Getting Started
New to Hydrate? Get connected, make your first character, and learn the controls.
Getting Started1 min read
From installing FiveM to finding your feet. If something isn't working, check the guide before opening a ticket: most problems are covered.
- How to PlayNew to FiveM? Get GTA V and FiveM, get Verified in our Discord, and connect to Hydrate, step by step.
- Creating a CharacterHow the character creator works, how many characters you can have, and tips for a believable character that's fun to play.
- KeybindsThe default controls in Hydrate: on foot, inventory, voice and radio, phone, vehicles and job keys.
- CommandsUseful chat commands in Hydrate: reporting, roleplay and emotes, vehicles, HUD and settings, and fixes for when something goes wrong.
- Pure ModeWhat FiveM's Pure Mode is, what it allows, and how to make FiveM start in Pure Mode so you skip the restart every time you join.
Once you're in, start with Your First Day in the City Guide.
Before You Play
Joining the city means you agree to the Server Rules. Read them first, especially Character Expectations and the New Life Rule.