Step-by-Step: How to Install a FiveM Resource
How to Properly Install FiveM Mods, Cars, MLOs, and More
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Download the resource (the download link might be provided inside a txt file).
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Extract the .rar archive.
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Upload it into your server’s resources folder.
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Add
ensure YourPackNameto your server.cfg file. -
Restart your FiveM server.
1. Download the Resource
The first step is to download the FiveM resource you purchased, whether it's custom cars, MLOs, peds, or clothes.
You will find either the direct download or a text file containing the link on your order page or in your confirmation email.
If it's a text file, open it, copy the download URL, paste it into your browser, and download the resource from Google Drive.
2. Extract the Resource
After downloading the resource, you’ll need to extract it to a folder on your computer.
All FiveM mods come compressed in formats like .zip or .rar. You can use programs like Winrar or 7-Zip to extract them.
This step is necessary to prepare your fivem add-on mods for server installation.
3. Upload the Resource to Your FiveM Server
If You Are Hosting Locally:
Drag and drop the extracted resource into the "resources" folder within your server files.
If You Are Using an Online Hosting Provider:
You’ll need an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) client like FileZilla or WinSCP to upload your FiveM addon files.
Connect to your server, navigate to server-data/resources, and upload the resource folder there.
This applies whether you're installing FiveM cars, MLOs, clothes, peds, scripts etc.
4. Add the Resource to the Server Configuration
Once your FiveM resource is placed correctly, you must configure it to load with the server startup.
Open your server.cfg file (located inside your server-data folder) using any text editor like Notepad, Notepad++, or Visual Studio Code.
Near the top, you’ll see a list of resources. Add a line like this:
Replace "YourPackName" with your folder’s actual name.
Example:ensure WiseDevelopmentMlo
If the folder contains multiple sub-resources and has square brackets around the name (for example [), you should write:WiseDevelopmentcarpack]
Only add brackets if they are part of the original folder name.
After adding the resource, save and close the server.cfg file.
5. Restart Your Server
Finally, you will need to restart your server to apply the changes. You can either use the restart command in your server console or stop and start the server through your hosting provider’s control panel.
That’s all! Your resource should now be successfully installed and ready to use on your FiveM server.
If you run into any problems, face any errors during the setup, or require assistance, feel free to open a support ticket on Discord!
