How to Fix "Your account is already being used" Error in FiveM

How to Fix "Your account is already being used" Error in FiveM

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The error message "Your account is already being used to play on FiveM or RedM" appears when you try to connect to a server while your Rockstar account is already being used in another session. This guide will help you resolve this issue and get back to playing.

Account Restrictions

FiveM and RedM use your Rockstar Games license to verify game ownership. Each license can only be used on one instance at a time, which prevents account sharing across multiple simultaneous sessions.

  • Your account is already being used to play on FiveM or RedM
  • Account already in use on another instance
  • Rockstar account already being used
  • License already in use

Last updated: May 2025

Common Causes

  • The GTA V license associated with your FiveM login is already being used on another FiveM or RedM instance
  • You're sharing a Rockstar account with another player who is currently using it
  • Your Rockstar account may have been compromised and is being used without your knowledge

Solutions for Players

  • If this is unexpected - secure your account:
    1. 1
      Change your Rockstar account password immediately through the Rockstar Social Club website
    2. 2
      Enable two-factor authentication if available
    3. 3
      Check for any unfamiliar account activity
  • Change to a different Rockstar account:
    1. 1
      Close FiveM/RedM completely
    2. 2
      Press Win+R to open the Run dialog
    3. 3
      Type %localappdata% and press Enter
    4. 4
      Navigate to the FiveM folder
    5. 5
      Find DigitalEntitlements and rename it to DigitalEntitlements.old
    6. 6
      Launch FiveM/RedM again
    7. 7
      Log in with a different Rockstar account that isn't currently being used

Common Questions About Account Usage Errors

Answers to frequently asked questions about FiveM® account usage issues

This error occurs when your Rockstar Games license is already being used on another FiveM or RedM instance. This could be because someone else is using your account, you have another session running on another device, or there might be a temporary lock period if you recently closed FiveM/RedM.

Yes, but not simultaneously. FiveM and RedM require a unique Rockstar Games license for each active session. You can use your account on different computers, but you must log out from one device before using it on another.

If someone is using your account without your knowledge, changing your password will prevent them from accessing it in the future. However, if the account is still actively being used in a session, you may need to wait for that session to expire or follow the steps to switch to a different account.

If you recently closed FiveM or RedM on another computer, you might need to wait approximately 15-30 minutes for the session to fully expire on the server side. After this period, you should be able to log in again without experiencing the error.

No, sharing Rockstar accounts is against Rockstar's Terms of Service. Each player should have their own legitimate copy of GTA V and their own Rockstar account. Account sharing can potentially result in account suspensions or bans.

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