Quick Start

This is the fastest path to get FiveLaunch working safely.

1) Install / run

• Download the latest release from GitHub Releases: https://github.com/oyuh/fivelaunch/releases/latest
• Download either portable or windows build version.
• Run the provided executable.

2) (Recommended) Make a backup first

Before you link anything, back up your existing FiveM folders/settings:

• See Backups

3) Set your FiveM path (if needed)

FiveLaunch normally finds FiveM automatically at:

• %LOCALAPPDATA%\FiveM\FiveM.app

If your install is not there (custom drive / moved install), set the app gamePath to your FiveM.app folder.

• See Settings

4) Create your first client profile

• Click New Client
• Give it a name like Clean, ReShade, or RP Server

A “client” is just a separate profile with its own mods/plugins/settings behavior.

• More detail: Clients

5) Choose what to link for that client

Most users should start with:

• mods: ON
• plugins: ON
• pluginsMode: junction (default)
• citizen: OFF
• gtaSettings: OFF (enable later once stable)
• citizenFxIni: OFF (enable later once stable)

If you use ReShade/addons and things act weird, switch:

• pluginsMode → sync

More detail:

• Clients
• Plugins

6) Launch

• Make sure GTA V and FiveM are closed.
• Click Launch on the client.

If the launcher reports file-lock/permission issues, close overlays and try again, or run FiveLaunch as admin once.

Troubleshooting shortcuts

• If GTA settings keep resetting: see Settings
• If ReShade/presets don’t load: see Plugins
• If you need help: open an Issue: GitHub Workflow