Renting and Setting Up a FiveM Server
What is FiveM?
FiveM is a multiplayer modification for GTA V that lets you run your own servers. It's especially popular for roleplay (RP).
Requirements
- A FiveM license key from keymaster.fivem.net
- A server at game-serverhosting.de
Order the server
- Go to game-serverhosting.de
- Choose at least 4 GB RAM (for RP with scripts: 8 GB)
- Enter your FiveM license key in the dashboard
Choose a framework
| Framework | Description | Who it's for |
|---|---|---|
| ESX | The most popular RP framework | Beginners, large community |
| QBCore | Modern, well structured | Advanced users |
| VORP | RedM (Red Dead) | Western RP |
Setting up server.cfg
sv_hostname "My FiveM RP Server"
sv_maxclients 32
sv_licenseKey "your-license-key"
# txAdmin
exec @txAdmin/config.cfg
# Resources
ensure mapmanager
ensure chat
ensure spawnmanager
ensure sessionmanager
ensure basic-gamemode
ensure hardcap
Using txAdmin
txAdmin is the server management panel:
- Web interface for server administration
- Player management (kick, ban, warn)
- Resource management
- Performance monitoring
Installing resources
- Download resources from cfx.re
- Unpack them into the
resources/folder - Add
ensure resourcenametoserver.cfg - Restart the server
Popular resources for RP
- es_extended (ESX) – RP framework
- esx_policejob – Police job
- esx_ambulancejob – Emergency medical service
- esx_mechanicjob – Mechanic
- gcphone – In-game phone
- dpemotes – Emotes and animations