Securing Your FiveM Server with Anti-Cheat Measures

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to protect your FiveM server from common cheating methods by installing and configuring an anti-cheat resource through the Pterodactyl panel (VolticHost Game Panel). We'll cover resource installation, configuration adjustments, and monitoring practices to ensure a fair and secure roleplay environment. 🚀

📌 Prerequisites

• A FiveM server purchased at VolticHost.com

• Pre-installed FiveM with txAdmin, accessible via the VolticHost Game Panel

• Basic knowledge of server administration, file management, and Lua scripting

• An anti-cheat resource (e.g., a community anti-cheat solution or your custom script)

1️⃣ First Step - Installing the Anti-Cheat Resource

1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

2. Navigate to the File Manager and then open the /resources/ directory.

3. Upload your anti-cheat resource folder (e.g., fivem_anticheat/) using the upload tool.

4. Ensure the resource folder contains the necessary files, including a manifest file (e.g., fxmanifest.lua). For example, your fxmanifest.lua might look like:

   fx_version 'cerulean'
   game 'gta5'
   
   author 'YourName / AntiCheat Community'
   description 'A basic anti-cheat resource for FiveM'
   version '1.0.0'
   
   server_script 'anticheat.lua'
   

5. Save your changes in the File Manager.

✅ Anti-cheat resource uploaded successfully!

2️⃣ Next Step - Configuring the Anti-Cheat Script

1. Open the main anti-cheat script file (e.g., anticheat.lua) in your resource folder.

2. Review and customize the script according to your server’s needs. A basic example might include:

   -- anticheat.lua
   if SERVER then
       -- Table to track suspicious activities (e.g., speed hacks, god mode)
       local flaggedPlayers = {}
   
       -- Example check: Prevent players from exceeding a defined speed limit
       AddEventHandler('playerConnecting', function(name, setKickReason, deferrals)
           deferrals.defer()
           local src = source
           local identifiers = GetPlayerIdentifiers(src)
           -- Custom logic could go here to pre-check certain conditions
           deferrals.done()
       end)
   
       -- Monitor player events to detect cheats
       RegisterNetEvent('anticheat:flag')
       AddEventHandler('anticheat:flag', function(reason)
           local src = source
           flaggedPlayers[src] = reason
           DropPlayer(src, "Cheating detected: " .. reason)
           print("Player " .. src .. " dropped for: " .. reason)
       end)
   end
   

3. Save any modifications you make.

✅ Anti-cheat script configured successfully!

3️⃣ Next Step - Activating the Anti-Cheat Resource

1. Open your server.cfg file via the Pterodactyl panel’s File Manager.

2. Add the following line to ensure the anti-cheat resource starts with your server:

   start fivem_anticheat
   

3. Save the changes to your server.cfg file.

✅ Anti-cheat resource added to server configuration successfully!

4️⃣ Next Step - Testing and Monitoring

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

2. Join your server and simulate conditions that might trigger the anti-cheat (for testing purposes, you could manually trigger the event by using a console command). For example:

   TriggerEvent('anticheat:flag', 'Test: Speed Hack')
   

   Note: Use this only for testing; ensure it is removed or secured in a production environment.

3. Monitor the server console and logs via txAdmin to confirm that the anti-cheat triggers correctly and that flagged players are handled appropriately.

4. Fine-tune any thresholds or additional checks in your anti-cheat script based on your observations.

✅ Anti-cheat system tested and monitored successfully!

🎉 Conclusion

You have now successfully secured your FiveM server with anti-cheat measures using the Pterodactyl (VolticHost Game) panel! By installing a dedicated anti-cheat resource, configuring its script to meet your needs, and actively monitoring for suspicious activity, you’re well on your way to maintaining a fair and secure roleplay environment. 🚀

For further assistance or advanced customization, contact VolticHost Support.