Server SetupRoleplay
10 Common FiveM Server Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Most new servers fail for the same handful of reasons. Here are the mistakes that kill communities — and how to sidestep every one.
· 8 min read
Blog & Guides
Practical FiveM tutorials and tips — from installing your first car pack to squeezing more performance out of a busy roleplay server.
Server SetupRoleplay
How to Whitelist Your FiveM Server (and Why You Should)
Whitelisting cuts trolls and raises RP quality overnight. Here's what whitelisting means and the common ways to set it up.
· 6 min read
RoleplayVehicles
The Best Cars for a FiveM Drift Server
Building a drift or car-meet server? Here are the vehicle types that keep the tandems flowing and the meets packed.
· 6 min read
GuidesVehicles
How to Tune handling.meta in FiveM (Beginner's Guide)
Make a car feel right without guesswork. The handling.meta fields that matter most for grip, acceleration, braking and weight.
· 8 min read
GuidesRoleplay
The Best Vehicle Categories for a New Roleplay Server
Launching an RP server? Here's the vehicle mix that covers every role your players will want from day one.
· 5 min read
GuidesVehicles
Add-On vs Replace Vehicles in FiveM: What's the Difference?
Should a car spawn under its own name or overwrite a base game model? Here's when to use each — and why add-on is almost always right for servers.
· 6 min read
PerformanceServer Setup
7 Ways to Optimize Your FiveM Server's Performance
Frame drops and stutter usually come from a handful of avoidable issues. Here are seven practical fixes to keep your server smooth at scale.
· 8 min read
GuidesVehicles
How to Spawn Vehicles in FiveM (Spawn Names & Admin Commands)
Why your car won't spawn even though it installed — spawn names vs folder names, admin menus, and the commands that actually work.
· 5 min read
PerformanceTroubleshooting
How to Reduce FiveM Stream Memory (and Stop Server Crashes)
Too many heavy vehicles can blow your streaming budget and crash clients. Here's how to find the offenders and bring memory under control.
· 8 min read
GuidesVehicles
Debadged vs Lore-Friendly Vehicles: Which Is Right for Your Server?
Two of the most popular vehicle styles in FiveM serve very different servers. Here's how to choose the look that fits your community.
· 5 min read
Server SetupPerformance
FiveM Server Hosting Requirements: What Specs Do You Actually Need?
Stop overpaying for cores you'll never use. A plain-English breakdown of the CPU, RAM and hosting that actually matters for FiveM.
· 7 min read
RoleplayVehicles
How to Set Up Vehicle Keys in FiveM
Stop players stealing every parked car. How vehicle key and anti-theft systems work, and how to add ownership-based locking.
· 6 min read
GuidesEmergency
How to Add Police Cars to FiveM (ELS vs Non-ELS Explained)
Set up emergency vehicles the right way — what ELS actually is, when you need it, and how to install police and EMS cars without lighting bugs.
· 7 min read
GuidesVehicles
How to Install a FiveM Car Pack (Step-by-Step)
A beginner-friendly walkthrough for adding a vehicle pack to your FiveM server — from unzipping the files to spawning your first car in-game.
· 6 min read
Server SetupTroubleshooting
How to Protect Your FiveM Server From DDoS Attacks
Rival servers and griefers do attack FiveM communities. Here are practical, legitimate ways to harden your server against DDoS.
· 7 min read
GuidesVehicles
How to Install Custom Rims and Wheels in FiveM
Add a fresh set of wheels to your server's mod menu — how rim packs are structured and how to get them showing in the customization shop.
· 6 min read
TroubleshootingVehicles
How to Fix the Most Common FiveM Vehicle Errors
Invisible cars, missing textures, no collision, and spawn failures — the usual causes and the fastest fix for each.
· 8 min read
GuidesVehicles
How to Convert a Single-Player Car Mod to a FiveM Add-On
Found a great GTA V car mod? Here's what it takes to turn a replace mod into a clean, server-safe FiveM add-on resource.
· 8 min read
GuidesVehicles
How to Add Custom Engine Sounds to a FiveM Vehicle
Make your cars sound the part. A practical guide to installing custom engine sounds and pointing a vehicle at the right audio bank.
· 6 min read
RoleplayServer Setup
The Best FiveM Scripts for a New Roleplay Server
You don't need 200 scripts to launch. Here are the essential categories that make a roleplay server playable from day one.
· 7 min read
RoleplayServer Setup
QBCore vs ESX: Which FiveM Framework Should You Choose?
The two biggest roleplay frameworks compared — code style, resource ecosystem, performance and which one fits your server's goals.
· 7 min read
GuidesVehicles
How to Choose the Right FiveM Vehicle Pack for Your Server
Packs are the fastest way to fill a garage — but not all packs fit all servers. How to pick the right one for your theme, budget and performance.
· 6 min read
Server SetupTroubleshooting
How to Update FiveM Server Artifacts (Safely)
Outdated artifacts break new content and leave security holes. Here's how to update your server build without breaking everything.
· 6 min read
GuidesVehicles
How to Add a Custom Car to FiveM (Add-On Vehicles Explained)
A clear walkthrough for installing a single add-on vehicle in FiveM — folder structure, the resource manifest, and getting it to spawn.
