CDE CAD FiveM Setup in Under 10 Minutes: Quick Start Guide
Step-by-step guide to setting up CDE CAD FiveM in under 10 minutes. From account creation through Discord OAuth to your first dispatch call, get your FiveM CAD running fast.
One of the biggest advantages of CDE CAD FiveM over self-hosted alternatives is how fast you can go from zero to a fully operational CAD system. There is no database to configure, no server to provision, and no complex installation process. With CDE CAD FiveM, the entire setup process takes under ten minutes, and this guide walks you through every step so you can get your community dispatching as quickly as possible.
Before You Begin
Before starting the CDE CAD FiveM setup process, make sure you have the following ready. First, you need a Discord account that has administrator permissions on the Discord server associated with your FiveM community. Second, you need your FiveM server to be running and accessible, though this is only required for the optional in-game integration step. The core CAD setup through the web interface works independently of your game server.
Step-by-Step Setup Guide
Optional: FiveM Server Integration
While CDE CAD FiveM works perfectly as a standalone web-based CAD system, you can enhance the experience by installing the optional FiveM server resource. This resource connects your game server to CDE CAD FiveM via API, enabling features like automatic player location tracking on the live map, in-game panic button alerts that appear in the dispatch console, and status updates that officers can trigger from within the game.
The FiveM resource installation is straightforward: download the resource from the CDE CAD FiveM documentation portal, add it to your server resources folder, configure the API key in the resource configuration file, and add the resource to your server configuration. The entire process takes about two minutes and immediately enhances the connection between your game server and the CAD.
Post-Setup Configuration Tips
Once the core CDE CAD FiveM setup is complete, there are several optional configuration steps that can improve the experience for your community. Consider setting up custom penal codes that match your server's legal system, configuring ten-codes and signal codes that your departments use, and creating custom call type categories that reflect the types of incidents common on your server.
Take time to set up user permissions carefully. CDE CAD FiveM supports granular permissions that control what each user can see and do based on their department and rank. Proper permission configuration ensures that officers only access the tools relevant to their role, dispatchers have the control they need, and administrators can manage the system effectively.
"I had CDE CAD FiveM set up and running for my community in about eight minutes. Coming from a self-hosted solution that took an entire weekend to configure, the difference was remarkable."
"I had CDE CAD FiveM set up and running for my community in about eight minutes. Coming from a self-hosted solution that took an entire weekend to configure, the difference was remarkable."
Ready to Set Up CDE CAD FiveM?
Follow this guide and have your community dispatching in under ten minutes. No server setup, no database configuration, no technical headaches.