How to Install a QBCore Server on Windows VPS TxAdmin

This guide will walk you through the process of installing a QBCore Server on TXAdmin using XAMPP for the database, HeidiSQL for database management, and port forwarding on a Windows VPS.

✅ Prerequisites

• ✅ A Windows VPS (with RDP access).

• ✅ FiveM Artifacts downloaded.

• ✅ TXAdmin installed.

• ✅ XAMPP installed (for MySQL).

• ✅ HeidiSQL installed (for managing the database).

• ✅ Existing server files from TXAdmin.

🔹 Step 1: Install XAMPP and Configure MySQL

• Download & Install XAMPP from Apache Friends.

• During installation, next only and finish the following components:

• Start XAMPP Control Panel and click Start on MySQL and Apache.

🔹 Step 2: Install HeidiSQL & Connect to Database

1. Download & Install HeidiSQL from HeidiSQL Official Site.

2. Open HeidiSQL and create a new session:

   • Network Type: MySQL (TCP/IP)

   • Hostname/IP: 127.0.0.1

   • Username: root

   • Password: (leave empty by default)

   • Port: 3306

3. Click Open and select the qbcore database.

4. Import your QBCore SQL file (qbcore.sql) into the database

🔹 Step 3: Configure Server Files

• Download FiveM Artifacts from the official FiveM website.

• Extract them into your server directory (e.g., C:\QBCoreServer).

• Place your existing TXAdmin server files into the server directory.

• Edit the server.cfg and put your license key.

🔹 Step 4: Set Up TXAdmin

• Open the server directory and run FXServer.exe.

• TXAdmin will open in your browser (http://127.0.0.1:40120).

• Log in and create a new server profile.

• Select "Existing Server Files" and point it to your QBCore Server directory.

• Click Save & Start Server.

Step 5: Port Forwarding (If Hosting for Public Access)

• Open Windows Defender Firewall → Advanced Settings.

• Go to Inbound Rules → New Rule.

• Select Port → TCP & UDP → Enter 30120 → Allow Connection → Finish.

• Restart your server

Final Step: Connect to Your Server

1. Open FiveM and press F8.

2. Type:

   connect YOUR-VPS-IP:30120

3. If everything is set up correctly, you will successfully join your QBCore server! 🎉

❓ Troubleshooting

• Database not connecting?

  • Ensure XAMPP MySQL is running and the connection string in server.cfg is correct.

• Server not showing in FiveM?

  • Ensure port 30120 is open and forwarded correctly.

• Artifacts not working?

  • Ensure you downloaded the correct version of FiveM artifacts.

Now your QBCore Server is set up and running on TXAdmin using XAMPP, HeidiSQL, and Port Forwarding on a Windows VPS! 🚀