How to Setup a Database for Your FiveM Server (2026)

Learn how to setup a database for your FiveM server in 2026. This tutorial covers MariaDB installation, HeidiSQL configuration, and connecting your database to your FiveM server. 🔗 Links: MariaDB: https://mariadb.org/download/ HeidiSQL: https://www.heidisql.com/download.php BEST FiveM Scripts: https://trase.dev/ Discord Server: https://discord.gg/trase 📌 Common errors covered: mysql_connection_string not found Connection failed / access denied Database not connecting to server ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:15 - Why every FiveM server needs a database 0:25 - Download MariaDB 0:58 - Download HeidiSQL 1:16 - MariaDB vs HeidiSQL explained 1:40 - Installing MariaDB 2:19 - Installing HeidiSQL 2:45 - Connecting HeidiSQL to your database 3:20 - What happens if MariaDB isn't running 3:37 - Common errors & troubleshooting 3:55 - Outro