[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":51},["ShallowReactive",2],{"site":3,"blog-post-en-fivem-server-hosting-rent":15,"blog-slug-site":44,"blog-scripts-en-fivem-server-hosting-rent":50},{"site":4,"contact":10,"seo":13,"payment":14},{"name":5,"host":6,"default_locale":7,"locales":8},"X3D Developer","fivem.x3d-developer.com","th",[7,9],"en",{"discord_invite":11,"email":12,"line":12},"https:\u002F\u002Fdiscord.gg\u002FNA5kPVynFv","",{"google_site_verification":12,"bing_site_verification":12},{"bank_name":12,"account_name":12,"account_no":12,"promptpay_id":12},{"post":16,"html":21,"others":22,"productSlugs":43},{"slug":17,"title":18,"description":19,"date":20},"fivem-server-hosting-rent","Renting a FiveM server host: VPS, dedicated or game panel, specs by player count, rough prices and a checklist before you pay (2026)","A 2026 guide to FiveM server hosting: machine rent vs slot fees (Element Club), how many players are free, the specs that matter most (single-thread CPU, NVMe, DDoS protection), rough specs from 32 to 2,048 players, game panel vs VPS vs dedicated, approximate monthly prices, and a 9-point checklist before paying.","2026-10-07","\u003Cp>The monthly cost of a FiveM server has two parts people often mix up: \u003Cstrong>machine rent\u003C\u002Fstrong> (paid to your host) and \u003Cstrong>slots\u003C\u002Fstrong> (paid to Cfx.re through Element Club when you need more players than the free limit). This guide separates them, then helps you pick a machine for your player count.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>The specs and rental prices here are \u003Cstrong>estimates\u003C\u002Fstrong> from several hosts, not official Cfx.re figures. Use them as a starting point and always measure with your own scripts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-you-need-wherever-you-host\">What you need wherever you host\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>A free server key\u003C\u002Fstrong> from portal.cfx.re\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>The free limit\u003C\u002Fstrong>: per fivem.net\u002Fserver-hosting, \u003Cstrong>up to 48 players with OneSync\u003C\u002Fstrong> at no cost from Cfx.re\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>More than 48 players\u003C\u002Fstrong> needs Element Club (USD per month before VAT, checked 7 Oct 2026):\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"table-scroll\">\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Tier\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Price\u002Fmonth\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Slots\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Argentum\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>15 USD\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>64\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Aurum\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>25 USD\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>128 (OneSync Infinity)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Platinum\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>50 USD\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>2,048 (OneSync Infinity)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>Perks can take up to 6 hours to activate after subscribing. Ask your host whether a plan includes Element Club or you subscribe yourself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In \u003Ccode>server.cfg\u003C\u002Fcode>: servers above 32 players need OneSync, and above 64 need \u003Ccode>onesync on\u003C\u002Fcode>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"windows-or-linux\">Windows or Linux\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>FXServer runs on both, but the Cfx.re docs call Linux a "courtesy port" because of distribution compatibility issues. If your team isn't comfortable with Linux, Windows is simpler. If you choose Linux, use a distribution your host already supports for FiveM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"the-specs-that-matter-most\">The specs that matter most\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Per-core CPU speed (single-thread).\u003C\u002Fstrong> Most of a FiveM server's main work runs on one thread, so a high-clock CPU with fewer cores usually beats many slow cores. Always ask for the exact CPU model before renting\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>NVMe\u003C\u002Fstrong> storage: the database and resource loading are many times faster than on SATA SSDs or HDDs\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>RAM\u003C\u002Fstrong> enough for FXServer, the database and txAdmin not to fight\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Network and DDoS protection\u003C\u002Fstrong> that covers the game's UDP traffic, not just websites. Ask what kind\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Distance to your players\u003C\u002Fstrong>: for Thai players, a machine in Thailand or Singapore is usually far better than Europe or the US. Test ping from several home ISPs before deciding\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"rough-specs-by-player-count\">Rough specs by player count\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"table-scroll\">\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Players\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Type\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Rough starting spec\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Up to 32\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>VPS\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>2–4 high-clock vCPU, 8–16 GB RAM, NVMe\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>64–128\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>strong VPS or dedicated\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>4–8 high-clock cores, 16–32 GB RAM, NVMe\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>128–500\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>dedicated\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>8–12 high-clock cores, 32 GB+ RAM, NVMe\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>1,000–2,048\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>several high-clock dedicated machines\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>no reliable public spec; load-test for real and move the database and voice off the game machine\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>Hosts' own guides disagree on RAM (for 64 players some say 16 GB, others 32 GB), and the number and weight of your scripts matter as much as player count. For a 2,000-player city, see the full structure in \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fopen-fivem-server-budget\u002F\">what it costs to open a FiveM server\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Ffivem-voice-stutter-pma-voice\u002F\">voice stutter with pma-voice\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"which-kind-of-hosting\">Which kind of hosting\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"table-scroll\">\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Type\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Best for\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Pros\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Watch out for\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Game panel\u003C\u002Fstrong> (rented by slot)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>beginners, small