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Featured • February 25, 2025

How to Protect Your FiveM Server From DDoS Attacks

February 25, 2025 • 2 min read

How to Protect Your FiveM Server From DDoS Attacks

FiveM is a modification for the popular open-world video game Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) that allows players to create and join custom multiplayer servers. The mod adds a range of features and functionality to the game, including the ability to play on dedicated servers, new game modes and gameplay mechanics, and custom player skins and vehicles. FiveM also allows players to use custom scripts and modifications to alter and enhance the gameplay experience on their servers. The mod is available f

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May 14, 2024 • 3 min read

How to Setup FiveM Reverse Proxy for DDoS Attacks

FiveM is a modification framework for the popular video game Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) that enables players to create and join custom multiplayer servers. It’s developed by CitizenFX Collective and allows for a wide range of gameplay experiences beyond the official GTA Online servers provided by Rockstar Games. FiveM servers offer unique game modes, custom content, and immersive role-playing experiences. What are FiveM DDoS Attacks? Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks pose a substan

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May 14, 2024 • 2 min read

How to Protect Your FiveM Windows VPS From DDoS Attacks

FiveM is a modification framework for the popular video game Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) that enables players to create and join custom multiplayer servers. It’s developed by CitizenFX Collective and allows for a wide range of gameplay experiences beyond the official GTA Online servers provided by Rockstar Games. FiveM servers offer unique game modes, custom content, and immersive role-playing experiences. What Are Fivem DDoS Attacks and Why Are They an Issue? Distributed Denial of Service (DD

April 11, 2024 • 10 min read

How To Create a FiveM Server (2024 Updated!)

FiveM is a popular GTA V modification that allows you to customize your gameplay experience with different mods. You can create a FiveM server that allows you and your friends to play. Making a FiveM server is a great way to keep your GTA V gameplay fresh and new. There are many different mods available for FiveM, so you can customize your server to fit your own needs. Whether you’re looking for a new challenge or just want to have some fun with your friends, FiveM is a great option. Yo

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February 12, 2024 • 6 min read

How to Create a FiveM Server on a Windows VPS

Introduction In this tutorial, we’ll be guiding you through the process of creating a FiveM server on a Windows VPS. We recommend purchasing a Game VPS from Iceline Hosting, as we’ve rigorously tested numerous hardware to ensure that your game server will perform at it’s best! Please follow the instructions below to setup a FiveM server on a Windows VPS. We recommend opening this tutorial URL directly on the VPS Connecting to Remote Desktop First, you'll need to connect to your VPS using R

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January 4, 2023 • 2 min read

How to Setup FiveM™ Server Port-Forwarding

What is a firewall? A firewall is a software (or hardware) security component used to filter traffic on a computer network based on configured rules. It can be used to secure access to a privileged resource, or filter undesirable traffic from the internet. In this guide, we will explain how to setup port-forwarding to your FiveM server. By default, Windows Server comes with strict firewall rules applied to inbound traffic, so to run a FiveM server accessible over the internet some

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November 29, 2022 • 4 min read

How to Install Tokovoip on Your FiveM Server

TokoVOIP is a FiveM Server resource and TeamSpeak3 plugin that allows the integration between both of them, working as a viable alternative for voice chat. It supports phone calls and has a radio system alongside radio effects, and it is fully compatible with OneSync so you can use it with as many players as you want Players will need to download the TokoVOIP TeamSpeak3 plugin on their end and join the designated ‘waiting’ TeamSpeak3 channel after they’re on the FiveM server, the script

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November 29, 2022 • 3 min read

How to Install MySQL Async on Your FiveM Server

MySQL Async is a FiveM Server and RedM Server resource that works like a MySQL library, allowing interactions between a local or remote database and the resources, making them include new features and store information It’s a dependency for frameworks like ESX and EssentialMode because through this library they can store the data from each user in a database (such as the name, money, jobs, properties, identifier, and their last location), access and modify them, all in an automatic and a

