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13 ArticlesHow To Join Your RedM Server
There are two ways to join your RedM server. Using the in-game server list or connecting via the server IP address. --- Installing RedM 1. Go to https://redm.net. 2. Click Download Client and agree to the terms. 3. Run the installer and wait for the download to finish. 4. Open RedM. --- Joining From The Server List 1. Click the โPlayโ tab to see the list of servers. 2. Use the search bar or filters to find your server. 3. Click on your server and press Connect. ::ProseNote{title="Note:" description="If you canโt find the server by name, type followed by the serverโs IP address into the RedM search bar, then press Enter to connect. (You can find the IP on your Shockbyte server page.)" appearance="default"} :: 4. Wait for it to load, and youโre in! --- Connecting via IP 1. Click the key to open the console. 2. Use the command 3. Wait for it to load, and youโre in!
How to Enable a Whitelist on your RedM Server
If you would like to restrict access to your RedM server for yourself or your community, enabling a whitelist provides full control over who can join. This feature is ideal for a close group of friends, dedicated roleplay communities, or carefully managed servers, ensuring a secure and customized multiplayer environment for trusted players only. The following guide outlines a quick and straightforward process to enable a whitelist via your Shockbyte Panel. --- Enabling the Whitelist 1. Go to your Shockbyte Control Panel. 2. Launch txAdmin. 3. Navigate to Settings and open the Whitelist tab. 4. Select the Whitelist Mode you'd like to run, set a Rejection Message, and click Save. 7. Restart your server. --- Approving Whitelist Applications After you have enabled the whitelist for your RedM server, people will automatically submit a whitelist application when trying to join. To view these whitelist applications, please follow these steps: 1. Go to your Shockbyte Control Panel. 2. Launch txAdmin. 3. Navigate to the Whitelist tab. 4. Under Whitelist Requests, you are able to either approve or deny pending players. --- Adding Someone to the Whitelist After you have enabled the whitelist for your RedM server, you can add trusted players directly. 1. Go to your Shockbyte Control Panel. 2. Launch txAdmin. 3. Navigate to the Whitelist tab. 4. In the Approved Whitelist Pending Join section, click Add Approval. 5. Enter the player's identifier using the format: and click Submit. --- Removing Someone from the Whitelist After you whitelisted someone, you may want to revoke their access. You can do this being following these steps: 1. Go to your Shockbyte Control Panel. 2. Launch txAdmin. 3. Navigate to the Player tab. 4. Select the player whose access you wish to revoke. 5. Click Remove. To learn more about RedM server hosting, you can browse our library of Knowledgebase articles here.
Getting started with your RedM server
Before players can join your RedM server, you'll need to go through a quick setup process. Fortunately, txAdmin makes this easy with its built-in web interface that guides you through everything step-by-step. ::ProseNote{title="Note:" description="This guide will help you to set up your RedM server. If you wish to set up a FiveM server, please follow this guide instead." appearance="default"} :: --- Accessing txAdmin 1. Start your server and check the console output for a line showing the txAdmin registration pin. Canโt find it? Just restart the server to generate a new one. 2. Open txAdmin. 3. Enter the pin to connect your server to your browser session. 4. Log in or register your Cfx.re account and give txAdmin permission to access your profile. 5. Create a server-specific admin account to manage the RedM server. ::ProseNote{title="Note:" description="This password is for txAdmin only and is separate from your Cfx.re account password." appearance="default"} :: --- Setting Up Your RedM Server ::ProseNote{title="Note:" description="In order to complete this step, you will be required to enter a valid cfx.re license key. Learn how to generate one here." appearance="default"} :: 1. After logging in, choose a deployment method. For most setups, we recommend selecting . 2. Pick a server template. For most setups, we would recommend selecting . 3. Confirm the data directory by clicking Save. 4. Click to continue. 5. Review the recipe shown and click Next. 6. Paste your Cfx.re license key and press Run Recipe. More information on generating a Cfx.re license key can be found here. ::ProseNote{title="Note:" description="Depending on the chosen template, your server might require a database to store information. If you see the button, please first follow this guide before continuing setting up your server." appearance="default"} :: 7. Wait for the setup to complete and click Next to move forward. 8. Now edit your to update the server name, description, tags, and locale settings. A list of valid locales can be found here. 9. Finally, click Save & Run Server to bring your RedM server to life. Your RedM server is now online and ready for players to join. For more RedM hosting tutorials, check out our full Knowledgebase here.
