Installation
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:::info
- We highly recommend using txAdmin to install your FiveM server.
- For detailed instructions, refer to Setting up a server using txAdmin. :::
:::danger[XAMPP IS NOT SUPPORTED AND SHOULD NEVER EVEN BE USED.]
- We expect you to already have
MariaDBinstalled. - Please download
MariaDBfrom the official website: MariaDB Downloads. :::
Installation Steps > 1. Download the server
Download the latest FiveM artifacts and extract the files. Do not use the buttons at the top. Download directly from the list.

Installation Steps > 2. Extract the artifacts
Now extract the server.7z with any archive manager of your choosing. We recommend using 7-Zip. Extract it as /server so you keep the server folder name.
Installation Steps > 3. Starting the server
Open the folder you just extracted it to. It should look a little like this. And then run FXServer.exe.

Installation Steps > 4. Start the recipe installation
Run FXServer.exe to start txAdmin and follow all the steps.
Installation Steps > 5. Deploy the recipe
When prompted, select Popular Recipes and then QBox Framework:

Installation Steps > 6. Run the server
Once you have completed all of the installation steps, run the server.