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March 11, 2022 • 2 min read

How to Install OxMySQL on Your FiveM Server

What is OxMySQL? This guide will cover the basic installation for OxMySQL on a FiveM server. OxMySQL is an alternative to other database wrappers such as GhmattiMySQL or MySQL Async. Features include; improved performance and compatibility, resolves issues when using MySQL 8.0, returns callbacks immediately – removing up to 50ms overhead and more. If you are looking to start a server for FiveM or RedM Server, Iceline Hosting can help! We offer game hosting services for a variety of

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February 28, 2022 • 2 min read

How to Switch FiveM Build

Here at Iceline Hosting, our Game Panel offers many features such as the ability to be able to change your game build quickly and easily. Your game build is the version of Grand Theft Auto: Online that your server is running (e.g: Diamond Casino Heist Update, Cayo Perico Heist etc). Our servers come defaulted to game build 1604 as this is the preference for most players/developers. If you’d like to find out how to switch your FiveM game build, look no further than this tutorial. How

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February 27, 2022 • 3 min read

How to Install QBCore Framework on Your FiveM server

What is QBCore? QBCore is a FiveM server framework, previously known as ‘qbus’. It has since been revamped and continues to be maintained/updated regularly. QBCore offers; no database dependency for static data such as items, jobs, vehicles etc. The use of MySQL2, easily accessible and very expandable player metadata, a surplus amount of scripts meant for great roleplay interactions and many more features we’re sure you’ll love. If you’re looking for some guidance with the installation o

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October 3, 2021 • 3 min read

How to Install EasyAdmin on Your FiveM Server

What is EasyAdmin? If you’re unfamiliar with EasyAdmin, it’s a highly customizable administration tool that can be utilized on both FiveM Servers and RedM Servers. Features include; basic administration (kick, ban, mute, teleport, etc), the ability to screenshot from another player’s point of view, and a report/admin call system. These are just a few of the features that EasyAdmin offers, so if you want to know how to install this resource, be sure to give the following tutorial a read.

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October 2, 2021 • 3 min read

How to Install vMenu on Your FiveM Server

What is vMenu? vMenu is a server-sided menu/trainer for FiveM servers that includes permissions and configuration support. Although vMenu is very customizable, some of the features include player options (god mode, heal, set health, wanted level, never wanted, etc.), advanced MP character customization, and many vehicle options, including saving cars. At Iceline Hosting, we offer server hosting for FiveM™. Start your server now and learn how to install vMenu! How to Install

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January 14, 2021 • 2 min read

How to Install ESX on Your FiveM Server

What’s ESX? ESX(also known as es_extended) is an RPG Framework for FiveM servers, a must-have for roleplay servers and one of the most popular scripts in the community, most of the FiveM servers use ESX for their grand quantity of functions and possibilities like jobs and economy which contributes to bringing life to the city! Furthermore, you’re not limited only to the options offered by this mod, you can also use it along with other popular mods like FivePD or vMenu to further imp

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November 27, 2020 • 1 min read

How To Adapt Your Scripts For FiveM OneSync

What is OneSync in FiveM™? OneSync is a workaround created by FiveM™ to provide the ability to play with more than 32 players in one session of your FiveM™ server hosting. GTA V / Rockstar has only 32 players in one session by default and does not support more than that. To use OneSync, you need a Patreon subscription from CitizenFX. How to Adapt Your Script? If you want to start using OneSync on your FiveM™ server hosting and you notice that some of your scripts no longer work, this is

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August 18, 2020 • 1 min read

How to Install ELS Serverside Script for FiveM

Why Install ELS for Your Server? ELS is a plugin that will sync SP ELS vehicles across your entire FiveM Server! What does ELS do? ELS takes vehicle lights and can make them brighter, sound different, etc… They are useful in most RP servers to make the server have more “realism”. How to Install ELS for FiveM? 1. Navigate to https://github.com/MrDaGree/ELS-FiveM there you will download this plugin and extract it onto your PC. 2. Next, Place the plugin into your servers resources folder.