How to add Admins to your RedM Server
Want to assign admin privileges to a trusted player on your RedM server? Whether it's for moderation, configuration, or helping you manage day-to-day gameplay, adding admins is simple using txAdmin. This guide will walk you through how to grant admin access and manage existing admins with ease. --- Add an Admin to your RedM Server 1. Open your Shockbyte Control Panel. 2. Launch txAdmin. 3. Go to the Admins tab in the sidebar. 4. Click Add to bring up the admin setup window: 1. Enter the username of the person you want to promote. 2. You can also include their Cfx.re ID and/or Discord ID (optional). 3. Choose which permissions you want to grant by ticking the appropriate boxes. 4. Click Save when you're done. 5. After saving, txAdmin will generate a temporary password for the new admin. Make sure to copy it and share it securely so they can log in. --- Editing or Removing Admins Need to update an adminโs permissions or remove someone from your team? Hereโs how: 1. Open your Shockbyte Control Panel. 2. Launch txAdmin. 3. Go to the Admins tab. 4. Find the admin you want to edit or remove, then click the appropriate action (edit or delete). --- Want to keep your RedM server running smoothly? Browse our full collection of RedM tutorials and how-to guides here.
How to get a Registration Key for your RedM Server
Before you can launch your RedM server, youโll need to grab a Server Registration Key from your Cfx.re account. This key links your server to your account and allows it to be connected to. Every Cfx.re account comes with a limit of three keys, meaning you can run up to three FiveM or RedM servers at the same time. Setting it up only takes a few minutes - just follow the steps below. --- 1. Head over to the Cfx.re Portal and sign in with your Cfx.re account.. 2. Click on to start the process.. 3. Choose a Display Name for your server (this is just for your reference inside the key manager) and then hit . ::ProseNote{title="Note" description="This display name wonโt be shown to players, itโs only visible in your account for organizational purposes." appearance="default"} :: 4. Once your key appears in the list, click the copy icon to copy it to your clipboard. With your registration key ready to go, you can now set up and configure your RedM server by adding the key to your server config. --- Need more RedM hosting help? Explore our full range of tutorials here to get the most out of your server!
How to Change your Server Name and Description on your RedM server
Whether you're hosting epic wild west roleplay sessions or building a community for you and your mates, giving your RedM server a custom name and description helps it stand out. Not only does it make your server more recognizable, but it also gives players a quick peek into what your world is all about. Your server name acts as your first impressionโit can reflect your serverโs theme, name your town, or highlight your community. Meanwhile, your server description is perfect for listing key features, unique rules, or just the overall vibe of your server. The good news? Customizing both is super easy using txAdmin. --- How to Update Your RedM Server Name and Description Follow these steps to customize how your server appears in the RedM server list: 1. Head to your Shockbyte Control Panel. 2. Launch txAdmin. 3. Click on the CFG Editor in the left-hand menu. 4. In the config file, search (Ctrl+F) for . Replace the text in quotation marks with your desired server name. ::ProseNote{title="Note:" description="The format and layout of this file might look slightly different depending on the setup template you chose during installation." appearance="default"} :: 5. Next, search for and update the description text to match your serverโs theme, features, or guidelines. 6. Once you're happy with the changes, scroll to the bottom and click Save File. 7. Lastly, restart your server to apply the new name and description. --- And thatโs it! Your RedM server will now show off its new name and description to players browsing the list. This small tweak can go a long way in making your server more inviting and discoverable. Looking for more RedM server tips? Check out our full range of tutorials and guides here.