❕Warning: server thread hitch warning

Step-by-step guide to identify and fix server thread hitch warnings on FiveM.

Warnings server thread hitch / sync thread hitch indicate that a resource is blocking the thread for too long.

Objective

Identify the resource causing the hitch, then reduce its impact (optimize, update, disable).

Step-by-step guide

1

Locate the warning in the console

In the server console, you will often see lines like:

server thread hitch warning: timer interval of...
sync thread hitch warning: timer interval...

2

Profile the resources (FiveM tool)

In the console, start a recording: record 500

Then save: save file_name

Display the report: view file_name

A link is generated. Open it to see the slowest resources.

3

Fix the identified resource

Quick options:

• Update the resource (or replace it).

• Reduce what it does (loops, timers, events).

• Disable the resource to confirm the diagnosis.

Common issues

The hitch only happens at peak times

This is often related to:

• a resource that iterates over all players,

• DB queries that are too slow,

• a script that spams events.

FAQ

Is the warning “serious”?

It depends. An isolated hitch is often OK. Repeated hitches affect player-side smoothness.