Instructions: Create a FiveM Server (GTA RP)

Difficulty level: Simply
Duration: about 10–30 minutes

This guide is based on the English-language guide from fivemX

A GTA 5 Roleplay Server offers exciting RP opportunities. In this article we will show you step by step how to create your own FiveM server For the basics, you can use a framework like ESX or qbCore use.

requirements

To set up a FiveM server you need:

• A server: Compare the best FiveM hosting providers here.
• One database (MySQL or MariaDB).
• Basic LUA knowledge: You can find beginner tutorials here.
• Visual C++ 2019 Redistributable.
• SaltyChat for voice communication.

Quickstart: How to install a FiveM server

1. Create folder
   • Example: D:\FXServer\server.
2. Download FiveM Artifacts
   • Download the latest version of the FiveM Artifacts.
3. Unpack files
   • Unzip the downloaded data into the folder D:\FXServer\server.
4. add cfx-server-data
   • Download this cfx-server-data repository and unzip it into a new folder, e.g. D:\FXServer\server-data.
5. create server.cfg
   • Create one server.cfg in the folder server data and add your license key:
   sv_licenseKey "YOUR_LICENSE_KEY"
6. Generate server license
   • Get a key via Keymaster.
7. Start server
   • Navigate to the folder server data and start the server.

Ready-made server packages and templates

If you don’t have the time or knowledge, you can use ready-made solutions:

• FiveM Server Templates – View Now.
• Buy ESX server package at Five-RP.de

Advantages of ready-made server packages:

• No programming knowledge required.
• Over 10+ finished jobs, premium maps and features.
• One-time payment – no subscription!

Contents of the package:

• Bank robbery scripts, corporate scripts, police reports.
• Addon accounts, MySQL database, vehicle tuning.
• Cayo Perico Map and more.

Install SaltyChat

1. Download the latest version of SaltyChat.
2. Unzip the files into the resourcesfolder of your server.
3. Add in the server.cfg:plaintextCopy codestart saltychat
4. Adjust the saltychat.config and restart the server.

Tips for Scripts & Mods

Here are the best sources for FiveM resources:

• FiveMX
• FiveM Forum – Releases.
• Free scripts at Five-RP.de.

Add servers to server lists:
To gain players, register your server at:

• Five-RP server list.

Create your own RP server on FiveM and immerse yourself in exciting adventures! 🙂

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