{"id":153695,"date":"2024-09-04T09:23:56","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T07:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hifivem.com\/?p=153695"},"modified":"2026-06-25T20:07:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T18:07:35","slug":"how-to-add-patreon-key-to-fivem-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemx.com\/nl\/how-to-add-patreon-key-to-fivem-server\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add an Element Club Key to a FiveM Server"},"content":{"rendered":"<section data-fivemx-wave2=\"2026-06-25\">\n<p><strong>Snel antwoord:<\/strong> older guides call this a Patreon key, but server owners should verify the current Cfx.re\/Element Club flow before changing a live server. Put the key in <code>server.cfg<\/code>, keep it private, restart FXServer, and confirm that the perk or entitlement is active from a clean server boot.<\/p>\n<p><em>Laatst bijgewerkt: 25 juni 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to HiFiveM&#8217;s tutorial on how to add your custom license key (Patreon benefits included) to your FiveM server. Follow these step-by-step instructions to make full use of your Patreon benefits, such as Onesync, <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">colored server names<\/mark>, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You Need a Patreon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A custom license key is essential if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You want to utilize your FiveM Patreon benefits (like <a href=\"https:\/\/fivemx.com\/nl\/how-to-stream-clothing\/\" id=\"https:\/\/fivemx.com\/how-to-stream-clothing\/\">custom clothings<\/a> or a colored server name).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need to change the listed server owner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The automatically generated key from your server provider is invalid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you start, ensure you have a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/forum.cfx.re\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cfx.re Forum account<\/a>.<br>If you don&#8217;t, create one. Then, log in to the&nbsp;Cfx.re Keymaster website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Login to Cfx.re Keymaster<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigate to the&nbsp;Cfx.re Keymaster website&nbsp;and log in using your Cfx.re Forum account credentials. If you don&#8217;t have an account, create one first. This is necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Create a New Key<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fivemx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/keymaster1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"998\" height=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/fivemx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/keymaster1.jpg\" alt=\"FiveM\" class=\"wp-image-153697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.fivemx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/keymaster1.jpg 998w, https:\/\/cdn.fivemx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/keymaster1-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.fivemx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/keymaster1-768x392.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.fivemx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/keymaster1-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/cdn.fivemx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/keymaster1-110x56.jpg 110w, https:\/\/cdn.fivemx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/keymaster1-60x31.jpg 60w, https:\/\/cdn.fivemx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/keymaster1-800x408.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After logging in, click on the&nbsp;<strong>New Server<\/strong>&nbsp;button in the left navigation bar. This will take you to the key creation page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Specify your Server Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fill out the requested information as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Label:<\/strong>&nbsp;A descriptive label for your key, e.g., &#8216;My FiveM Server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Server IP Address:<\/strong>&nbsp;The IP address of your server without the port.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Server Type:<\/strong>&nbsp;Select &#8216;Server Provider (rented server).&#8217;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Enter IP Address<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find your server&#8217;s IP address on your server provider\u2019s web interface panel or in the FTP-Browser section on the web interface. Ensure you enter the IP address&nbsp;<strong>without<\/strong>&nbsp;the port number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Generate License Key<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fivemx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/keymaster2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1103\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/fivemx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/keymaster2.jpg\" alt=\"FiveM\" class=\"wp-image-153698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.fivemx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/keymaster2.jpg 1103w, https:\/\/cdn.fivemx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/keymaster2-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.fivemx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/keymaster2-1024x591.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.fivemx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/keymaster2-768x444.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.fivemx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/keymaster2-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/cdn.fivemx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/keymaster2-110x64.jpg 110w, https:\/\/cdn.fivemx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/keymaster2-60x35.jpg 60w, https:\/\/cdn.fivemx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/keymaster2-800x462.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1103px) 100vw, 1103px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once all fields are filled, click&nbsp;<strong>Generate<\/strong>. Your new license key will be displayed on the home page under your registered servers. And you&#8217;re done!