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August 17, 2020 • 1 min read

How to Add Jobs to Your FiveM™ Server

Why Add Jobs to Your Server? Adding jobs to your FiveM Server can make the world your playing in more immersive. Jobs also create activities for your players to jump on and do to earn in-game cash! In this tutorial, we are going to show you how to add some basic jobs to your server. In this case, we will be using esx_policejob How to Add Jobs **Make sure to download the plugin’s dependencies as well.** es_extended, esx_billing, esx_vehicleshop There are also some more that you may wan

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July 1, 2020 • 2 min read

FiveM Startup on Your Windows VPS

Requirements for the Installation 1. Git. 2. Visual C++ Redistributable 2019 or newer. * The requirements have to be installed on the VPS. How to Install a Fivem Server on Your VPS. 1. On your VPS, create a new folder on disk C: and name it as you’d like. 2. Download the latest recommended version from the windows server artifacts-list. 3. Extract the build you downloaded into the folder you first created. (Use WinRAR or 7-Zip) 4. Select the folder you hav

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July 1, 2020 • 1 min read

FivePD Callout Installation - FiveM Server

Introduction FivePD callouts are very easy to install onto your FiveM server. Just follow these simple steps and you will be set up in no time. Getting a Callout Callouts are most commonly found on the GTA Police Mods website. Here, you can navigate to the downloads page and select the callout you wish to add to your server. 1. Navigate to the GPM FivePD Downloads page. 2. Find a callout you wish to download. 3. Register for an account. This allows you to download files

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June 29, 2020 • 1 min read

FivePD Police Radio Setup - FiveM Server

What is FivePD Police Radio? FivePD Police Radio is an alternative to the default menus which comes with FivePD. You can call services to your location quickly, without any of the inconvenience of needing to search through the correct menus with the added benefit of a custom GUI to make the experience even more immersive. Installation 1. Ensure that you have at least FivePD version 1.1 installed. 2. Install the latest version of the plugin. 3. Make sure you read through the

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June 26, 2020 • 1 min read

How to Set Yourself as a Superadmin in Your FiveM™ Server

What Is a Superadmin in FiveM? FiveM has implemented a number of open- and admin commands in the server by default. With superadmin, you can execute specific commands such as /noclip, /ban, /kick and more. Superadmin commands allow you to moderate your FiveM server. How to Set Yourself as a Superadmin in Your ESX v2 FiveM Server? 1. Join your server via FiveM. 2. When fully loaded, press the arrow up until the player’s dialog appears. (Otherwise try F10 or F11) 3. In th

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June 26, 2020 • 1 min read

How to Add EUP to Your FiveM Server

What is EUP? EUP is an all-in-one clothing stream pack, that contains a lot of Emergency uniforms. It also comes with a menu, so you can choose out of the big variety of pre-made uniforms. The clothes that are inside of the EUP pack is a high-quality pack. and it can improve the roleplay in your server. How to Install EUP on Your FiveM Server 1. Make sure your server has (at least) the “FiveM Element Club Argentum 💿”. 2. Download the EUP resource from this link (htt

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June 26, 2020 • 1 min read

How to Fix the FiveM™ Server "Failed to Getinfo" Error

What Is the “Failed to Getinfo” Error? When hosting your own FiveM server, you may run into an error that states “Failed to getinfo after 3 attempts”. No need to worry, this is a very common error for FiveM servers that happens to many clients. How Do You Fix the “Failed to Getinfo” Error? 1. Right-click on the FiveM shortcut on your desktop or on your taskbar, click “Properties” 2. Next, You will see an option for “Open file location” click on that and it will op

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June 26, 2020 • 1 min read

How to Update Your FiveM™ Server Artifact Files

What Are FiveM Server Artifacts? FiveM server artifacts are the “version” of your FiveM server. Every FiveM artifact update includes a fix for a certain issue or just a general update. It’s very important to update your server artifacts every once in a while because they could contain fixes for server issues and more. How to Update Your FiveM Server Artifacts (Game Panel) Please ensure you make a backup of your files before continuing with the following steps just in case any

