# How to Connect

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**WARNING**: Before connecting, it is HIGHLY recommended that you read the [rules](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12tLS-m7DvJRhOVMdeqSlrLOydPyCW59sRn8Noob4oyk/edit)!
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1. Please ensure that you have the <mark style="color:blue;">Civilian</mark> rank on our [Discord ](https://discord.gg/clrp)before attempting to join!
2. On the FiveM main menu, press **F8.**
3. Type “connect play.cl-rp.ne&#x74;**”** in the text bar and press ENTER
4. Press F8 to close the console and click on **“PLAY NOW”** when the button appears.

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<summary>Having issues connecting?</summary>

1. Do you have the Civilian Rank in our Discord? If not, click the green button in #[Rules](https://discord.com/channels/570416248421220363/804839455180849162)
2. Try restarting FiveM and Steam if you can't join
3. Try clearing your FiveM Cache
4. Try running Steam as Administrator

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