Guides

FiveM Server Guides & Tutorials

Step-by-step walkthroughs for setting up a FiveM server and installing everything that runs on it — scripts, MLOs, vehicles, weapons, and more. Written for server owners at every experience level.

Every guide is written from the perspective of someone actually running a FiveM server. Real commands, real config snippets, real troubleshooting — not generic "read the docs" surface content. Start with the full setup guide if this is your first server, or jump straight to the installation guide you need.

Start Here

How to Set Up a FiveM Server (Full Setup Guide)

End-to-end walkthrough — hosting, Cfx.re license key, installing the server artifact, configuring server.cfg, choosing a framework (ESX vs QBCore vs QBox), first boot, and adding your first scripts, MLOs, vehicles and weapons. Written for first-time operators.

⏱ 60–90 min 📚 8 steps 🎯 Beginner-friendly
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# server.cfg sv_hostname "My FiveM RP Server" sv_maxclients 64 sv_licenseKey "cfxk_..." ensure oxmysql ensure es_extended ensure ox_lib ensure advanced-police-job ensure mansion-mlo ensure bmw-m4

Installation Guides

Per-asset install walkthroughs with real file paths, config examples, and troubleshooting for the common failure modes.

📜 Scripts

How to Install Scripts on a FiveM Server

Download, upload to resources/, run the database migration, configure, and add to server.cfg. Covers ESX, QBCore, QBox, and standalone scripts with troubleshooting for the most common install errors.

⏱ 15 min read 📚 6 steps
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🏠 MLOs

How to Install MLOs on a FiveM Server

File structure (YMAP, YTYP, YBN, YDR, YTD), stream folder setup, fxmanifest.lua data_file registration, removing conflicting vanilla buildings, and fixing collision and texture issues.

⏱ 18 min read 📚 6 steps
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🚗 Vehicles

How to Install Custom Vehicles on a FiveM Server

YFT/YTD files, the four meta files (vehicles.meta, carvariations.meta, carcols.meta, handling.meta), add-on vs. replace setups, and fixing missing textures, wheels, liveries and engine sounds.

⏱ 16 min read 📚 6 steps
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Need the Content These Guides Reference?

Every guide links to specific gigs where relevant — but if you'd rather browse by category directly:

  • Scripts — jobs, heists, economy, activities, admin tools. 1,200+ vetted gigs.
  • MLOs — mansions, police stations, hospitals, gang houses, businesses.
  • Vehicles — civilian, emergency, bikes, tuning-ready add-ons and replacements.
  • Weapons — realistic gun packs, stylized weapons, paintball markers, 1of1 bespoke commissions.
  • Clothing — streetwear, uniforms, EUP, dresses, and ped skins.
  • UI & HUD — player HUDs, vehicle dashboards, shop menus, React NUI.
  • Sounds — weapon audio, sirens, engine libraries, full audio bundles.
  • Loading Screens — animated intros with music sync and player counters.
  • Hosting — managed cloud, VPS, and dedicated servers built for FiveM.

Can't find something specific? Commission it — custom script development, custom MLO work, custom vehicles, custom weapons, and other bespoke categories all have dedicated commission gigs.