§3 ⚙️ Recommended FiveM Settings ⚙️

Before connecting to the server

1. Go to Game and do the following:
   a. Toggle to the Release version if not selected already. If you are on Latest (Unstable), there is a current Fivem issue where you will be stuck on the loading screen.
   b. Select Fix 'UI lag' at high GPU usage, but may cause reliability issues with GPU crashes (requires restart)

2. To mute the default FiveM background music, go to Interface and uncheck Enable background music while idle in the main menu

3. Setup your screen capture application. We recommend ShareX or Gyazo.
   a. If using ShareX, we recommend using Fivemerr or Fivemanage as your image upload destination.
   b. Imgur blocked FiveM entirely, so your images will not appear if shared within the game.

4. Setup your video capture application. You can capture funny, memorable clips with your friends or for use in bug/player reports.

After connecting to the server

1. Go to Voice Chat and do the following:
   a. Toggle Voice Chat Enabled to On
   b. Toggle Microphone Enabled to On
   c. Toggle Input Device to Push to Talk
   d. Ensure your Output Device (i.e., what you hear) and Input Device (i.e., your mic) are to the appropriate device. Align these to your general voice and audio Windows Settings.

2. Go to Graphics and do the following:
   a. Extended Texture Budget - Turn it up right before your Video Memory bar at the top of the settings turn Yellow .