Creating a FiveM Server on Windows

Creating a FiveM Server on Windows

This guide will walk you through the steps to set up a FiveM server on your Windows PC.

Prerequisites

• A PC running Windows.
• A copy of Grand Theft Auto V installed.
• Administrative access on your PC.

Step 1: Downloading FiveM Server Files

1. Visit the FiveM website: FiveM.net
2. Download the server files.
3. Extract the downloaded files into a folder where you want your server to be located.

Step 2: Configuring the Server

1. Navigate to the folder where you extracted the server files.
2. Create a new text document named server.cfg.
3. Edit server.cfg to configure your server settings. You can find a sample configuration on the FiveM documentation page.

Step 3: Running the Server

1. Open the folder where your server files are located.
2. Run FXServer.exe.
3. Your server should now start. Ensure that your firewall allows incoming and outgoing connections for FiveM.

Step 4: Connecting to Your Server

1. Open FiveM.
2. Go to the server browser.
3. Search for your server by name.
4. Connect and start playing.

Additional Configuration

• Adding Mods: You can add mods by placing their files in the resources folder and configuring them in your server.cfg.
• Server Administration: Consider using a resource like txAdmin for easier server management.

Remember, running a server can require a significant amount of resources depending on the number of players and mods you plan to use.

Conclusion

Setting up a FiveM server can be a fun way to customize your GTA V experience. Always ensure you respect the game’s and FiveM’s terms of service when operating your server.

This tutorial is a basic guide. For more detailed instructions and advanced configurations, refer to the FiveM Documentation.