How to Open a FiveM Server? [2025 Updated Guide]

1. Server Infrastructure Preparation

Hosting Options:

• VDS/VPS Rental (Recommended):

  • Choose providers specialized for game servers

  • Minimum recommended specs:

    • CPU: 4+ cores

    • RAM: 8GB+

    • SSD: 50GB+

    • OS: Windows Server 2019/2022 or Linux

• Physical Server:

  • Requires dedicated hardware

  • Static IP and high upload speed (>50Mbps) essential

2. FiveM Server Installation

Windows Installation:

1. Install prerequisites:

   • Visual C++ Redistributable

   • .NET Framework 4.8

   • Git for Windows

2. Download server files:

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   https://runtime.fivem.net/artifacts/fivem/build_server_windows/master/

3. Extract to simple path like C:\FXServer

Linux Installation (Recommended):

wget https://runtime.fivem.net/artifacts/fivem/build_proot_linux/master/ -O fivem.tar.xz
tar xf fivem.tar.xz
cd fivem
./run.sh

3. Basic Configuration

Editing server.cfg:

sv_hostname "Your Server Name"
sv_maxclients 32
rcon_password "secure_password_here"
sets tags "roleplay,english"
sets locale "en-US"

# Essential resources
ensure mapmanager
ensure chat
ensure spawnmanager
ensure sessionmanager

4. Adding Scripts and Mods

Popular Resources:

1. ESX Framework (For RP servers)

2. QB-Core (Alternative framework)

3. Essential Mods:

   • MySQL-async

   • PolyZone

   • pNotify

Installation Process:

1. Place mod folders in resources/

2. Add ensure mod_name to server.cfg

3. Restart server

5. Going Live

Port Forwarding:

• Default port: 30120 TCP/UDP

• Open firewall ports

Starting Server:

cd C:\FXServer
run.cmd

6. Player Connection

Sharing Connection Info:

connect your.server.ip:30120

• Register at [keymaster.fivem.net] for server listing

Troubleshooting Common Issues

1. High CPU Usage:

• Reduce player slots

• Remove unoptimized scripts

2. Database Connection Errors:

• Verify MySQL credentials

• Check connection strings in server.cfg

Advanced Configuration

Performance Tweaks:

set onesync on
set sv_enforceGameBuild 2372

Security Measures:

1. Use strong RCON passwords

2. Regular backups

3. Install anti-cheat solutions