FiveM Resource Installation

FiveM resources are Lua, C#, or JavaScript scripts that add features to your server — from custom vehicles and maps to entire roleplay frameworks. This guide covers installation and management.

A typical resource folder contains:

my-resource/
  fxmanifest.lua    -- metadata and dependencies
  client.lua        -- client-side scripts
  server.lua        -- server-side scripts
  config.lua        -- configuration options
  html/             -- NUI (web UI) files if applicable

The fxmanifest.lua (or legacy __resource.lua) declares the resource's scripts, dependencies, and metadata.

1. Download the resource from GitHub, FiveM forums, or Tebex.
2. Extract the folder into /resources/[custom]/ (or any category folder).
3. Open server.cfg and add: ensure resource-name.
4. If the resource has a SQL file, import it into your MySQL/MariaDB database.
5. Edit config.lua to match your server's settings.
6. Restart the server.

Most roleplay servers use a framework:

• ESX — the original and most widely used RP framework. Huge ecosystem of resources.
• QBCore — modern framework with better performance and cleaner code. Growing community.

When using a framework, always install resources designed for that framework. Mixing ESX and QBCore resources will cause errors.

Many resources need a MySQL database (player data, vehicles, housing, etc.).

1. NovaStack provides a MySQL database with every FiveM server.
2. Connection details are in server.cfg or the Database panel tab.
3. Use HeidiSQL, TablePlus, or any MySQL client with those connection details to import .sql files.