Here is a basic overview of how to make money running a FiveM server:

1. Offer premium membership: Offer exclusive perks and benefits to players who pay a monthly or annual fee to be a premium member. This could include things like VIP access to certain in-game items, special events, or even custom skins.

2. Partner with other businesses: Partner with other businesses to offer in-game advertising or product placement. This could include things like branded cars, billboards, or other items that players can interact with.

3. Sell in-game items: Create and sell custom in-game items such as cars, weapons, or clothing. This can be done through an in-game store or through an external website.

4. Offer custom content creation: Offer custom content creation services to other FiveM server owners or players. This could include things like custom maps, vehicles, or skins.

5. In-game jobs: create in-game jobs for players to earn in-game money and then sell that in-game money for real money, as long as it is allowed by the FiveM terms and conditions.

6. Crowdfunding: Ask your players to donate money to help fund the server, or start a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds to improve the server or add new features.

Please note that some of the above methods may not be allowed by FiveM terms and conditions, so please make sure to read and abide by them before implementing any of these methods.

Also, another way to make money running a FiveM server is through a plugin called Tebex. Tebex is a plugin that allows you to set up a virtual store on your server where players can purchase in-game items or services using real money. This plugin integrates with a variety of payment gateways, making it easy for players to make purchases.

Here are a few examples of how you can use Tebex to make money on your FiveM server:

1. Offer VIP membership: Offer exclusive perks and benefits to players who purchase a VIP membership package. This could include things like custom skins, special events, or in-game items.

2. Sell in-game items: Create and sell custom in-game items such as cars, weapons, or clothing through the Tebex store.

3. Offer custom content creation: Offer custom content creation services to other FiveM server owners or players and sell it through the Tebex store.

4. In-game jobs: create in-game jobs for players to earn in-game money and then sell that in-game money for real money through the Tebex store, as long as it is allowed by the FiveM terms and conditions.

It’s important to note that Tebex also offers a variety of tools to manage and track your sales, including the ability to generate invoices, issue refunds, and view detailed reports on your sales.