Instructions: Create RedM server (rent) - Tutorial

This guide explains how you can create your own RedM server.

This mod makes it possible to set up a player-created server and create your own RedM RP server. Here you have the opportunity to create a completely new gaming experience and relive the world of Red Dead Redemption 2. For PC only, not for console.

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Requirements

By and large, the set-up process is very similar to: Instructions "How to create a FiveM server".

• Windows or Linux (Ubuntu/Debian recommended)
• Highly recommended - Git 1.9k for correct installation
• Only if you use Windows on the server: - Visual C++ Redistributable 2019 800 or newer version
• Have a basic knowledge of Command Prompt/Terminal usage and Git. If you are not familiar with this, please look it up online. You need to know how to create a folder, modify folders, clone a Git repository, and start a file.

The installation

The file paths we will use may be different, but make sure your file path does not contain spaces

BAD! - C:\Users\Max Mustermann\Desktop\MyServer
GOOD - C:\Projects\MyServer

Since most beginners will be setting up a server on their home PC, we are hereby providing more detailed instructions for Windows:

For Windows Servers

• Create a new base folder (e.g. C:\MyServer)
• Create two new directories within this folder
  a. C:\MyServer\server-files, for the server binary files
  b. C:\MyServer\server-data, for your server resources/scripts
• Open http://runtime.fivem.net/artifacts/fivem/build_server_windows/master/
  ... and download the latest recommended artifact.
• Open the downloaded server.zip file and extract the content to the folder for server binary files created in step 2a (e.g. C:\MyServer\server-files)
• If you have Git installed, open a command prompt window
  a. Press Windows Key + R
  b. In the dialog box that opens, type cmd and press Enter
• Navigate to your server data folder
  a. cd C:\MyServer\server-data
• Clone the cfx-server-data repository
  a. git clone https://github.com/citizenfx/cfx-server-data.
  b. DANGER! Don't forget the point!!!
• Open Notepad or another file editor (Notepad++, vscode)
  a. Create a new file and paste the sample server.cfg found at the end of this post.
  b. Generate a license key on https://keymaster.fivem.net 2.5k
  c. Change the sv_licenseKey with your license key (e.g. sv_licenseKey myl1c3nsekey)
  d. Save the file as server.cfg in the server-data folder (e.g. C:\MyServer\server-data) - Do not forget to save the
• Set the file extension in the save prompt to 'All files'!
• Start the server in the Command Prompt window from step 5
  a. Enter: ..\server-files\FXServer.exe +exec server.cfg +set game rdr3
  b. Press Enter and your server will start.
• If the server does not start or you receive an error message such as "Error authenticating your license key", please read the instructions again. Then you have done something wrong.

For Linux servers

Provided you are logged into the server via SSH or have other access to it

1. Create a new base folder (e.g. ~/myserver)
2. Create two new directories within this folder
   a. ~/myserver/server-files, for the server binary files
   b. ~/myserver/server-data, for server resources/scripts
3. Go to http://runtime.fivem.net/artifacts/fivem/build_proot_linux/master/
   a. Right-click the latest version
   b. Click “Copy Link Path” or similar
4. Go to server files
   a. cd ~/myserver/server-files
5. Download the server artifacts (from step 3)
   a. due to
6. Extract the file with tar
   a. tar xf fx.tar.xz
7. Go to server data folder and clone the cfx-server-data folder
   a. cd ~/myserver/server-data && git clone https://github.com/citizenfx/cfx-server-data .
8. Create a server.cfg file and copy the example from the bottom of this page (below)
   a. nano server.cfg
   b. Copy + paste the example server.cfg
9. Go to https://keymaster.fivem.net & generate a server key
10. Enter the generated license key in your server.cfg replacing the changeme value
11. Exit nano (Ctrl+X -> Y -> Enter)
12. Start your server now:
    a. bash ../server-files/run.sh +exec server.cfg +set gamename rdr3

If any problems occurred, please read the instructions again and follow the instructions carefully.

FAQ | General questions

Since questions keep coming up, we offer the best way to answer them here.

Tips for starting a successful community

Here are some quick tips for a successful community:

1. Clear goal: Define the purpose of the community.
2. Relevant topicsConsider the interests of the members.
3. Promoting commitmentEncourage active participation.
4. Establish rulesDefine and communicate rules of conduct.
5. Regular contentOffer new content on a regular basis.
6. Use feedbackCustomize the community according to members' wishes.
7. NetworkingCooperate with other communities and influencers.
8. Build a team: Set up moderators and admins.
9. Have patienceBe patient and consistent.

Configure RedM Server (correctly)

Important starting tips

If you run the server on your own PC, you can connect via localhost.
For hosting outside your home network, ports must be shared:
a. Port 30120 UDP/TCP inbound and outbound for server traffic
b. Port 30110 UDP outgoing for the Server list
c. Port 30130 UDP outbound for cfx.re/join proxy links
If you do not want your server to be listed in the server list (assuming the ports are set up correctly), add sv_master "" in the server.cfg. Then it will not be displayed to anyone and only the direct IP can be connected to.

Example Server.CFG

# Only change the IP if you're using a server with multiple network interfaces, otherwise change the port only. endpoint_add_tcp "0.0.0.0:30120" endpoint_add_udp "0.0.0.0:30120" ensure spawnmanager ensure mapmanager ensure basic-gamemode # A comma-separated list of tags for your server. # For example: # - sets tags "drifting, cars, racing" # Or: # - sets tags "roleplay, military, tanks" sets tags "default" # A valid locale identifier for your server's primary language. # For example "en-US", "fr-CA", "nl-NL", "de-DE", "en-GB", "pt-BR" sets locale "root-AQ" # please DO replace root -AQ on the line ABOVE with a real language! # Set your server's hostname sv_hostname "FXServer, but unconfigured" # Add system admins add_ace group.admin command allow # allow all commands add_ace group.admin command.quit deny # but don't allow quit add_principal identifier.fivem:1 group.admin # add the admin to the group # Hide player endpoints in external log output. sv_endpointprivacy true # Server player slot limit (must be between 1 and 32, unless using OneSync) sv_maxclients 32 # Steam Web API key, if you want to use Steam authentication (https://steamcommunity.com/dev/apikey) # -> replace "" with the key set steam_webApiKey "" # License key for your server (https://keymaster.fivem.net) sv_licenseKey changeme

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