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adding the License Key to Your Server<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ve generated the server key and now you have to add it to your server. Here is how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Zaphosting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Access Server Settings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Log in to your game server&#8217;s web interface and navigate to the&nbsp;<strong>Settings<\/strong>&nbsp;section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Paste the License Key<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the&nbsp;<strong>Custom License Key<\/strong>&nbsp;field, paste the key you generated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Note for txAdmin Users<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re using txAdmin, define the key under the&nbsp;<code>sv_licensekey<\/code>&nbsp;parameter. Access your&nbsp;<code>server.cfg<\/code>&nbsp;file via the txAdmin interface panel, the Configs section, or directly through FTP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adding the License Key to Your Self-Hosted Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Access server.cfg File<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigate to the directory where your <a href=\"https:\/\/fivemx.com\/nl\/how-to-create-a-fivem-server\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1026\">FiveM-server<\/a> files are located and find the&nbsp;<code>server.cfg<\/code>&nbsp;file. Open this file using a text editor of your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Add Your License Key<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Locate the section within the&nbsp;<code>server.cfg<\/code>&nbsp;file where <a href=\"https:\/\/fivemx.com\/nl\/how-to-create-a-fivem-server\/\" id=\"342\">server configuration<\/a> settings are listed. Add the following line to this file, substituting &#8220;YOUR_LICENSE_KEY&#8221; with the key you generated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">sv_licensekey \"YOUR_LICENSE_KEY\"<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example Configuration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your&nbsp;<code>server.cfg<\/code>&nbsp;file should now contain a line similar to this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">sv_licensekey \"abcdef1234567890abcdef1234567890\"<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Save and Exit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After adding your license key, save the changes to the&nbsp;<code>server.cfg<\/code>&nbsp;file and exit the text editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restart Your Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To activate your custom license key, restart your FiveM server. This can be done through your server management interface or by restarting the server application directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After pasting your custom license key, restart your FiveM server. Congratulations, your custom license key is now set up and activated. <strong>Sometimes it takse up to 15 minutes to be active.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ &#8211; Common Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ol class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1725434512679\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Why do I need a Patreon for my FiveM server?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>A Patreon account is essential for utilizing the exclusive benefits offered to FiveM patrons, such as custom clothing, colored server names, and Onesync features. Additionally, a custom license key linked to your Patreon can be used to change the listed server owner or replace an invalid key generated by your server provider.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1725434522261\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What should I do before adding a custom license key?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Before you begin, ensure you have a Cfx.re Forum account. If you don\u2019t have one, create it and then log in to the Cfx.re Keymaster website.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1725434529561\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">How do I create a new license key on the Cfx.re Keymaster website?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>1. Log in to the Cfx.re Keymaster website using your Cfx.re Forum account credentials.u003cbru003e2. Click on the \u201cNew Server\u201d button in the left navigation bar.u003cbru003e3. Fill out the information:u003cstrongu003eLabel:u003c\/strongu003e Provide a descriptive name for your key (e.g., &#8216;My FiveM Server&#8217;).u003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eServer IP Address:u003c\/strongu003e Enter your server&#8217;s IP address without the port number.u003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eServer Type:u003c\/strongu003e Select &#8216;Server Provider (rented server).&#8217;u003cbru003e4. Click on u003cstrongu003eGenerateu003c\/strongu003e to create your new license key. The key will appear under your registered servers on the homepage.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1725434553830\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Where can I find my server&#8217;s IP address?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>You can find your server&#8217;s IP address on your server provider\u2019s web interface panel or in the FTP-Browser section of the web interface. Make sure to use the IP address u003cstrongu003ewithoutu003c\/strongu003e the port number.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1725434593232\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">How can I confirm that my custom license key is working correctly?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>After restarting your server, check if the benefits associated with your Patreon tier (such as Onesync, custom clothing, or a colored server name) are active. If they are, your license key is successfully set up and functioning.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n<section data-fivemx-wave2=\"2026-06-25\">\n<h2>2026 setup checklist<\/h2>\n<ol>\n  <li>Confirm the active key\/subscription flow in your Cfx.re account.<\/li>\n  <li>Copy the key only into trusted server config or secret storage.<\/li>\n  <li>Do not paste keys into Discord screenshots, public GitHub repos, or shared support tickets.<\/li>\n  <li>Restart the server after changing <code>server.cfg<\/code>.<\/li>\n  <li>Check the server console for entitlement or key errors.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Security notes<\/h2>\n<p>Treat the key like a credential. If it leaks, rotate it from the official account flow and remove it from old logs or config backups where possible.<\/p>\n<h2>Related server setup guides<\/h2>\n<ul>\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/fivemx.com\/nl\/fivem-server-cfg\/\">FiveM server.cfg guide<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/fivemx.com\/nl\/how-to-update-fivem-server-artifacts\/\">Update FiveM server artifacts<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/fivemx.com\/nl\/how-to-check-txadmin-logs-for-errors\/\">Check txAdmin logs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fast answer: older guides call this a Patreon key, but server owners should verify the current Cfx.re\/Element Club flow before changing a live server. Put the key in server.cfg, keep it private, restart FXServer, and confirm that the perk or entitlement is active from a clean server boot. 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