How to set up a FiveM server step by step (txAdmin, ESX, QBCore)

Want your own GTA V roleplay server? With FiveM it’s faster than you might think. This guide walks through the whole process from license to first connection.

1. Get a license key

Every FiveM server needs a license key from the Cfx.re portal. Sign in with your Cfx.re account, create a new key and enter your server’s IP (you’ll find it in the control panel).

Slot count depends on your license – servers above 48 players require a Cfx.re subscription (Element Club) and OneSync enabled.

2. Pick a plan

A smaller plan is enough for testing and development. For a community RP server we recommend at least 8 GB of RAM – frameworks, MLOs and hundreds of scripts add up. See the FiveM hosting plans.

3. Launch txAdmin

txAdmin is the official web interface for managing a FiveM server. It comes pre-installed – start the server in the control panel, open the txAdmin link and go through the setup wizard.

4. Choose a framework

txAdmin can install a server from recipes. The most common choices:

• ESX Legacy – the most widespread framework with a huge number of ready-made scripts.
• QBCore – a modern framework with a big community.
• Qbox – the successor to QBCore, focused on performance and clean code.

In our control panel each of them is also available as a one-click install, including a ready database.

5. Database

Frameworks need a MySQL/MariaDB database. It’s included in your plan – find the credentials in the Databases section of the panel and paste them into server.cfg (the connection string for oxmysql).

set mysql_connection_string "mysql://user:password@host/database?charset=utf8mb4"

6. Configure server.cfg

The basics worth editing:

• sv_hostname – the server name in the list.
• sets tags – tags for search.
• sv_maxclients – maximum players (per your license).
• sv_licenseKey – your license key.

7. Connect

Start the server, press F8 in the FiveM client and type connect your-address. Done – you’re on your own server!

Tips for a stable RP server

1. Watch resmon – the resmon command in the client shows which scripts load the server.
2. Don’t overdo MLOs and streamed assets – they lengthen loading and use memory.
3. Back up the database – it’s backed up automatically with us, but take a manual backup before big changes.
4. Update artifacts – one click in the control panel.

Ready? Pick a FiveM plan – txAdmin, a database and attack protection are included.