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How to create an GTA V server with DNSworld

Before Starting

Here are a few things to consider before starting a GTA V server through FiveM: You will need FiveM : Download Here (opens in a new tab)

FiveM Site

Make sure you have this GTA V Legacy edition installed. Currently FiveM does not support GTA V Enhanced version of the game at this time.

GTA V legacy

If you don't already have an account, click here to Sign up run your own FiveM GTA V server.

Server Setup

How to setup your server using the DNSworld dashboard.

Login

Log in into your account to access the DNSworld dashboard.

DNSworld Login

Activate Server

Once your account has been created and have logged-in, you will have to choose GTA V from the drop-down menu and press ACTIVATE BETA SERVER. This will automatically create your server.

Activate GTA V Server

Access your FiveM Key

Visit https://keymaster.fivem.net/ (opens in a new tab) and click sign in to have access to your FiveM server key.

FiveM Keymaster

Login to cfx.re

It will redirect you to log in where you can either use your current credentials or create an account on cfx.re if this is your first FiveM server.

FiveM Login

Create a new server

Once logged in, you will have to create your new first server by pressing on the + New Server button.

Create New Server

Enter Server Details

Enter your display name for your own record enabling you to easily access your server by setting an identifiable name in the text box as shown below.

Enter Server Details

Generate Server Key

Once you have set the identifiable name simply hit the generate button and wait a couple seconds for it to register a new server.

Generate Server Key

Copy Your Key

Under your server details simply click copy on your key to enable your clipboard to have your key details in which you will upload on your DNSworld GTA V server.

Copy Your Key

Return to DNSworld

Once complete go back to DNSworld https://dnsworld.io/dash (opens in a new tab) and click on manage servers on the left.

DNSworld Dashboard

Navigate to Your Server

Click on your GTA V server and direct yourself to the startup tab as shown below.

GTA V Server Dashboard

Paste Your Key

In this section of your dashboard, locate the FiveM License field and paste the key collected in Step 8. This will enable your DNSworld server to communicate with FiveM’s backend and successfully run your server.

Paste Your Key

Navigate to the Console

Once you have inserted the FiveM license in the text field, go back to the Console on the top hand ribbon.

GTA V Server Console

Start Your Server

At the bottom of the console press Start on the left-hand side. Please do keep in mind that the server is initializing, and it will take 1-3 minutes for the server to showcase progress in the console.

GTA V Server Console Start

Read FiveM Server URL

Once you see the console initialize completely and see the words

Authenticated with cfx.re simply click on the url attached to connect to your FiveM server.

GTA V Server Console Authenticated

Join Your Server

This will redirect you to a webpage where you can join the server by simply clicking on the pink URL which will automatically launch GTA V. Please ensure you give the page permissions to open applications on your computer.

Join Your Server

How to contact support

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