Guides
Guides and tips all about game servers – for players looking for the right server and for owners who want to attract more players.
For players
Writing a whitelist application for a roleplay server: tips that work
How to write a whitelist application for a FiveM roleplay server: the usual process, a believable character backstory, common rules questions, prepping for the voice interview, and what to do if you get rejected.
Read more → FiveM · 7 min readHow to find the right FiveM roleplay server: serious, semi or fun RP?
Serious, semi or fun RP, whitelisted or open? Learn how to pick a FiveM roleplay server that fits your playstyle, how to vet it before you join and which red flags to watch out for.
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How to get more players on your FiveM server: 12 tips that actually work
Grow your FiveM server the honest way: 12 practical tips on the server list, onboarding, staff, events, Discord, streamers, votes and stats, plus why buying fake votes or players backfires.
Read more → FiveM · 7 min readHow to create a FiveM server: a step-by-step guide
Learn how to create your own FiveM server: license key, server artifacts, txAdmin, server.cfg, picking a framework, security basics and getting your server listed, step by step.
Read more → FiveM · 6 min readESX vs. QBCore vs. Qbox: which FiveM framework should you choose?
A fair look at ESX, QBCore and Qbox: what a FiveM framework actually does, where each one shines, and which fits your first server, a migration or a custom dev team.
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