running-two-fivem-clients

title: Running two FiveM clients weight: 100 description: > 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.

Running Two FiveM Clients (Using Shortcuts) > 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

Running Two FiveM Clients (Using Shortcuts) > Step 3: Add the -cl2 Launch Parameter

Only the second FiveM shortcut needs to be modified.

Running Two FiveM Clients (Using Shortcuts) > Step 3: Add the -cl2 Launch Parameter > 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

Running Two FiveM Clients (Using Shortcuts) > 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.

title: Running two FiveM clients weight: 100 description: > This guide explains how to run two FiveM clients at the same time on one PC.