is stuck on corrupted cache. Try these fixes in order.

Quick fixes

1. Close FiveM fully and reopen it, then reconnect.
2. Restart your router and PC.
3. Turn off any VPN or proxy, then try again. If you normally need a VPN, try a different server location.
4. Allow FiveM through Windows Firewall and your antivirus.

Clear the FiveM cache

Close FiveM, open %localappdata%\FiveM\FiveM.app\data, and delete the folders server-cache, server-cache-priv and cache (keep your settings). Start FiveM again; the first launch will re-download files and take longer.

Still not working?

• Check that the server is online in our Discord announcements.
• Try a different DNS such as 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8.
• Open a support ticket on Discord with a screenshot of the error and your F8 console.