How to Run Two Servers on One Machine: Setting Up a Development Server
This guide will show you how to run a second FiveM server on the same machine for testing and development without affecting your main server.
Step 1: Create a Folder
Create a new folder anywhere you'd like for your development server.
Example:Desktop TestServer
Step 2: Download the CFX Server Artifacts
Download the latest CFX server artifacts and extract them into your TestServer folder.
/artifacts/fivem/build_server_windows/master/ / FiveM Artifacts
Your folder should now contain the server files, including FXServer.exe.
Step 3: Create the Startup Batch File
Inside your TestServer folder, create a new file named:
start.bat
Paste the following into the file:
@echo off
"C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\TestServer\server//FXServer.exe" +set serverProfile "Test Server" +set txAdminPort 40121
pause
Note: If your server is installed in a different location, update the file path accordingly.
Step 4: Start the Server
Double-click start.bat to launch the server.
txAdmin will open in your browser. Complete the setup just as you would for your primary server.
Step 5: Change the Server Ports
When you reach the Configure Server.cfg page, change the default ports:
30120 to 30121!
After changing both ports, click Save and then Start Server.
Step 6: Verify the Server
Once the server starts successfully, you'll have:
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✅ Your main server running on 30120
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✅ Your development server running on 30121
Both servers can now run simultaneously on the same machine.
Need Help?
Before You Continue: If you don't remember how to open the required ports for your test server or need a refresher on setting up a FiveM server, please refer to the guides below before continuing with this tutorial.
- How to open ports for your fivem server! - Knowledgebase - CloudStrikeHosting
-Setting up a Fivem Server! - Knowledgebase - CloudStrikeHosting
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