How to Install FiveM MLOs – Types & Easy Setup Guide

What Are MLO, YMAP, Interior & Exterior?

MLO (Map Location Object) packages custom interiors and structures for FiveM servers. They allow you to place detailed buildings inside the GTA V world. An MLO comes with a YMAP file that contains map data defining where and how the interior and exterior appear in-game.

Interior refers to the inside space of a building—furnishings, walls, lighting—where players can interact. Exterior defines the building’s outer shell, ensuring it blends seamlessly with the surrounding environment.

Enhance your GTA V roleplay server with custom interiors by installing FiveM MLOs. From gritty gang hoods and lavish mafia mansions to cozy cafe-restaurants and rugged MC clubhouses, MLOs bring new locations directly into your map.

Popular Map Mods & Interiors

• Gang Hideouts: Compact urban interiors or alleyway encampments often provided as YMAPs or MLOs
• Mansion Interiors: High-end estates and mansions, complete with furnishings and exterior YMAP placement
• Cafes & Restaurants: Dining areas and coffee shops for social RP scenes, available in both MLO and YMAP formats
• Clubhouses & Lounges: Motorcycle club bases or VIP lounges with interior/exterior mapping files
• Custom Garages & Shops: Dealerships, mechanics, and specialty stores featuring custom YMAP building placements

Simple Installation Steps

Follow these easy steps to install any MLO on your FiveM server:

1. Locate Your Resource Folder

On your server, navigate to:

server > server-data > resources

2. Copy the MLO Folder

Inside resources, open the stream folder (create one if absent). Then, copy the MLO folder you downloaded (e.g., wisedev-mafia-mansion) and paste it into resources/stream.

3. Update server.cfg

Open your server.cfg file and ensure the MLO resource loads on startup. Add this line under your other ensure entries:

ensure wisedev-mafia-mansion

4. Restart Your Server

Restart the FiveM server to apply changes.

Quick Troubleshooting

• Folder Not Found: Make sure the folder name matches exactly in ensure command.
• Map Not Loading: Verify MLO’s meta files are included and correct.
• Server Errors: Check the server console for missing dependency logs.

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