# How to set up a FiveM server step by step (txAdmin, ESX, QBCore)

> From license key to your first connection. A complete guide to launching a FiveM roleplay server with txAdmin and ESX, QBCore or Qbox.

- URL: https://noveric.cc/en/blog/how-to-set-up-a-fivem-server/
- Published: 2026-09-08
- Category: Guides
- Author: The Noveric team

Want your own GTA V roleplay server? With FiveM it’s faster than you might think. This guide walks through the whole process from license to first connection.

## 1. Get a license key

Every FiveM server needs a **license key** from the Cfx.re portal. Sign in with your Cfx.re account, create a new key and enter your server’s IP (you’ll find it in the control panel).

Slot count depends on your license – servers above 48 players require a Cfx.re subscription (Element Club) and OneSync enabled.

## 2. Pick a plan

A smaller plan is enough for testing and development. For a community RP server we recommend at least **8 GB of RAM** – frameworks, MLOs and hundreds of scripts add up. See the [FiveM hosting plans](/en/fivem-hosting/).

## 3. Launch txAdmin

txAdmin is the official web interface for managing a FiveM server. It comes **pre-installed** – start the server in the control panel, open the txAdmin link and go through the setup wizard.

## 4. Choose a framework

txAdmin can install a server from **recipes**. The most common choices:

- **ESX Legacy** – the most widespread framework with a huge number of ready-made scripts.
- **QBCore** – a modern framework with a big community.
- **Qbox** – the successor to QBCore, focused on performance and clean code.

In our control panel each of them is also available as a **one-click install**, including a ready database.

## 5. Database

Frameworks need a MySQL/MariaDB database. It’s **included in your plan** – find the credentials in the Databases section of the panel and paste them into `server.cfg` (the connection string for `oxmysql`).

```ini
set mysql_connection_string "mysql://user:password@host/database?charset=utf8mb4"
```

## 6. Configure server.cfg

The basics worth editing:

- `sv_hostname` – the server name in the list.
- `sets tags` – tags for search.
- `sv_maxclients` – maximum players (per your license).
- `sv_licenseKey` – your license key.

## 7. Connect

Start the server, press F8 in the FiveM client and type `connect your-address`. Done – you’re on your own server!

## Tips for a stable RP server

1. **Watch resmon** – the `resmon` command in the client shows which scripts load the server.
2. **Don’t overdo MLOs and streamed assets** – they lengthen loading and use memory.
3. **Back up the database** – it’s backed up automatically with us, but take a manual backup before big changes.
4. **Update artifacts** – one click in the control panel.

Ready? [Pick a FiveM plan](/en/fivem-hosting/) – txAdmin, a database and attack protection are included.