How to Disable FiveM Canary

How to Disable FiveM Canary & Switch to Release Channel

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The FiveM Canary channel provides early access to new features but can cause stability issues, crashes, and compatibility problems with certain servers. For most players, switching to the Release channel provides a better gameplay experience.

Note

Unless you are a developer or specifically need Canary for testing purposes, you should use the Release channel for the most stable FiveM experience.
  • Random crashes or freezes when joining servers
  • Incompatibility with servers that are designed for Release clients
  • Visual glitches and performance issues that don't affect Release users

Last updated: May 2025

Common Causes

  • You manually selected the Canary channel in FiveM settings
  • A server admin recommended using Canary for a specific server
  • You were troubleshooting another issue and tried Canary as a solution
  • The Canary channel was automatically selected during installation
  • Outdated advice from forums or guides suggested using Canary

Solutions for Players

  • Change settings in the FiveM client:
    1. 1
      Open the FiveM client and click on the gear icon (⚙️) in the top-right corner to access settings
    2. 2
      Navigate to the Game tab in the settings menu if it's not already selected
    3. 3
      Find the "Update Channel" setting and make sure that Release is selected instead of Canary
    4. 4
      Restart FiveM for the changes to take effect. FiveM will automatically update to the Release version
  • Manually edit configuration file (if FiveM won't launch):
    1. 1
      Close the FiveM client completely (check Task Manager to ensure all FiveM processes are terminated)
    2. 2
      Locate and edit the CitizenFX.ini file:
      1. 1
        Press Win+R to open the Run dialog
      2. 2
        Type %localappdata%\FiveM\FiveM.app\CitizenFX.ini and press Enter
      3. 3
        If the file doesn't exist, look in %localappdata%\FiveM\FiveM Application Data\CitizenFX.ini
    3. 3
      Edit the configuration file:
      • Find the line that contains UpdateChannel=canary
      • Delete that line completely or change it to UpdateChannel=release
      • Save and close the file
    4. 4
      Restart FiveM and it should now use the Release channel
  • If you're still having issues switching channels:
    • Try reinstalling FiveM completely, selecting the Release channel during installation
    • Check the FiveM forums or Discord for any known issues with channel switching
    • Make sure your Windows user account has sufficient permissions to modify the FiveM files

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about disabling FiveM Canary and switching to the Release channel.

The Canary channel is FiveM's beta testing channel that receives new features and updates before they're fully tested. The Release channel is the stable version recommended for regular players. Canary builds may have bugs, compatibility issues, or performance problems that aren't present in Release builds.

No, your settings, saved servers, and cache files will remain intact when switching between update channels. The channel switch only affects which version of the FiveM client you're using, not your personal settings or data.

You might have selected the Canary channel when installing FiveM, or a server may have recommended using it for testing specific features. Some players also switch to Canary when troubleshooting issues, hoping that a newer version might fix their problem.

The Canary channel is primarily intended for developers, server owners testing new features, or users who want to help report bugs. For regular gameplay, it's recommended to use the Release channel for better stability and compatibility with most servers.

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