Skip to main content

​
Launching Your Alt:V Multiplayer Server

Alt:V is a high-performance alternative multiplayer client for Grand Theft Auto V, highly favored by developers for its inherent stability and advanced scripting capabilities. This guide will walk you through the fundamental steps required to initialize your server on the FREAKHOSTING platform, from basic identity settings to resource deployment.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Time

15 Minutes

​
Step 1: Core Configuration

Your server.cfg (or server.toml for modern versions) is the primary configuration file that defines your server’s identity, network settings, and operational behavior.
1

Access the File Manager

Log in to your Game Panel, select your Alt:V server, and navigate to the Files tab in the sidebar.
2

Edit the Configuration

Locate and open the server.cfg file.
3

Define Server Identity

Update the name parameter to determine how your server appears on the public masterlist.
  • Example: name: 'FREAKHOSTING Official Roleplay | High Performance'
4

Enable Diagnostic Logging

During the initial setup phase, set debug: true. This allows you to view granular error logs in the console, which is important for troubleshooting resource initialization failures.

​
Step 2: Language Module Activation

Alt:V uses specialized modules to interpret and execute various programming languages. You must activate the specific modules corresponding to the scripts you intend to deploy.
If your resources use JS or TypeScript, ensure the js-module is registered.
modules: [
  'js-module'
]

​
Resource Efficiency

To maintain optimal server performance and minimize startup times, only enable the modules required by your active resource list.

​
Step 3: Resource Deployment

Resources are the collection of scripts and assets that define your server’s gameplay experience, such as chat interfaces, roleplay frameworks, or vehicle spawners.
1

Upload Content

Upload your individual resource folders (e.g., chat, base-gamemode) into the /resources directory using the File Manager or an SFTP client.
2

Register Resources

In your server.cfg, add the exact name of each folder to the resources array:
resources: [
  'chat',
  'base-gamemode'
]
3

Initialize and Verify

Navigate to the Console tab and Restart your server. Upon a successful launch, the console will display Started resource: [name] for every registered item.

​
Resolving Startup Failures

If your server fails to initialize, examine the console for syntax errors within your configuration file. In TOML and CFG formats, indentation and bracket placement must be perfectly precise. Additionally, verify that all necessary runtime dependencies, such as node.dll or libnode.so, are present in the server’s root directory.

​
Need Extra Help?

If you encounter any issues, our support team is ready to assist:

​
Save on Your Hosting

Ready to get a new server? Use code KB20 at checkout for 20% off your first month!
Last Updated: January 2026 | Alt:V: GTA V Multiplayer Reimagined.