Qbox server hosting built on ox_lib.

Qbox is installed through txAdmin with the Qbox recipe, which downloads the framework and its dependencies, creates the database tables and writes your server.cfg. Depending on your txAdmin version, Qbox may be listed under Popular Recipes. If it is not, choose the remote URL option and paste the recipe link from the Qbox documentation.

1. 1Register a free server licence key on the Cfx.re portal and keep it somewhere safe.
2. 2Open the Databases tab for your server in our game panel and create a MySQL database. Note down the host, port, name, username and password.
3. 3Start the server and open the txAdmin address shown in the console. Enter the one-time PIN and link your Cfx.re account.
4. 4Choose the Qbox recipe, then paste in your licence key and database details when asked.
5. 5Let the recipe finish, then start the server from txAdmin and watch the live console as the resources load.

Qbox expects a recent FiveM artefact. Artefacts update automatically on our servers, so leave that on unless a script needs an older build. The full txAdmin walkthrough is in our FiveM setup guide.

Qbox keeps a compatibility layer for QBCore, so many scripts written for QBCore run without changes. Not all of them do, especially ones that replace core systems such as the inventory, or that lean on QBCore's internals. Check each script's page for Qbox support, and test new scripts on a backup or a quiet server before your players see them.

Scripts built on ox_lib and the other Overextended resources tend to fit in naturally, since Qbox is built around them.

Qbox itself is not the heavy part. Memory goes on what you add on top: jobs, MLOs, vehicle packs, phones and the scripts that tie them together.

• 2 to 4 GB: building and testing your Qbox setup before you open the doors.
• 6 GB: our suggested starting size for an active Qbox city.
• 8 GB and up: large, established cities with lots of custom content and resources.

You can upgrade at any time. FiveM leans on single-thread speed, so busy cities notice Premium's Ryzen 7950X the most. Our post on how much RAM a FiveM server needs goes into more detail.

Because Qbox grew out of QBCore, moving across is far easier than switching from ESX, but it is still a migration. The Qbox documentation has guidance on bringing a QBCore server over, including which resources to swap.

Take a full backup of your files and database first, and try the move on a copy before your live server. If you are moving from another host at the same time, our guide to moving a game server covers the steps, and our team can help if you open a ticket.