> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.rhqnetwork.biz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.rhqnetwork.biz/rhq-docs-en/game-hosting/fivem.md).

# FiveM server

Create and configure a FiveM (GTA V) server on RHQ Game Hosting.

FiveM is the multiplayer modification for GTA V. Your server runs on our game panel (Pterodactyl).

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### Get a license key

Create a free key at [portal.cfx.re](https://portal.cfx.re) under **Server → Registration keys** and copy it.
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### Enter the key in the panel

Open your server in the game panel, go to **Startup** and paste the key in the license field.
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### Start the server

Press **Start** and wait for the console to finish loading. The first start downloads the server artifacts.
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### Configure it

In the **Files** tab edit `server.cfg`: set `sv_hostname`, `sv_maxclients` and the resources you want to start with `ensure resource_name`.
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### Join

Open FiveM, press **F8** and type:

```
connect YOUR_SERVER_IP:30120
```

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## Ports

| Port    | Protocol    | Use             |
| ------- | ----------- | --------------- |
| `30120` | TCP and UDP | Game connection |

Your assigned ports are always visible in the panel and may differ from these defaults.

## Adding resources

Upload the resource folder to `resources/` in the **Files** tab, add `ensure folder_name` to `server.cfg` and restart.

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Prefer to run FiveM on your own VPS? See [FXServer on Windows](/rhq-docs-en/game-hosting/fxserver-windows.md) or [FXServer on Linux](/rhq-docs-en/game-hosting/fxserver-linux.md).
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Only install resources from sources you trust. A malicious resource can run code on your server.
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