Install a FiveM Server on Windows Server

Want to create your own GTA V multiplayer server with FiveM? This comprehensive guide walks you through the complete installation and configuration process on Windows Server.

📋 Before You Begin

✅ A Windows Server VPS (Windows Server 2019/2022 recommended) ✅ At least 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended for RP servers) ✅ RDP access to your server ✅ A CFX.re account to get your license ✅ Basic command line knowledge

Get Your FiveM License Key

Before installing anything, you need an official license from FiveM.

Create an Account and Generate the Key

▸ Steps on Keymaster

Go to keymaster.fivem.net
Log in with your CFX.re account (or create one)
Click "New Server"
Choose "Server Key" type
Fill in the information:
- Server name: Your server name
- Server IP: Your VPS IP address
Click "Generate"
Copy the generated license key

⚠️ Important

NEVER share your license key publicly. It's tied to your server IP and can be revoked if misused.

Prepare Windows Server

Install Visual C++ Redistributables

FiveM requires Visual C++ Redistributables to function.

▸ Download and install

Download Visual C++ 2019 Redistributable:
- 64-bit version
Run the installer
Restart the server if prompted

Create the Directory Structure

▸ Create folders

# Open PowerShell as Administrator
# Create main directory
New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path "C:\FiveM-Server"

# Create subfolders
New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path "C:\FiveM-Server\server"
New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path "C:\FiveM-Server\server-data"

Download FiveM Artifacts

Artifacts are the FiveM server files.

▸ Download the latest version

Go to FiveM Artifacts
Download the latest version (top of the list)
Extract the content to C:\FiveM-Server\server\

Or via PowerShell:

# Download the latest artifact
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://runtime.fivem.net/artifacts/fivem/build_server_windows/master/7290-d3f3d99d3283bd2ebf4cf8a668906d4dcbf33641/server.zip" -OutFile "C:\FiveM-Server\server.zip"

# Extract
Expand-Archive -Path "C:\FiveM-Server\server.zip" -DestinationPath "C:\FiveM-Server\server" -Force

💡 Tip: Check runtime.fivem.net regularly for updates. A well-maintained server is more stable!

Configure Windows Firewall

Open Required Ports

▸ PowerShell commands

# Open UDP port 30120 (Game)
New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "FiveM Server - Game" -Direction Inbound -Protocol UDP -LocalPort 30120 -Action Allow

# Open TCP port 30120 (HTTP)
New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "FiveM Server - HTTP" -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 30120 -Action Allow

# Open TCP port 40120 (txAdmin)
New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "FiveM Server - txAdmin" -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 40120 -Action Allow

⚠️ Important

Also configure your VPS firewall (if applicable) to allow these ports. Check your provider's panel (AtmosNode Control Panel, OVH, etc.).

Install and Start txAdmin

txAdmin is the official FiveM server management interface.

First Launch

▸ Start txAdmin

# Navigate to the server folder
cd C:\FiveM-Server\server

# Start txAdmin
.\FXServer.exe +set citizen_dir C:\FiveM-Server\server\citizen +set sv_licenseKey "YOUR_LICENSE_KEY" +set txAdminPort 40120

💡 Replace YOUR_LICENSE_KEY with the key you generated in Step 1.

Initial Configuration

▸ Access txAdmin

Open your browser and go to: http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:40120
Create an administrator account
Choose a setup option:
- Popular Recipe → Pre-configured template (ESX, QBCore, etc.)
- Custom → Manual configuration
Follow the installation wizard

✅ txAdmin is now installed! You can manage your server from the web interface.

Configure server.cfg

▸ Recommended server.cfg configuration

# License
sv_licenseKey "YOUR_LICENSE_KEY"

# Server Information
sv_hostname "^1My RP France Server ^7| ^2Recruitment Open"
sv_projectName "My Roleplay Server"
sv_projectDesc "Quality roleplay server on FiveM"

# Maximum Players
sv_maxclients 64

# Endpoint (Server IP)
endpoint_add_tcp "0.0.0.0:30120"
endpoint_add_udp "0.0.0.0:30120"

# GTA V Version
sv_enforceGameBuild 2802

# Steam API Key (optional)
# sv_steamApiKey "YOUR_STEAM_API_KEY"

# Tags for server list
sets tags "roleplay, france, economy, whitelist"

# Language
sets locale "fr-FR"

# OneSync (required for +32 players)
set onesync on

# Script Hook (security)
sv_scriptHookAllowed 0

# Resources to start
ensure mapmanager
ensure chat
ensure spawnmanager
ensure sessionmanager
ensure basic-gamemode
ensure hardcap
ensure rconlog

