# Making money with a FiveM server — within the rules

> How FiveM server monetization works: Tebex as Cfx.re’s exclusive monetization partner, what the Platform License Agreement and Tebex policies mean for your store, setting up and connecting Tebex with sv_tebexSecret, designing a store players see as fair, and common mistakes.

Source: https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-server-monetization-rules · FAM Tools · published 2026-09-11 · updated 2026-09-11 · about 10 min

**Short answer.** Tebex is Cfx.re’s authorized monetization partner; using any other platform or payment provider to monetize a server is prohibited under the Platform License Agreement. Monetization is also subject to Tebex’s Acceptable Use Policy and Terms. Set up a store with identity verification, connect it with `sv_tebexSecret` in server.cfg, link your Cfx.re account, pass Tebex’s review, and design packages that feel fair — read the current PLA and Tebex policies for what may be sold.

## Key points

- Tebex is the exclusive monetization partner for FiveM servers.
- The PLA, Tebex AUP and Terms all apply to your store.
- `sv_tebexSecret` connects the server to Tebex.
- ID verification and a store review are required before going live.
- Fair stores keep communities; pay-to-win stores empty them.

Servers cost money to run, and many owners sell perks to cover hosting and development. On FiveM, how you do that is not only a design question but a licensing one: Cfx.re names one monetization partner, and your store must follow both the platform’s licence and that partner’s policies.

## The rules in short

- Cfx.re’s documentation names Tebex as the authorized and exclusive monetization partner.
- Using another platform or payment provider to monetize a server violates the Platform License Agreement.
- Your store is also bound by Tebex’s Acceptable Use Policy and Terms of Service.
- Read the current PLA and Tebex policies before deciding what to sell — they change over time.

## Setting up

1. Register on Tebex, verify your email and complete identity verification.
2. Create a project and choose “I operate a game server”.
3. In Integrations → Game Servers, connect a server and copy the secret.
4. Add it to server.cfg and restart.
5. Complete the go-live steps (description, support contact, wallet, a package, Cfx.re account link) and submit for review.

*server.cfg*

```cfg
sv_tebexSecret yourtebexsecretkey
```

Keep the secret out of shared repositories — put it in a git-ignored file you `exec` from server.cfg.

## A store players accept

*Community perception, not legal guidance — the PLA and Tebex policies decide what is allowed.*

| Usually well received | Usually resented |
| --- | --- |
| Cosmetics (clothing, liveries, plates) | Weapons and combat advantages |
| Supporter roles and Discord perks | Money or items that skip the economy |
| Queue priority with clear rules | Staff powers or rule immunity |
| Custom content made for the buyer | Unclear or random paid rewards |

## Common mistakes

- Taking payments through other providers or direct transfers.
- Packages whose delivery depends on a staff member being online — automate them.
- Selling things staff later remove without refunds or explanation.
- Hiding the store’s effect on gameplay from new players.

Script sellers have separate rules for escrowed assets — see [selling scripts on Tebex](https://pityus.net/guides/selling-fivem-scripts-tebex).

## Questions

### Can I monetize my FiveM server?

Yes, through Tebex, Cfx.re’s authorized monetization partner, and within the Platform License Agreement and Tebex’s policies.

### Can I use PayPal or Stripe directly for my server store?

Cfx.re’s documentation states that using any other platform or payment provider to monetize a server violates the PLA.

### How do I connect Tebex to my server?

Add `sv_tebexSecret <your secret>` to server.cfg and restart, then continue the setup in the Tebex panel.

### What can I sell?

Check the current PLA and Tebex Acceptable Use Policy; cosmetics and supporter perks are the most accepted by communities.

## Related

- https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-server-launch-checklist
- https://fam-tools.com/guides/grow-fivem-server-players
- https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-connect-queue-priority
- https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-player-retention