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10 November 20264 min read0 Views0 helpful
Introduction
Do you own a dedicated server and want to install and run your own FiveM Dedicated Server with txAdmin? Then you’re in the right place! Below, we explain all the necessary steps to install and configure it, and what you need to watch out for.
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Operating system selected and installed
It is assumed that you have already selected and installed an operating system for your dedicated server. If you have not completed this step yet, you must first follow the steps in the Initial Setup guide for dedicated servers.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Download the latest FiveM server build from the official server build list (runtime.fivem.net), extract it into its own folder, and start FXServer.exe. The txAdmin interface will open automatically, guiding you through a five-step server setup.
Yes, every FiveM server requires its own license key. You create this in the Cfx.re Portal (portal.cfx.re) under the Servers category by clicking the Generate Key button.
Only if you want to use resources that require a database (e.g., QBCore frameworks). In that case, you set up a MySQL database server on your dedicated server as described in the MySQL Installation guide.
txAdmin is the official management interface for FiveM servers. It guides you through the initial setup (including server name, server type, deployment template) and is used for ongoing server administration.
By default, FiveM requires port 30120 for both TCP and UDP, inbound and outbound. You can create the necessary firewall rules via PowerShell (run as administrator) or through Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security.
QBCore is a popular pre-made FiveM framework template you can select during txAdmin setup under Popular Recipes. It is optional—you can set up your server without using such a framework template.
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Preparation
Certain preparation steps are necessary before the actual setup of the FiveM Dedicated Server.
Set up a database
If you want to use and install resources that require a database, you will need an additional database server. There are various ways to set up such a server. Our MySQL Installation guide shows you how to install your own database server on your dedicated server.
Download FiveM server software
The next step is to download the FiveM server software. Open one of your installed web browsers and navigate to the Server Build List of FiveM and download the latest FiveM server build.
Extract the downloaded file in your Downloads folder and move the FiveM server files to a separate directory. In this example, the server software is located in a folder named FiveM on the desktop.
Warning
Extraction software required
To extract the downloaded FiveM server software, you need extraction software for the compressed file. In this example, 7Zip software is used.
Create a FiveM server license key
Every FiveM server requires its own license key, which is managed via the new Cfx.re Portal. The license key is linked to your Cfx.re account. Log in on the website, navigate to the Servers category, and click the Generate Key button.
Configuration
Now you can start installing the FiveM server and txAdmin. Open your FiveM server directory again and start the application FXServer.exe.
Once the server application has started, the server console and txAdmin will open. In the txAdmin interface, you need to link your Cfx.re account with txAdmin.
txAdmin setup
During the txAdmin setup, your own FiveM server is installed and configured in five steps. Follow the instructions in the txAdmin interface and first define a server name. Then select the desired server type. This example shows the installation of a FiveM server with pre-installed QBCore.
In the Deployment Type step, select Popular Recipes and then the QBCore Framework Template. Confirm the desired data directory and start the Recipe Deployer to complete the installation.
During the Recipe Deployer, you need to enter the last necessary information before the server can be started. Enter your previously created FiveM license key in the License Key field. Then click Show/Hide Database Options (Advanced) and enter your database server credentials. In this case, only the previously defined password for the root user is needed. All other settings can remain unchanged. Check your entries and then click Run Recipe to start the process.
Firewall configuration
To make your server publicly accessible, you need to adjust port forwarding rules for the ports used by the dedicated server process. You can do this either directly via PowerShell commands, which is easier, or regularly via the Windows Defender Firewall.
Open Windows Search and search for PowerShell. Make sure to right-click and select Run as administrator so that the necessary permissions are available and everything works correctly.
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Make sure to run PowerShell in administrator mode; otherwise, the settings might not be applied correctly.
Copy and paste the following commands into your PowerShell console:
These commands automatically create firewall rules necessary for your FiveM server to be publicly accessible.
Use Windows Search to open Windows Firewall with Advanced Security. If you only open the basic firewall page, you may need to click Advanced Settings to open the required window.
You need to create new rules for your FiveM server. Click on inbound and outbound rules as described below and add them for the following protocols and ports:
You have successfully installed and configured a FiveM Dedicated Server service on your dedicated server. If you have any further questions or problems, our support team is available daily and happy to assist you! 🙂
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