servers\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>quick setup, a control panel, some include DDoS protection and backups\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>little control, usually priced per slot on a shared CPU\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>VPS\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>test servers, up to roughly 150 players\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>low starting price, root access\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>the physical machine is shared, so performance can swing\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Dedicated\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>above roughly 150 players and big cities\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>the whole CPU is yours, steady performance\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>costs more, you run the system yourself\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Colocation\u003C\u002Fstrong> (your own hardware)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>teams with a sysadmin\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>full control, can pick a Thai data centre\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>you handle hardware and DDoS yourself\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"rough-monthly-prices\">Rough monthly prices\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>USD per month from some hosts' pricing pages (roughly 35 THB per USD):\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Game panel\u003C\u002Fstrong>: one example runs about 9 USD (10 slots) to 37 USD (48 slots) per 30 days ≈ 300–1,300 THB\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>VPS\u003C\u002Fstrong>: about 15–60 USD ≈ 500–2,100 THB\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Dedicated\u003C\u002Fstrong> (128–512 players): about 80–150 USD ≈ 2,800–5,300 THB\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>1,000+ players\u003C\u002Fstrong>: much higher, depending on how many machines and whether the database and voice are split out\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Add Element Club above 48 players, plus domain and backup costs if the plan doesn't include them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"a-9-point-checklist-before-paying\">A 9-point checklist before paying\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>Which CPU model, at what clock (not just "4 vCPU")\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Where is the data centre, and what's the ping from Thai home internet\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>What DDoS protection, and does it cover the game's UDP traffic\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Unmetered bandwidth or a cap\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Is the disk NVMe, and how big\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Is txAdmin supported, with full file access\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>How often are automatic backups taken, and how many are kept\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Is Element Club included, or do you subscribe yourself\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>How do you cancel, and can you move out easily\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"faq\">FAQ\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>How much does renting a FiveM server cost?\u003C\u002Fstrong> — Small servers start at a few hundred THB a month (game panel\u002FVPS), public servers in the thousands, and 1,000+-player cities in the tens of thousands, plus Element Club above 48 players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Do I have to pay for Element Club?\u003C\u002Fstrong> — Not up to 48 players. Beyond that you need a tier that covers your slot count.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Can I host on my own PC instead?\u003C\u002Fstrong> — Yes, for testing or playing with friends: open port 30120 and keep the PC on. A server open to the public should be rented. Details in \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fopen-fivem-server-budget\u002F\">what it costs to open a FiveM server\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Don't want to set it up yourself?\u003C\u002Fstrong> — The X3D team offers \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fen\u002Fservices\u002Fserver-setup\u002F\">FiveM server setup\u003C\u002Fa>: ESX + txAdmin, database and performance tuning. To configure txAdmin yourself, see the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Ftxadmin-fivem-guide\u002F\">txAdmin guide\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[23,29,34,38],{"slug":24,"title":25,"description":26,"date":27,"updated":28},"open-fivem-server-budget","How Much Does It Cost to Open a FiveM Server, and What Do You Need? From 32 Players to a 2,000-Player City (2026)","The essential scripts to launch a FiveM server in 2026 with budgets at three scales: starter 32–64, public 128–500, and a 1,000–2,048-player city (Element Club Platinum, dedicated hardware, separate voice and database, staff). Which parts free scripts cover, which are worth paying for, and which must be rewritten once you reach two thousand players.","2026-09-15","2026-10-14",{"slug":30,"title":31,"description":32,"date":33},"fivem-voice-stutter-pma-voice","FiveM voice stutter: is it really bandwidth? pma-voice\u002FMumble explained, and when a separate voice server is worth it (2026)","Choppy, robotic or delayed voice in FiveM is rarely bandwidth on a 64–128 slot server, but on 1,000–2,048 slots bandwidth and CPU are real. How pma-voice and the Mumble server built into FXServer move audio, real bandwidth math in Mbps, how to tell player vs server vs route problems, the pma-voice settings that cut load immediately, and when an external Mumble server pays off, with setup.","2026-09-27",{"slug":35,"title":36,"description":37,"date":20},"txadmin-fivem-guide","What is txAdmin and how to set it up: a txAdmin guide for FiveM server owners (scheduled restarts, HWID bans, in-game menu)","A 2026 txAdmin guide for FiveM servers: what txAdmin is, first login (port 40120 and the setup PIN), recipe-based server install, scheduled restarts and warnings, HWID bans, the \u002Ftx in-game menu, admin permissions, the events your scripts can use, and how to lock down the web panel.",{"slug":39,"title":40,"description":41,"date":42,"updated":28},"fivem-server-security-without-anticheat","Basic FiveM server security without an anticheat — server.cfg hardening, anti money-dupe scripting and ban evasion (up to 2,000 players)","A free FiveM server security guide to do before you buy an anticheat: harden server.cfg (sv_entityLockdown, sv_filterRequestControl, networked sounds and phone explosions, sv_scriptHookAllowed), block the game events cheaters use to give or strip weapons and kick players out of vehicles, write economy scripts where the server decides the money so dupes stop, lock the economy before restarts, tie Discord and Rockstar license together against ban evasion, and keep logs that scale to a 2,000-player city.","2026-10-03",[],{"site":45,"contact":47,"seo":48,"payment":49},{"name":5,"host":6,"default_locale":7,"locales":46},[7,9],{"discord_invite":11,"email":12,"line":12},{"google_site_verification":12,"bing_site_verification":12},{"bank_name":12,"account_name":12,"account_no":12,"promptpay_id":12},[],1792316317451]