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FiveM CAD System Hosting: Requirements, Options & Setup

Everything you need to know about hosting a FiveM CAD system. Learn why CDE CAD is fully cloud-hosted (not self-hosted) and how BlueLine Mods Hosting makes getting your CAD online effortless.

Unlike many FiveM CAD systems that require you to rent a VPS and manage everything yourself, CDE CAD is not self-hosted. It's a fully cloud-hosted, managed solution provided through BlueLine Mods Hosting. That means no server setup, no Linux administration, and no database maintenance - your CAD is hosted, updated, and supported for you so your community can focus on roleplay, not infrastructure.

What Does a FiveM CAD System Need to Run?

Web Server

A web server like Nginx or Apache to serve the CAD frontend and handle incoming HTTP requests from your community members.

Database

A relational database (MySQL or PostgreSQL) to store civilians, vehicles, warrants, records, and all persistent data.

Node.js / Backend Runtime

The backend application server that handles API requests, authentication, real-time updates, and business logic.

SSL Certificate

HTTPS encryption is required for secure Discord OAuth login and to protect user data in transit. No SSL means no secure authentication.

Domain Name

A custom domain (like cad.yourcommunity.com) gives your CAD a professional URL and is required for SSL certificates and OAuth redirects.

Self-Hosting vs Managed Hosting

Self-Hosting (VPS)

CDE CAD (Cloud-Hosted)

Hardware Requirements

With CDE CAD you never need to provision your own hardware - it's all handled for you. But for context, here's what running a FiveM CAD system typically requires under the hood (and what BlueLine Mods manages on your behalf):

Why BlueLine Mods Hosting

CDE CAD is exclusively hosted through BlueLine Mods Hosting - there is no self-hosted option. This is by design. By keeping everything cloud-hosted, we guarantee consistent performance, automatic updates, and professional support for every community running CDE CAD.

Getting Your CAD System Online

With BlueLine Mods Hosting, the process of getting your FiveM CAD system online is straightforward. No server setup, no command-line work - just a few steps and you're live.

"You started a roleplay community to build something great - not to spend your weekends debugging Nginx configs and restarting database services at 3 AM. That's why CDE CAD isn't self-hosted. We handle the infrastructure so you can focus on your community."

"You started a roleplay community to build something great - not to spend your weekends debugging Nginx configs and restarting database services at 3 AM. That's why CDE CAD isn't self-hosted. We handle the infrastructure so you can focus on your community."

Get Your FiveM CAD System Hosted Today

CDE CAD is fully cloud-hosted - no self-hosting required. Get a professionally managed CAD system through BlueLine Mods Hosting and focus on running your community, not your servers.

Pre-configured, managed, and supported - get your CAD online in minutes.

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CDE CAD is a professional Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) platform for FiveM roleplay servers. Native support for ESX, QBCore and vRP. Plans from $15 per month.