Enter a steam API key

In most cases, a steam API key is required or some of your players will not be able to join and your console will output this error:

This is how to enter a steam API key to solve this issue.

1. Go to http://steamcommunity.com/dev/apikey
2. Login with your steam details
3. Enter a domain name that you like. Could be: "game.vibegames.net"
4. Copy your KEY
5. Login on your game panel
6. Click on Startup in the left menu

8 Enter your Steam API key in the Steam Web Api Key box. Then save it.

9. Restart your FiveM server.

Updated on: 09/02/2026