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Persistent Data Storage

Most FiveM communities rely on a database to store persistent information such as character bank balances, vehicle ownership, and housing data. Establishing a secure and fast connection string is the most critical step in setting up a functional roleplay environment.
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7 minutesIntermediateJanuary 2026

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1. Creating the Database

  1. Log in to your FREAKHOSTING GamePanel.
  2. Select the Databases tab.
  3. Click New Database.
  4. Database Name: Enter a name for your server (e.g., fivem_rp).
  5. Connection From: Leave as % (Allow any) for internal synchronization.
  6. Click Create. Once generated, click the Eye icon to view your credentials (Username, Password, and Endpoint).

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2. The Connection String

Open your server.cfg file. Depending on which database resource you use, the syntax will vary slightly. Modern servers use oxmysql. 
set mysql_connection_string "mysql://USER:PASSWORD@ENDPOINT:3306/DATABASE_NAME?waitForConnections=true&charset=utf8mb4"

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Legacy (mysql-async)

set mysql_connection_string "server=ENDPOINT;database=DATABASE_NAME;userid=USER;password=PASSWORD"

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Last Updated: January 2026 | FiveM: Database connected.