How to Set Up a FiveM Server

FiveM turned GTA V into the biggest roleplay platform around. A dedicated FiveM server lets you build a custom RP city with your own framework, resources and rules. Here is how to start.

RAM and player slots

A light server runs on 4 GB; a busy RP city with many resources wants 8–16 GB. FiveM scales with the number and weight of your resources more than raw player count.

Get your license key and use txAdmin

You need a free FiveM license key from the Cfx.re portal. txAdmin — included on GGameHost — gives you a web panel to deploy, configure and manage the server and resources without the command line.

ESX vs QBCore

Most RP servers build on a framework: ESX (mature, huge resource library) or QBCore (modern, popular for new servers). Pick one, then add jobs, economy and custom resources on top.

Set it up in 4 steps

1. Choose a FiveM plan sized to your resource load.
2. Deploy — online in under 60 seconds with txAdmin access.
3. Add your license key, pick ESX or QBCore, and install resources.
4. Edit server.cfg, then share your connect address.

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