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Step 1: Make a New Folder

Right-click on your desktop, select New > New Folder, name it, and then open it. Making a new folder

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Step 2: Download FiveM Server Files

Go to the FiveM Runtime website and download the server files. Here’s a link to the download page: FiveM Runtime Downloading FiveM server files

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Step 3: Extract the Downloaded Files

Create a server folder inside the folder you made in Step 1 and extract the downloaded files into it. Extracting FiveM server files

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Step 4: Start Your Server

Open the folder you created in Step 3, find the FxServer.exe file, and double-click it to start your server. After you start the server, it opens a browser window with the txAdmin panel. Enter the code and proceed to Step 5. Starting the FiveM server

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Step 5: Configure Your Server Name

After accessing the txAdmin panel, you’ll be prompted to set up your server configuration. Choose a short, memorable server name that will be used in the txAdmin interface and Chat/Discord messages (e.g., tutorial, examplerp, dev). txAdmin Setup Page

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Step 6: Choose Your Deployment Type

Next, you’ll need to select how you want to set up your server. txAdmin offers several deployment options: txAdmin Deployment Type Selection This is the easiest option for beginners. Select a template from a curated list of community favorites. This includes QBCore, ESX, and a Default template for you to customize.
Choose Popular Recipes if you’re new to FiveM server setup or want a quick start with a pre-configured framework.

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Other Deployment Options:

  • Existing Server Data: Select an existing server data folder on the host. Only use this if you already have a server.cfg and a resources folder.
  • Remote URL Template: Based on a Recipe URL in the YAML format. You’ll have the option to edit the Recipe before running it.
  • Custom Template: Recommended if you have a custom recipe-based server or if you are writing your own recipe. You will be asked for the recipe right after this page.
For most users, Popular Recipes is the recommended choice as it provides tested and working server configurations.

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Step 7: Review Recipe

After you select your deployment type, txAdmin shows the recipe configuration — the YAML used to set up your server. txAdmin Review Recipe The recipe includes:
  • Engine version (e.g., $engine: 3)
  • Server name and description
  • Tasks that will be executed (downloading resources, configuring files, etc.)
  • Source repository information (where resources will be downloaded from)
You can review the recipe and make any changes if needed. However, for most users, the default configuration works perfectly.
Click Next to proceed with the default recipe. It’s pre-configured to work out of the box.

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Step 8: Enter Server Registration Key

Now you need to enter your FiveM Server Registration Key (formerly known as License Key). This key is required to run a FiveM server. Server Registration Key Input The key can be obtained from the Cfx.re Portal. Enter your registration key in the field provided. Server Registration Key Field
If you don’t have a registration key yet, visit the Cfx.re Portal to create one. For more information, check the guide: How to create a registration key.
Once you’ve entered your key, click Run Recipe to proceed with the server setup.

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Step 9: Configure server.cfg

After the recipe runs, txAdmin opens the server.cfg file editor — your server’s main configuration file, where you can customize various settings. Configure server.cfg Click Save & Run Server to start your FiveM server.

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Step 10: Port Forward Your FiveM Server

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Congratulations! If you’ve followed all the steps correctly, your FiveM server should now be up and running. You can access your txAdmin panel to manage your server, view players, and configure additional settings. Everything should be good to go!