Important Parameters:

sv_maxclients → Maximum number of players (default: 32, max with OneSync: 2048)
sv_enforceGameBuild → Required GTA V version (2802 = latest)
endpoint_add_tcp/udp → Server ports
onesync → Enable for +32 players
sv_scriptHookAllowed → Disable for security

⚠️ Security

NEVER share your sv_licenseKey or sv_steamApiKey publicly!

Add Resources (Mods)

ESX Framework (Roleplay)

▸ Install ESX Legacy

# Navigate to resources folder
cd C:\FiveM-Server\server-data\resources

# Clone ESX Legacy
git clone https://github.com/esx-framework/esx_core.git [esx]

▸ Add to server.cfg

# ESX Framework
ensure es_extended
ensure esx_menu_default
ensure esx_menu_dialog
ensure esx_menu_list

QBCore Framework (Alternative)

▸ Install QBCore

# Download QBCore
git clone https://github.com/qbcore-framework/qb-core.git [qb]

Popular Resources

Recommended resources:

Resource	Description
gcphone	Phone system for RP
esx_policejob	Police job
esx_ambulancejob	EMS job
mythic_hospital	Advanced hospital system
pma-voice	Voice proximity (VOIP)
esx_vehicleshop	Car dealership

💡 Find resources on forum.cfx.re or GitHub.

Performance Optimization

Optimize server.cfg

▸ Performance parameters

# Increase thread pool
set sv_threadedStreamingEnabled true

# Optimize network performance
set sv_maxPing 0
set sv_pureLevel 1

# Resource limits
set sv_resourceScriptTickCount 10000
set sv_scriptTickInterval 0

RAM and CPU Optimization

▸ Windows Server settings

Open Task Manager
Right-click on FXServer.exe
Select Set Priority → High
Go to Details tab
Right-click → Set Affinity → Select all CPU cores

Auto-Start Configuration

Create a Startup Script

▸ Create start.bat

@echo off
cd /d C:\FiveM-Server\server

:start
echo Starting FiveM Server...
FXServer.exe +exec server.cfg

echo Server stopped. Restarting in 10 seconds...
timeout /t 10
goto start

▸ Save as

Save this file as C:\FiveM-Server\start.bat

Create a Windows Service

▸ Using NSSM (Non-Sucking Service Manager)

# Download NSSM
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://nssm.cc/release/nssm-2.24.zip" -OutFile "C:\nssm.zip"
Expand-Archive -Path "C:\nssm.zip" -DestinationPath "C:\nssm"

# Install the service
C:\nssm\nssm-2.24\win64\nssm.exe install FiveM-Server "C:\FiveM-Server\start.bat"

# Start the service
Start-Service FiveM-Server

Manage Your Server with txAdmin

Key Features

Main txAdmin features:

Feature	Description
Dashboard	Real-time stats and monitoring
Console	Interactive server console
Resources	Manage and restart resources
Players	Player list, kick, ban
Database	Integrated database management
Backups	Automatic server backups
Logs	View and search logs

Useful Commands

Start the server

cd C:\FiveM-Server\server
.\FXServer.exe +exec server.cfg

View logs in real-time

Get-Content C:\FiveM-Server\server-data\logs\server.log -Wait

Restart a resource

Access txAdmin → Resources → Restart

Manage players

Access txAdmin → Players → Actions

txAdmin Shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts:

Shortcut	Action
`Ctrl + C`	Stop the server (console)
`refresh`	Refresh resource list
`restart [resource]`	Restart a resource
`stop [resource]`	Stop a resource
`start [resource]`	Start a resource

💬 Need Help?

If you encounter any difficulties:

📚 FAQ

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24/7 Community Support

🎫 Support Ticket

🎮 Congratulations!

Your FiveM server is now installed and configured. You can now add resources, customize your server, and welcome players!

Next Steps:

Install an RP framework (ESX or QBCore)
Add custom resources and scripts
Configure player whitelist
Set up backups with txAdmin