
Install QBCore in 2026
There are two clean ways to install QBCore: the txAdmin recipe (fastest) or the manual clone (most control). Both need a running FiveM artifact and a MySQL/MariaDB database.
Option A: txAdmin recipe (recommended)
- Open txAdmin at
http://your-ip:40120. - Start a new deployment and choose the QBCore recipe.
- Enter your database credentials when prompted.
- txAdmin downloads qb-core and dependencies, imports the SQL, and writes the cfg.
- Start the server and log in — you should reach the multicharacter screen.
Option B: manual install
- Install oxmysql into
resources. - Clone qb-core and the qb-* resources you need.
- Create a database and import the QBCore SQL.
- Set your connection string and ensure order in
server.cfg:
set mysql_connection_string "mysql://root:password@localhost/qbcore?charset=utf8mb4"
ensure oxmysql
ensure qb-core
ensure qb-multicharacter
ensure [qb] # your qb resource folderVerify the install
- The console shows qb-core starting with no red errors.
- You reach the character creation/multicharacter screen.
/caror an admin command works after you set yourself as admin.
Make yourself admin
Add your license identifier as admin/god in qb-core/config or via the permissions system, then restart.
Troubleshooting
- oxmysql errors: check the connection string and that MySQL is running.
- Stuck on loading: a resource is erroring — read the console top to bottom.
- Wrong resource order: oxmysql must load before qb-core.
If you would rather skip weeks of wiring, our QBCore Royale Edition all-in-one pack ships pre-configured with the latest artifacts, database and scripts so you can launch in minutes instead of days.
What You Will Learn
This Server Setup tutorial focuses on practical outcomes for FiveM scripting and QB Core development. By following the steps in Install QBCore in 2026: Step-by-Step, you will understand how the topic fits into a real server workflow and how to apply it safely.
You will learn the reasoning behind the implementation choices (especially for beginner topics), so you can make the same decisions again for future resources. The goal is to reduce trial-and-error, improve consistency across updates, and help your team ship changes without breaking gameplay.
- Identify the correct use case for this approach in a QB Core or FiveM environment
- Implement the key concepts with an install-ready workflow
- Validate compatibility and avoid common setup conflicts
- Apply best practices to keep your server stable over time
Why This Matters
When scripts, configs, and documentation are aligned with your server architecture, you reduce maintenance overhead. That means fewer upgrade surprises, faster onboarding for new admins, and a more reliable experience for your players.
FAQ
Do I need advanced knowledge? This tutorial is matched to a Beginner difficulty level, and the steps are designed to build confidence without assuming everything is already known.
Will this work on my QB Core server? The tutorial emphasizes compatibility and integration checks so you can confirm requirements before installing.
How do I apply this to my next update? Use the same workflow and validation approach described here, then adapt the final details to your server’s setup.