How to Update FiveM Server Artifacts (Safely)
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Server artifacts are the FiveM server build itself. Running an ancient version is one of the most common reasons new cars won't load and a frequent source of instability. Updating is easy — doing it safely is the part people skip.
Why updating matters
- Newer vehicle and model formats need recent builds to load.
- Performance and stability improvements ship constantly.
- Security fixes protect your server and players.
1. Back up first
Before touching anything, copy your server-data, database and server.cfg somewhere safe. An update should never cost you your world — but only if you have a backup.
2. Choose recommended over latest
Cfx.re marks a recommended artifact alongside the bleeding-edge latest. For a live community, recommended is the safer pick — latest can carry fresh regressions.
3. Swap the artifacts, keep your data
Replace only the artifacts/FXServer files; leave your server-data and resources untouched. Keeping the two folders separate (as in our setup guide) makes this a clean swap.
4. Test before announcing
Boot the server, watch the console for new errors, and spawn a few vehicles to confirm content still loads before you let players back in.
If a car that worked yesterday suddenly fails after an update, it's usually a resource that needs its own update — cross-check our vehicle error guide.
