Creating a Custom Ban System on a FiveM Server

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a custom ban system for your FiveM server using the Pterodactyl panel (VolticHost Game Panel). This system allows you to ban or unban players by their identifiers (e.g., SteamIDs) via in-game commands, helping you maintain a secure and controlled roleplay environment. 🚀

📌 Prerequisites

• A FiveM server purchased at VolticHost.com

• Access to the Pterodactyl panel (a.k.a. VolticHost Game Panel)

• Basic knowledge of Lua scripting and file management

• Familiarity with FiveM resource structure and server commands

1️⃣ First Step - Creating the Ban System Resource

1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

2. Navigate to the File Manager from the main dashboard.

3. Go to the /resources/ directory.

4. Create a new folder named custom_ban_system.

5. Inside the custom_ban_system folder, create a file named fxmanifest.lua and add the following content:

   fx_version 'cerulean'
   game 'gta5'
   
   author 'YourName'
   description 'Custom Ban System'
   version '1.0.0'
   
   server_script 'ban_system.lua'
   

6. Save the file.

✅ Ban system resource folder and manifest created successfully!

2️⃣ Next Step - Uploading the Ban System Script

1. In the custom_ban_system folder, create a new file named ban_system.lua.

2. Open ban_system.lua for editing and paste the following code:

   if SERVER then
       -- Table to hold banned identifiers (e.g., SteamIDs, license IDs)
       local bannedPlayers = {}
   
       -- Command to ban a player by their identifier
       RegisterCommand("banplayer", function(source, args, rawCommand)
           if #args < 1 then
               TriggerClientEvent("chat:addMessage", source, { args = { "Ban System", "Usage: /banplayer [identifier]" } })
               return
           end
           local identifier = args[1]
           bannedPlayers[identifier] = true
           TriggerClientEvent("chat:addMessage", source, { args = { "Ban System", "Player with identifier " .. identifier .. " has been banned." } })
       end, true)
   
       -- Command to unban a player by their identifier
       RegisterCommand("unbanplayer", function(source, args, rawCommand)
           if #args < 1 then
               TriggerClientEvent("chat:addMessage", source, { args = { "Ban System", "Usage: /unbanplayer [identifier]" } })
               return
           end
           local identifier = args[1]
           bannedPlayers[identifier] = nil
           TriggerClientEvent("chat:addMessage", source, { args = { "Ban System", "Player with identifier " .. identifier .. " has been unbanned." } })
       end, true)
   
       -- Check incoming connections to enforce bans
       AddEventHandler('playerConnecting', function(name, setKickReason, deferrals)
           deferrals.defer()
           local src = source
           local identifiers = GetPlayerIdentifiers(src)
           for _, id in ipairs(identifiers) do
               if bannedPlayers[id] then
                   deferrals.done("You are banned from this server.")
                   return
               end
           end
           deferrals.done()
       end)
   end
   

3. Save the file.

✅ Custom ban system script uploaded and configured successfully!

3️⃣ Next Step - Activating the Ban System Resource

1. In the Pterodactyl panel, open your server.cfg file located in the root directory of your FiveM server.

2. Add the following line to ensure your ban system resource starts with the server:

   start custom_ban_system
   

3. Save your changes.

✅ Ban system resource added to server configuration successfully!

4️⃣ Next Step - Testing and Verifying the Ban System

1. Restart your server from the Pterodactyl panel to load the new resource.

2. Join your server and test the ban functionality:

   • Open the in-game console and type:

     /banplayer steam:110000100000000
     

     (Replace steam:110000100000000 with a test identifier.)

   • Disconnect and try reconnecting with the banned identifier. You should receive a kick message stating "You are banned from this server."

   • To unban, type:

     /unbanplayer steam:110000100000000
     

   • Verify that the player can now connect successfully.

✅ Custom ban system tested and verified successfully!

🎉 Conclusion

You have now successfully created and implemented a custom ban system on your FiveM server using the Pterodactyl (VolticHost Game) panel! This system allows you to manage bans easily via in-game commands, ensuring a secure and controlled environment for your roleplay community. 🚀

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.