FiveM Server Guides
FiveM server setup with txAdmin, resource and framework management, server.cfg, ESX & QBCore guides, and permissions configuration.
Installing FiveM (FXServer) Dedicated Server
Step-by-step guide to downloading and installing FXServer binaries on your Pterodactyl-managed VPS.
Getting and Configuring Your FiveM License Key
How to generate a FiveM license key from cfx.re Keymaster and add it to your server configuration.
Configuring Your Server with server.cfg
A complete reference for the most important server.cfg directives used to configure FXServer.
Setting Up and Using txAdmin
How to complete txAdmin first-time setup and use the built-in web panel to manage your FiveM server.
Installing and Managing Resources
How to install, structure, and start FiveM resources including the fxmanifest.lua format and ensure directive.
ESX and QBCore Frameworks: Overview and Installation
Comparison of the ESX and QBCore roleplay frameworks with installation steps for both.
Setting Up MySQL/MariaDB for FiveM
How to install MySQL or MariaDB, create a FiveM database, and configure oxmysql on your server.
Managing Permissions with the ACE System
A practical guide to FiveM's ACE permission system for granting admin rights, restricting commands, and managing player groups.
Port Configuration and Firewall Setup
Which ports FiveM requires, how to open them in your firewall, and how to configure endpoints in server.cfg.
Enabling OneSync for More Than 32 Players
How to enable and configure OneSync to lift the 32-player cap and what to expect from each OneSync mode.
Updating FXServer Artifacts
How to safely update your FXServer binaries to the latest artifact build without losing your server configuration.
Streaming Custom Maps and Assets
How to stream custom maps, models, and textures to FiveM clients using a resource's stream folder.
Setting Up a Server Whitelist
How to restrict server access to approved players using ESX, QBCore, or a standalone whitelist resource.
Troubleshooting Common FiveM Server Errors
Diagnose and fix the most common FiveM server errors including license failures, resource crashes, and database connection issues.
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