FiveM Server Setup Guide - Complete Tutorial 2025

FiveM Server Setup Guide - Complete Tutorial 2025

Learn how to create your own FiveM roleplay server from scratch. This comprehensive guide covers everything from server files to framework installation.

Requirements

• VPS or dedicated server (minimum 4GB RAM)
• FiveM server license from Cfx.re
• MySQL/MariaDB database
• Basic command line knowledge

Setup Steps

1. Get Server Files - Download from runtime.fivem.net
2. Generate License Key - Create at keymaster.fivem.net
3. Configure server.cfg - Set server name, ports, resources
4. Install Framework - ESX or QBCore
5. Setup Database - Import SQL files
6. Add Resources - Jobs, vehicles, scripts
7. Port Forward - Open port 30120

Resources

• Official FiveM Documentation
• CFX.re Forums