Server Management
How to Optimize Your FivePD Server for Maximum Performance
If you're running a FivePD server, you've likely experienced those frustrating moments when performance issues derail an otherwise perfect roleplay session.
FivePD Tutorials
FivePD tutorials covering callouts, updates, community policies and roleplay. Version-specific instructions and editorial advice are not universal API documentation.
Guides in this topic
Tutorials
10 Roleplay Tips to Make You a Better FivePD Officer
Are you struggling to create authentic police scenarios in your FivePD sessions?
Tutorials
FivePD Glossary: Police Roleplay and FiveM Terms
Plain-language definitions of FivePD, callouts, police MDT, LSPDFR, ELS, Luxart Vehicle Control, FiveM resources and server configuration.
Customization
How To Add Custom Gun Sounds (GTA V & FiveM)
Learn how to replace GTA V and FiveM weapon sounds, back up original assets and check compatibility before installing custom audio.
Customization
How to Install ELS for FiveM
Install a FiveM ELS resource, configure vehicle VCF files and check startup errors. Includes legacy MrDaGree setup notes and the single-player distinction.
Getting Started
System Requirements for Running FivePD Smoothly
Plan FivePD client and server hardware by workload, then check your specific FiveM build, database and add-on compatibility.
Tutorials
FivePD: How To Add Custom Callouts
Install compatible legacy FivePD callout DLLs, preserve package configuration, diagnose loading errors and avoid invented namespace-registration settings.
Getting Started
How to Create a FivePD Server (Legacy Setup Guide)
Set up a FiveM test server for legacy FivePD, choose the package's database backend, configure JSON safely and verify startup before opening to players.