How to Install a FiveM Server on Linux

How to Install a FiveM Server on Linux

FiveM is a modification framework for Grand Theft Auto V that allows you to play on customized multiplayer servers. This guide will walk you through setting up your own FiveM server on a Linux system.

Prerequisites

• A Linux server (Ubuntu 20.04/22.04 recommended)
• At least 4GB RAM (8GB recommended for better performance)
• 50GB+ free disk space
• Root or sudo access
• Basic knowledge of Linux command line

Installation Steps

Step 1: Update System Packages

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

sudo apt install -y wget tar git libatomic1 libc6 libcurl4 libgcc1 libgconf-2-4 liblua5.3-0 libstdc++6 libuv1

Step 3: Download FiveM Server Files

wget https://runtime.fivem.net/artifacts/fivem/build_proot_linux/master/[LATEST_BUILD]/fx.tar.xz

Replace [LATEST_BUILD] with the latest build number from FiveM artifacts page

Step 4: Extract FiveM Files

tar -xvf fx.tar.xz

Step 5: Run the Server

./run.sh

The first run will download additional files and may take several minutes.

Step 6: Configure Your Server

Edit the server.cfg file:

nano server-data/server.cfg

Basic configuration should include:

# Server name
sets sv_hostname "My FiveM Server"

# Maximum players
sets sv_maxClients 32

# License key (get from https://keymaster.fivem.net)
sv_licenseKey "your-license-key-here"

Step 7: Start Your Server

./run.sh +exec server.cfg

Troubleshooting

• Ports not open: Ensure ports 30120 (TCP/UDP) are open in your firewall
• Permission denied: Run chmod +x run.sh and ensure files are owned by your user
• Server not showing in list: Verify your license key is valid and ports are forwarded correctly

Conclusion

You now have a basic FiveM server running on Linux. For more advanced configuration, consider adding resources, setting up databases, and implementing admin tools.