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General Server Administration on a FiveM Server

Last updated on Feb 13, 2025

In this tutorial, you'll learn essential server administration tasks for your FiveM server using the VolticHost Game Panel. Manage resources, configure settings, perform backups, and monitor performance to ensure a smooth gaming experience. 🚀

📌 Prerequisites

  • A FiveM server purchased at VolticHost.com

  • Access to the VolticHost Game Panel

  • Basic knowledge of server administration and file management

  • Familiarity with FiveM resource management and configuration

1️⃣ First Step - Accessing the VolticHost Game Panel and File Manager

  1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

  2. Navigate to the File Manager from the main dashboard to review your server’s directory structure.

  3. Familiarize yourself with key folders such as /resources/, /server.cfg, and other configuration files.

  4. Explore available tools for uploading, editing, and managing server files.

✅ Successfully accessed the VolticHost Game Panel and reviewed server files!

2️⃣ Next Step - Managing Server Resources and Configuration

  1. Open the server.cfg file in your server’s root directory via the File Manager.

  2. Edit key settings such as the server hostname, maximum clients, and RCON password:

    sv_hostname "My Custom FiveM Server"
sv_maxclients 32
rcon_password "your_secure_rcon_password"

  3. Review your installed resources in the /resources/ folder. Enable or disable resources as needed by modifying the server.cfg (e.g., adding start resource_name).

  4. Save your changes and restart your server from the VolticHost Game Panel to apply updates.

✅ Server resources and configuration updated successfully!

3️⃣ Next Step - Creating Backups and Monitoring Performance

  1. Navigate to the Backups section on the VolticHost Game Panel.

  2. Create a backup of your current server configuration and resource files.

  3. Regularly review server logs and performance metrics available in the panel to monitor CPU, memory, and network usage.

  4. Use performance insights to optimize resource usage and troubleshoot any issues that arise.

✅ Backups created and server performance monitored successfully!

🎉 Conclusion

You have now successfully mastered general server administration on your FiveM server using the VolticHost Game Panel! With effective resource management, proper configuration, and regular backups, your server is well-prepared to deliver a stable and engaging roleplay experience. 🚀

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.