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June 26, 2020 • 1 min read

How to Add Y-Maps to Your FiveM™ Server

What is a Y-Map/MLO? A Y-Map/MLO is a GTA interior that is created in a program called CodeWalker this allows you to make Interiors/edit. An interior is a unique thing, that makes your FiveM server look different from others! How to Manually Install a Y-Map (Game Panel) 1. Download a YMAP/MLO you would like from here. 2. Navigate to the File Management tab and Create a Directory and name it addon-maps. 3. Connect to the SFTP using FileZilla, drag the YMAP-MLO into your addon

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June 26, 2020 • 1 min read

How to Install FivePD on Your FiveM Server

How to Install FivePD 1. Download the latest version of the FivePD resource. 2. Upload the folder into your server using an SFTP browser. 3. Run the query of the SQL file provided in the server’s database. 4. In the config.json that is in the resource, change the default connection details to your server’s database connection details. 5. Go to your server.cfg and add “start FivePD” 6. Restart your FiveM server. How to Run an SQL Query (HeidiSQL) 1. Connect to your

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June 26, 2020 • 1 min read

How to Install Resources Into Your FiveM Server

What is a Resource? A Resource is also known as a script and is an add-on modification for servers in the FiveM™ Community. Some of the more popular scripts include things such as ESX and vRP, These scripts enhance FiveM™ server hosting servers at Iceline Hosting to give the server other features such as money and food systems. **Disclaimer** This video was recorded on an old version of the Game Panel, looks may vary to the updated panel. However, The steps required are

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June 26, 2020 • 2 min read

How to configure vMenu Permissions on Your FiveM Server

vMenu Permissions In this tutorial, you will learn how to configure and run your vMenu on a FiveM Server. There will be multiple examples of what you must do so it can work correctly. If this tutorial is followed correctly, you will have no issues with running this resource on your FiveM Server Hosting server from Iceline Hosting. Please remember to not set any permissions to deny inside the permissions.cfg Installing vMenu * First, let’s go ahead and download vMenu from

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June 26, 2020 • 2 min read

How to Add an Addon Vehicle Onto Your FiveM Server

What Is an Addon Vehicle? An addon vehicle is a vehicle that when added to your FiveM™ server hosting server, it doesn’t take one of the regular GTA 5 car slots, but adds an additional slot only for itself. Addon vehicles are recommended because they are not spawned in the game by default, which can help reduce the server lag unlike changing default GTA 5 vehicles. You can also set a custom name for your addon vehicle and edit it’s handling. How to Add an Addon Vehicle Onto Yo

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June 26, 2020 • 1 min read

How to Change Slots on Your FiveM Server

What Are Slots? Slots are the number of players that can join your FiveM server at one time. If you set your player slots at 32, 32 players will be able to join your FiveM™ server hosting server from Iceline Hosting. How to Change Slots on Your FiveM Server (Game Panel) 1. Login to your control panel 2. Go to “Configuration” 3. Go to “Startup Parameters” 4. Change the slots at “Max Players” 5. Save and restart your FiveM server How to Change Slots on Your Server (VPS)

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June 26, 2020 • 1 min read

How to Change Server License Key on Your FiveM Server

What Is a FiveM License Key? FiveM license keys authenticate the FiveM server and depending on the license key type, it can provide your FiveM server with different benefits. You need a FiveM license key to run your server and to join your server. Don’t have a FiveM™ server? Check out our Server Hosting for FiveM™ at Iceline Hosting How to Generate a License Key 1. Go to the Iceline Game Panel and select your FiveM™ server 2. Go to the Startup tab (You may need to use th

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June 26, 2020 • 1 min read

How to Setup Your Database on Your FiveM Server

What Is a Database? A database is a place for your FiveM™ server to store it’s data in an organized way that it can read and use later on. You will need a database to store your player’s data, such as the items they have, their money, and more. How to Create a Database 1. Head to the Iceline Panel and click on your server hosting for FiveM™. 2. To the right of your console tab, go to the “Databases” tab. (You may have to use the scroll bar on the top to see it) 3. To the rig