Fivem setup

A beginner-friendly overview of getting a FiveM server up and running.

What You Need

Requirement	Details
VPS or Dedicated Server	Windows Server 2019+ or Linux (Ubuntu recommended)
GTA V License Key	From your Cfx.re account — free
FiveM Artifacts	The core server files from https://runtime.fivem.net/artifacts/fivem/
txAdmin	Comes bundled with modern FiveM artifacts
A Framework	ESX or QBCore (optional but recommended for RP servers)

1

Download FiveM Server Artifacts

• Go to https://runtime.fivem.net/artifacts/fivem/

• Download the latest recommended build

• Extract to a folder — e.g. C:\FXServer\server

2

Get Your License Key

• Go to https://keymaster.fivem.net

• Sign in with your Cfx.re account

• Register a new server and copy your license key

3

Set Up txAdmin

• Run FXServer.exe (Windows) or ./run.sh (Linux)

• Open your browser and go to http://localhost:40120

• Follow the txAdmin setup wizard

• Paste your license key when prompted

• Choose a deployment type — Recipe Deployer is easiest for beginners

4

Configure server.cfg

Your server.cfg is the main config file. Key settings:

server.cfg

# Server name shown in the server list
sv_hostname "My FiveM Server"

# Your license key
sv_licenseKey "your_license_key_here"

# Max players
sv_maxClients 32

# Start resources
ensure mapmanager
ensure chat
ensure spawnmanager
ensure sessionmanager
ensure fivem
ensure hardcap
ensure rconlog

# Add your custom resources below
ensure es_extended
ensure esx_menu_default

5

Add Resources

• Download a resource (script or map)

• Extract it into your resources/ folder

• Add ensure resource-name to your server.cfg

• Restart your server

Some resources have dependencies — check the documentation for each resource before installing.

6

Open Your Ports

For players to connect you need to open these ports on your firewall/router:

Port	Protocol	Purpose
30120	TCP + UDP	Main FiveM connection
40120	TCP	txAdmin web panel

Common First-Time Issues

Server doesn't show in list

Check your license key and make sure port 30120 is open.

Resource won't start

Check the console for errors — usually a missing dependency.

Players can't connect

Verify firewall rules and that the server is fully started.

txAdmin won't open

Make sure nothing else is using port 40120.

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