· 7 min read
GuidesVehicles
FiveM Vehicle Classes Explained (and Why They Matter)
Vehicle class controls handling defaults, shop categories and balance. Here's what each class means and how to set the right one.
· 6 min read
Server SetupGuides
How to Set Up a FiveM Server (Complete Beginner's Guide)
Everything you need to launch your first FiveM server — from the server artifacts and txAdmin to your server.cfg and connecting in-game.
· 10 min read
GuidesVehicles
How to Add Custom Liveries to a FiveM Vehicle
Skins and liveries turn one car into a whole fleet. How vehicle liveries work in FiveM and how to add your own designs.
· 6 min read
Server SetupRoleplay
How to Migrate From ESX to QBCore (What to Expect)
Thinking of switching frameworks? Here's an honest look at what an ESX-to-QBCore migration involves and how to do it with minimal pain.
· 8 min read
GuidesCustomization
How to Install Custom Clothing and EUP in FiveM
Give players uniforms and fresh outfits. How clothing and EUP packs are structured and how to install them without breaking the clothing menu.
· 7 min read
Server SetupGuides
Your server.cfg Explained: Every Line That Matters
The server.cfg is the control center of your FiveM server. Here's a plain-English tour of the settings that actually matter.
· 8 min read
Server SetupGuides
How to Set Up a Discord Bot for Your FiveM Server
Discord integration powers whitelists, logs and status. Here's what a server bot does and how to connect it to FiveM safely.
· 6 min read
RoleplayServer Setup
How to Set Up Player-Owned Businesses in FiveM
Let players run shops, restaurants and companies. How player-owned business systems work and how they deepen your server's economy.
· 7 min read
GuidesCustomization
How to Add Custom Peds (Character Models) to FiveM
Custom peds give your world fresh faces and NPCs. How ped models are installed and used for both players and the streets.
· 6 min read
RoleplayVehicles
How to Add a Car Dealership to Your FiveM Server
Let players actually buy cars in-game. How vehicle shop scripts work and how to stock your dealership with the right inventory.
· 7 min read
Server SetupRoleplay
How to Advertise and Grow a FiveM Server
Great servers still die empty if nobody knows about them. The legitimate channels and tactics that actually bring players in.
· 8 min read
RoleplayServer Setup
How to Create a Custom Job in QBCore
Jobs are the engine of RP economies. A beginner-friendly look at how QBCore jobs are defined and how to add your own.
· 8 min read
RoleplayVehicles
How to Add a Fuel System to Your FiveM Server
Fuel turns driving into a resource to manage — and gas stations into RP hubs. How fuel scripts work and how to set one up cleanly.
· 6 min read
Server SetupRoleplay
How to Make Money With a FiveM Server (Legally and Sustainably)
Running a server costs real money. Here are the legitimate ways communities fund themselves through Tebex and donations without breaking the rules.
· 8 min read
Server SetupTroubleshooting
How to Set Up Anti-Cheat on Your FiveM Server
Cheaters can wreck a community overnight. A practical look at how FiveM anti-cheat works and how to layer protection without false bans.
· 7 min read
GuidesServer Setup
How to Install an MLO (Custom Interior) in FiveM
Custom interiors transform a server's world. Here's how MLOs work, how to install one cleanly, and how to avoid the dreaded interior conflicts.
· 7 min read
PerformanceTroubleshooting
How to Improve FiveM FPS (Client-Side Performance Guide)
Server-side optimization only goes so far — here's how players can squeeze more frames out of FiveM, and what owners can do to help.
· 7 min read
CustomizationServer Setup
How to Create a Custom HUD for Your FiveM Server
The HUD is the first thing players see. How FiveM HUDs are built, how to install one, and how to keep it light on performance.
· 6 min read
GuidesServer Setup
How to Install a Custom Map in FiveM
Add new areas, reworked zones and detailed map mods. How map resources stream into the world and how to avoid conflicts with MLOs.
· 6 min read
RoleplayServer Setup
How to Add a Gang and Territory System to FiveM
Turf wars give crime RP real stakes. How gang systems work and what you need to run territories without the server descending into chaos.
· 7 min read
RoleplayVehicles
How to Set Up a Mechanic Shop in FiveM
Give players a place to repair, tune and customize their cars. How mechanic shop scripts work and how to wire them into your economy.
· 7 min read
RoleplayVehicles
How to Add a Tow Truck Job to Your FiveM Server
A tow job keeps the streets clear and gives players an honest way to earn. How to set up towing with the right vehicles and a working loop.
· 6 min read
Server SetupTroubleshooting
How to Back Up Your FiveM Server (Before You Lose Everything)
One bad update or crash can wipe months of work. A simple, practical backup routine for your resources, database and config.
· 6 min read
GuidesCustomization
How to Add Custom Props and Objects to FiveM
Props bring scenes to life — furniture, signage, clutter and decor. How prop resources stream in and how to place them without tanking FPS.
· 6 min read
RoleplayVehicles
How to Set Up a Garage System in FiveM
Garages are where owned cars live between sessions. How garage scripts work, how they tie to ownership, and how to avoid lost-vehicle bugs.
· 7 min read