How to Install a FiveM Server with txAdmin on an Ubuntu VPS

Hosting a FiveM GTA V multiplayer or Roleplay (RP) server on a Cubes Hosting Ubuntu VPS gives you full root control, high single-core CPU performance, custom resource limits, and complete access to txAdmin—the official web-based server management panel for FiveM.

This step-by-step guide will walk you through installing FXServer artifacts, setting up a MariaDB database, opening firewall ports, and configuring txAdmin on Ubuntu 22.04 or 24.04 LTS.

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• A Cubes Hosting Linux VPS running Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or 24.04 LTS.
• An SSH client (Terminal, PowerShell, or PuTTY) with root or sudo access.
• A free Cfx.re License Key from Cfx.re Keymaster.

Step 1: Update System Packages & Install Dependencies

Connect to your VPS via SSH and run the following command to update your system packages and install required dependencies:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
sudo apt install -y curl git jq screen tar xz-utils mariadb-server ufw

Step 2: Configure MariaDB (MySQL Database)

Most FiveM frameworks (like QBCore or ESX Legacy) require a MySQL database to store player inventories, vehicles, and character data.

1. Secure MariaDB Installation:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

(Press Enter for current password, set a root password, and answer Y to all security prompts).

2. Create the FiveM Database & User:

Log in to the MariaDB terminal:

sudo mysql -u root -p

Execute the following SQL commands:

CREATE DATABASE fivem_db;
CREATE USER 'fivem_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'YourStrongPassword123!';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON fivem_db.* TO 'fivem_user'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;

(Replace YourStrongPassword123! with a secure password).

Step 3: Download and Extract FiveM Server Artifacts (FXServer)

1. Create a dedicated directory for your FiveM server files:

   mkdir -p /home/fivem/server && cd /home/fivem/server
   

2. Visit the FiveM Linux Artifacts Repository to copy the URL of the latest Recommended build.
3. Download and extract the FXServer build:

   # Download FXServer artifacts (replace URL with latest recommended build)
   wget https://runtime.fivem.net/artifacts/fivem/build_progen_linux/master/latest/fx.tar.xz
   
   # Extract the archive
   tar -xvf fx.tar.xz
   

Step 4: Open Firewall Ports (UFW)

FiveM requires specific TCP and UDP ports opened in the firewall for players and txAdmin to connect:

# Allow FiveM game server ports
sudo ufw allow 30120/tcp
sudo ufw allow 30120/udp

# Allow txAdmin web panel port
sudo ufw allow 40120/tcp

# Enable UFW firewall if not already active
sudo ufw enable

Step 5: Launch FXServer & Initial txAdmin Setup

1. Start FXServer from your server directory:

   cd /home/fivem/server && ./run.sh
   

2. Look at your terminal output. You will see a message similar to:

   [txAdmin] Initialization PIN: 1234
   [txAdmin] Open http://YOUR_VPS_IP:40120/ in your browser to configure txAdmin.
   

3. Open a browser and navigate to: http://YOUR_VPS_IP:40120/
4. Enter the 4-digit PIN displayed in your terminal.
5. Click Link Account to log in with your Cfx.re Forum account.
6. Set a master password for txAdmin and follow the setup wizard:
   • Server Name: Enter your community server title.
   • Deployment Type: Choose Popular Template (e.g. QBCore Framework, ESX Legacy, or CFX Default).
   • Database Settings: Enter the database details created in Step 2 (Database Name: fivem_db, User: fivem_user, Password: YourStrongPassword123!).
   • License Key: Paste your key from Cfx.re Keymaster.
7. Click Save & Run Server!

Step 6: Run FiveM 24/7 in the Background (Systemd Service)

To ensure your FiveM server remains online 24/7 and restarts automatically if your VPS reboots:

1. Stop the current running console session (CTRL + C).
2. Create a systemd service file:

   sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/fivem.service
   

3. Paste the following service configuration:

   [Unit]
   Description=FiveM FXServer with txAdmin
   After=network.target mariadb.service
   
   [Service]
   Type=simple
   User=root
   WorkingDirectory=/home/fivem/server
   ExecStart=/home/fivem/server/run.sh
   Restart=on-failure
   KillMode=process
   
   [Install]
   WantedBy=multi-user.target
   

4. Save and close (CTRL + O, Enter, CTRL + X).
5. Reload systemd daemon, enable, and start FiveM:

   sudo systemctl daemon-reload
   sudo systemctl enable fivem
   sudo systemctl start fivem
   

6. Check FiveM server status:

   sudo systemctl status fivem
   

Conclusion

Your FiveM server and txAdmin panel are now running 24/7 on your Cubes Hosting Ubuntu VPS! Access your txAdmin web panel at http://YOUR_VPS_IP:40120 to manage resources, add scripts, inspect player logs, and configure your GTA RP community!