Is FiveM not loading server for you?
If you are having trouble connecting to servers or the server list is not loading, you’re not alone.
Many FiveM players have encountered this issue at some point or another.
But don’t worry – there are a few things you can try to fix this problem.
In this blog, I will walk you through the most common causes of FiveM not loading servers and how to troubleshoot them.
Why Is FiveM Not Loading Servers?
If your servers are not leading in FiveM then there can be many reasons for that.
You don’t need to feel frustrated as we will be guiding you in understanding those reasons in this section.
Below are some of the reasons listed so that you will be able to understand what problem you might be facing in your FiveM.
1. The FiveM In Your System Is Having Trouble Operating
Sometimes the app itself gets corrupted due to bugs and glitches.
As FiveM is an app that runs on its own server it can also happen that it has accumulated corrupted files which is preventing it from running smoothly.
2. Your Antivirus Is Preventing It Causing The Error
Antivirus is there to protect our computers from harm such as trojan horses and viruses.
However antivirus also finds mod softwares to be harmful and can prevent your FiveM from working.
3. You Have Not Deleted Cache Folders Of FiveM
Before you panic you can delete the cache folders from the folders of FiveM in your computer.
The cache folders stored in FiveM might be preventing you from joining new servers from your FiveM.
4. You Have Your VPN Switched On
VPN works by hiding our location from the internet.
It provides a false location for our system and that location will be given to the server when you try to join while still using a VPN.
The server system might take it as false information and not allow you to join.
5. The Server Is Not Running
It can also happen that the server itself is not running and that is why you are unable to join it.
You can only join an active server that is running properly from FiveM.
6. You Have Put The Wrong Port
You have to put the correct port number for you to join the server.
If you have put a wrong port number then you will not be able to join the server and FiveM will not be able to connect you to it.
7. Your Internet Connection Is Slow
FiveM needs a strong and stable internet connection for it to function properly.
As it is an online based software it will not be able to show you any servers until and unless you provide it with a strong wifi connection.
How To Fix FiveM Not Loading Servers?
By now have you identified the reason why your FiveM is not loading any servers on your device?
If you have then that’s wonderful because in this section we will be discussing how you can solve those issues one by one.
1. Reinstall FiveM
The first solution that you can try is to uninstall FiveM nads then reinstall again.
This should solve the issue by fixing the bugs and glitches that the programme was facing.
You can just uninstall the programme by going to the Settings >> then Apps >> left click on the app you want to uninstall >> and then click on the uninstall button.
You Might be asked for confirmation, after you confirm your app will be uninstalled from your computer.
You can then again reinstall FiveM after some time has passed.
2. Delete Cache Folders From FiveM
You can also try to run FiveM by deleting all cache folders from your FiveM folders.
To do that you can follow the below mentioned steps.
Step 1: Open your desktop and Press Windows + R from your keyboard.
Step 2: Write %localappdata% and click OK.
Step 3: Now locate the FiveM folder from the tab that had opened.
Step 4: You can then open the folder and go to FiveM application data.
Step 5: Now, open the data folder from the folders opened.
Step 6: Open the Cache folder.
Step 7: Now delete all the folders “server Cache” and “server cache priv” that are in it.
Step 8: Open the storage folder and delete the Cache from there too.
And now you are done deleting all the cache from your FiveM application.
You can refresh your computer once and try running FiveM and you should be able to join a server.
3. Turn Off Your Firewall And Try To Install FiveM
If you are still facing difficulty in joining a server then you can uninstall your FiveM and then stop your firewall and reinstall it again.
Sometimes our firewalls identify certain programmes as threats and won’t let their service request go through.
If it was an issue of your firewall then stopping your firewall should work.
4. Make Sure The Server Is Running
You should also make sure that the server itself is running properly.
Oftentimes it happens that the server has shut down or it is not active.
At times it can also remain down temporarily.
This might be causing you to not be able to join it.
You can check whether it is active from your friends and then try joining it after sometime if it is temporarily down.
5. Check To See Whether You Have Put The Right Port
If you have not put the right port number for the server that you want to join in FiveM, then also you will not be able to join the server that you want.
You need to make sure that the port number for the server is correct.
If you are facing difficulty in joining it then you can go back and check whether the numbers are correct.
6. Switched Off The VPN In Your System
YourVPN has to be switched off for your FiveM to function correctly.
VPNs are used to conceal or fake the location of your system.
Many servers do not accept that and perceive that as an spam or threat.
FiveM itself can also prevent you from using the app when you are using the VPN in your system.
You can try to switch off your VPN and then start FiveM and that should be able to make the app run smoothly.
7. Make Sure That You Have A Strong Internet Connection
You will also have to make sure that you have a strong and stable wifi connection so that FiveM gets a continuous supply of network.
If you encounter any issue in your internet connection then you will have to contact your local service provider so that you can resolve it.
After it is solved your FiveM should automatically show the servers without any issues.
8. Contact The FiveM Support Team
After you have tried all the solutions and you still have problems where your servers don’t load then you have to contact the FiveM support Team.
After you have reached out to them you can tell them about the issue and get help from them.