Installing a FiveM Server on CentOS

Installing a FiveM Server on CentOS

Prerequisites

• A server running CentOS.
• Root or sudo access on the server.
• Basic knowledge of the Linux command-line interface.

Step 1: Installing Dependencies

1. Update your system:

   sudo yum update
   

2. Install the EPEL repository:

   sudo yum install epel-release
   

3. Install required packages:

   sudo yum install git curl screen xz wget -y
   

Step 2: Adding a New User for FiveM

It’s recommended to run the FiveM server as a separate user for security purposes.

1. Create a new user:

   sudo adduser fivem
   

2. Switch to the new user:

   su - fivem
   

Step 3: Downloading and Extracting FiveM Server Files

1. Download the latest server artifact:

   wget https://runtime.fivem.net/artifacts/fivem/build_proot_linux/master/latest.tar.xz
   

2. Extract the server files:

   tar xf latest.tar.xz
   

Step 4: Configuring the Server

1. Create a server configuration file (server.cfg):

   nano server.cfg
   

2. Add basic configuration settings to server.cfg. Refer to the FiveM documentation for sample configurations.

3. Save and exit the nano editor.

Step 5: Running the Server

1. Start the server using the screen utility:

   screen -S fivem-server ./run.sh +exec server.cfg
   

Step 6: Server Management

• To detach from the screen session, press Ctrl+A followed by Ctrl+D.
• To return to the session, use screen -r fivem-server.

Conclusion

Your FiveM server should now be operational on CentOS. Always manage your server responsibly and in compliance with FiveM’s terms of service.

For detailed configuration options and more advanced settings, consult the FiveM Documentation.