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Guide on Configuring Your FiveM Server

Learn where to manage your FiveM configuration, resources, server name, and common settings.

HorizonNode
HorizonNode Staff August 15, 2026

Where FiveM Configuration Is Stored

Most FiveM configuration is managed through your server configuration file and startup variables. The exact file name can vary by setup, but server.cfg is commonly used.

  1. Open your HorizonNode FiveM server.
  2. Go to Files.
  3. Locate your main FiveM configuration file.
  4. Open it in the file editor.
Console
Files
Databases
Schedules
Users
Backups
Network
Startup
Settings

File Manager

Open your FiveM configuration file and edit only the settings you understand.

Common file: server.cfg

Common Settings

Typical settings include the server display name, endpoint ports, resource startup entries, tags, locale, and other FiveM options.

# Example resource entries ensure mapmanager ensure chat ensure spawnmanager # Your own resources can be started with: ensure resource_name

After Making Changes

  1. Save the file.
  2. Restart the server.
  3. Watch the console for configuration or resource errors.
Make small changes.Edit one group of settings at a time so it is easier to identify what caused an error.
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