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GTA Online: Tutorial missions

The GTA Online tutorial introduces character creation, racing, basic jobs, shops, and the first contact activities.

RoleGTA Online mission guide
Importancemajor
  • ModeGTA Online
  • TypeOnline mission or series
  • Difficultyeasy
  • Walkthrough steps6

Time and medal conditions vary by route, approach, player count, replay state, and game version.

Key takeaways

Prepare before the opening marker and treat each objective update as a checkpoint.

  • Primary goal The GTA Online tutorial introduces character creation, racing, basic jobs, shops, and the first contact activities.
  • Protect mission-critical assets Avoid unnecessary vehicle damage, friendly fire, or abandoning a required target outside the objective radius.
  • Use protagonist abilities Coordinate roles and shared lives before starting the most exposed phase.
  • Do not rush the final marker Clear pursuit conditions and keep required characters or vehicles together before entering extraction.

Overview

The GTA Online tutorial introduces character creation, racing, basic jobs, shops, and the first contact activities.

The GTA Online tutorial introduces character creation, racing, basic jobs, shops, and the first contact activities.

This GTA Online entry may be replayed and can vary with team size, difficulty, random objective selection, and the current game version.

The walkthrough below separates travel, setup, combat, pursuit, and extraction checkpoints so a failed section can be diagnosed without repeating the same mistake.

Characters in this mission

Where this sits

PreparationCreate the Online character and arrive in Los Santos
Core objectivePurchase basic clothing and visit required services
CompletionFollow the remaining tutorial prompts until free-roam systems unlock
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  2. ●GTA Online: Tutorial missionscurrentCurrent guide
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Online series do not always have a single canonical order.

Requirements and recommended loadout

Enter with mission-appropriate ammunition, armor, and a vehicle that can survive the opening travel phase.

  • RequiredMeet the property, rank, or contact requirement for this activity
  • RecommendedFull body armor and stocked ammunitionParticularly valuable for missions marked moderate or hard.
  • RecommendedAccurate mid-range weaponA rifle or stable automatic weapon handles most outdoor gunfights.
  • OptionalClose-range backupUseful inside buildings, alleys, and vehicles.
  • RecommendedCoordinate player roles and shared livesUse it for the most difficult chase, driving, or combat checkpoint.

Objectives

  1. Create the Online character and arrive in Los Santos
  2. Meet Lamar and complete the introductory race
  3. Collect the first vehicle and complete its tracker and insurance setup
  4. Purchase basic clothing and visit required services
  5. Complete the introductory contact job
  6. Follow the remaining tutorial prompts until free-roam systems unlock

Detailed walkthrough

  1. 01

    Create the Online character and arrive in Los Santos

    Create the Online character and arrive in Los Santos

    Create the Online character and arrive in Los Santos. Follow the marked route and wait for the objective prompt to update before leaving the area. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

    TipBefore triggering the opening marker, restock armor and ammunition if the mission is expected to involve combat.

    Checkpoint
  2. 02

    Meet Lamar and complete the introductory race

    Meet Lamar and complete the introductory race

    Meet Lamar and complete the introductory race. Use the minimap to anticipate turns, preserve the mission vehicle, and prioritize keeping visual contact over risky shortcuts. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

    Checkpoint
  3. 03

    Collect the first vehicle and complete its tracker and insurance setup

    Collect the first vehicle and complete its tracker and insurance setup

    Collect the first vehicle and complete its tracker and insurance setup. Approach from the safest side, clear immediate threats, and wait for the possession or collection confirmation before moving to extraction. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

  4. 04

    Purchase basic clothing and visit required services

    Purchase basic clothing and visit required services

    Purchase basic clothing and visit required services. Use the minimap to anticipate turns, preserve the mission vehicle, and prioritize keeping visual contact over risky shortcuts. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

    Checkpoint
  5. 05

    Complete the introductory contact job

    Complete the introductory contact job

    Complete the introductory contact job. Follow the marked route and wait for the objective prompt to update before leaving the area. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

  6. 06

    Follow the remaining tutorial prompts until free-roam systems unlock

    Follow the remaining tutorial prompts until free-roam systems unlock

    Follow the remaining tutorial prompts until free-roam systems unlock. Use the minimap to anticipate turns, preserve the mission vehicle, and prioritize keeping visual contact over risky shortcuts. Remain in the final marker until the mission-complete transition begins.

    Checkpoint

Difficult sections and useful strategies

Strengths

  • Frequent objective markers make the intended route readable
  • Character switching or team roles can divide pressure
  • Most combat checkpoints provide cover or a defensible angle

Weaknesses

  • Mission-critical vehicles and allies can fail the attempt
  • Police or enemy reinforcements punish slow extraction
  • Long pursuits can be lost by overcommitting to shortcuts

Best uses

  • Clear enemies from range before moving a required vehicle
  • Use special abilities during the hardest driving or combat segment
  • Restart from the latest checkpoint after a failed gold-medal attempt rather than improvising a damaged route

Completion checklist

  • Create the Online character and arrive in Los SantosCheckpoint 1
  • Meet Lamar and complete the introductory raceCheckpoint 2
  • Collect the first vehicle and complete its tracker and insurance setupCheckpoint 3
  • Purchase basic clothing and visit required servicesCheckpoint 4
  • Complete the introductory contact jobCheckpoint 5
  • Follow the remaining tutorial prompts until free-roam systems unlockFinal completion condition

Failure conditions and checkpoints

  • A required protagonist, ally, or protected target dies.Restart from the most recent mission checkpoint.
  • A mission-critical vehicle is destroyed, abandoned, or leaves the playable route.Use the restart option rather than continuing in an unmarked replacement.
  • The target escapes or a timed objective expires.Prioritize route discipline and the primary objective over optional combat.
  • The player is wasted or all shared team lives are exhausted.The team may quick-restart if the activity permits it.

On failure

Major travel, combat, and transition phases generally create checkpoints, but exact restart placement can vary by approach and replay mode.

Rewards and aftermath

  • Mission completion and progression
    Cash and RP depend on activity, difficulty, time, player count, bonuses, and current balancing.

Sources and verification