Fix FiveM Server Not Showing in the Server List
server not showingnot in server listno license keyA FiveM server that won't appear in the list usually has a missing/invalid Cfx.re license key or a port issue. Here's how to fix it and connect meanwhile.
You need a valid Cfx.re license key
Every FiveM server needs a free license key from the Cfx.re keymaster portal, set in server.cfg. Without a valid key the server won't register or list:
sv_licenseKey "your_cfx_license_key"Open the ports (TCP + UDP)
FiveM needs both protocols on the game port. If only one is open, listing and connecting break:
30120/tcp + 30120/udp game (default)Set the endpoint / hostname
Make sure sv_hostname is set and the server can reach the Cfx backend. A key tied to a different IP, or a banned/duplicate key, stops listing.
Connect directly
In FiveM, press F8 and use the connect command, or add a favourite by IP:
connect server-ip:30120Set a valid sv_licenseKey, open 30120 on TCP+UDP, and use F8 "connect ip:port" to join while it registers.
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Frequently asked questions
Why isn't my FiveM server in the list?
Usually a missing or invalid Cfx.re license key, or a port problem. Set a valid sv_licenseKey in server.cfg and open 30120 on both TCP and UDP.
Where do I get a FiveM license key?
Free from the Cfx.re keymaster portal. Create one for your server and put it in server.cfg as sv_licenseKey. Each server needs its own valid key.
How do I connect to a FiveM server directly?
Press F8 in FiveM to open the console and type: connect server-ip:30120 — or add it as a favourite by IP. This works while the server is still registering.
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