FiveM is a platform that allows you to create multiplayer servers for the GTA V game. You can have fun moments in the GTA V world with your friends or community by setting up your own server. So, how to set up a GTA FiveM server on your hosting company? Here is a step-by-step installation guide.

1. Choose Your Hosting Company and Rent a Server

First, you will need to rent a VPS (Virtual Private Server) or Dedicated Server for the FiveM server. The power of the server is very important for the performance of the game. You will also need to get SSH access via the control panel.

2. Server Updates and Requirements

When you first access the server, you need to get the latest updates. You can use the following commands for this:

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sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
Then, we will install the necessary software. The following software is required for GTA FiveM:

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sudo apt install git screen mysql-server -y
3. Download FiveM Server Files

You can pull the FiveM server files to your server using Git. Follow the commands below:

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cd ~ git clone https://github.com/citizenfx/fivem.git cd fivem
4. Configure the Server

Once the server files are downloaded, you will need to configure your server. To do this, you will create and edit the server.cfg file:

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nano /fivem/server.cfg
You will need to make the following basic settings in this file:

hostname: Your server name

rcon_password: Administrator password

sv_maxclients: Maximum number of players

A sample server.cfg file:

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hostname "My First FiveM Server" rcon_password "your_rcon_password" sv_maxclients 32 sv_licenseKey "your_license_key"
5. Start the Server

Once you have completed the server configuration, you can start the server. Run the server in the background with the following command:

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cd /fivem screen -S fivem ./run.sh +exec server.cfg
Once the server is running, you can connect to your server via the FiveM client.

6. Connecting to the Server

When you start the server, you can connect to your server using the IP address of your FiveM client:

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connect [Server_IP_address]
7. Installing Mods and Resources

To add mods and additional resources to your server, you can place mods in the resources folder. After installing the mod, you should add the name of the mod to the server.cfg file:

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start mod_name
8. Server Management and Optimization

Once your server is active, you can add management tools and admin scripts to make your gaming experience more enjoyable. It is also useful to make optimizations to increase the performance of your server.

Conclusion

Now you have learned the necessary steps to set up your GTA FiveM server. Setting up a GTA FiveM server at a hosting company is quite easy! You can create a unique gaming experience by customizing your server with mods, resources and different settings. If you need more help, you can ask your questions during the installation stages!