FiveM Server Setup Basics 2026

Setting up a FiveM server can seem complex, but following these steps will get you started quickly.

Prerequisites

• Windows Server or Linux
• At least 4GB RAM
• Port 30120 open (TCP/UDP)
• A server key from Cfx.re

Step 1: Get Your Server Key

1. Go to https://keymaster.fivem.net/
2. Sign in with your GitHub account
3. Create a new server key
4. Copy your server key

Step 2: Download FiveM Server

Download the latest server build:

• Windows: fxserver.exe
• Linux: fx (compiled binary)

Extract the files to your server directory.

Step 3: Configure server.cfg

Create server.cfg with basic settings:

endpoint_add_tcp "0.0.0.0:30120"
endpoint_add_udp "0.0.0.0:30120"

sv_serverName "^1[US] ^2My FiveM Server"
sets sv_projectName "My FiveM Server"
sv_maxclients 32

set sv_license "YOUR_SERVER_KEY_HERE"

Step 4: Add Resources

Create a resources folder and add resources like:

• spawnmanager
• maptools
• baseevents

Step 5: Start Server

./fxserver.exe +exec server.cfg

Monitor console output for errors.

Essential Resources

• spawnmanager - Player spawning
• maptools - Map editing
• baseevents - Core events
• chat - Chat system

Monitoring

Check your server status on https://servers.fivem.net/

Conclusion

You now have a basic FiveM server running. Add scripts and resources as needed!