Installing Custom Cars on Your FiveM Server

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to install custom cars on your FiveM server using the Pterodactyl panel (VolticHost Game Panel). This guide covers everything from preparing your car resource files to uploading them, configuring your server, and testing the new vehicles in-game—all designed to enhance your roleplay experience with exciting, custom rides. 🚀

📌 Prerequisites

• A FiveM server purchased at VolticHost.com

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

• Basic knowledge of file management and server configuration

• Custom vehicle resource files (models, textures, and configuration files) downloaded from trusted sources

1️⃣ First Step - Preparing and Organizing Your Car Resource Files

1. Download Custom Car Files:

   • Obtain your desired car models and textures from reputable websites or FiveM communities.

2. Organize Files in a Folder:

   • Create a folder (e.g., custom_cars) and ensure it includes all necessary files such as vehicle models, textures, and a resource manifest (using fxmanifest.lua or __resource.lua).

3. Verify the Manifest:

   • Open your manifest file and check that it lists all required files. A basic example for fxmanifest.lua might be:

     fx_version 'cerulean'
     game 'gta5'
     
     author 'YourName'
     description 'Custom Car Resource'
     version '1.0.0'
     
     files {
         'vehicles.meta',
         'carvariations.meta',
         'handling.meta'
     }
     
     data_file 'HANDLING_FILE' 'handling.meta'
     data_file 'VEHICLE_METADATA_FILE' 'vehicles.meta'
     data_file 'CAR_VARIATION_FILE' 'carvariations.meta'
     

4. Save and Close:

   • Once organized, your car resource is ready for upload.

✅ Car resource files prepared and organized successfully!

2️⃣ Next Step - Uploading the Car Resource via the Pterodactyl Panel

1. Log in to the Panel:

   • Access the VolticHost Game Panel and navigate to the File Manager.

2. Navigate to the Resources Directory:

   • Go to the /resources/ directory, which is where all FiveM resources are stored.

3. Upload Your Car Resource Folder:

   • Upload your custom_cars folder into the /resources/ directory.

4. Confirm File Structure:

   • Check that your folder contains all the necessary files, including the manifest file.

✅ Custom car resource uploaded successfully!

3️⃣ Next Step - Activating the Car Resource in server.cfg

1. Open the server.cfg File:

   • In the File Manager, locate and open the server.cfg file in the root directory of your FiveM server.

2. Add the Startup Command:

   • Add a line to start your car resource:

     start custom_cars
     

   • Ensure that this line is placed among other resource startup commands to maintain proper load order.

3. Save the Changes:

   • Save and close the server.cfg file after making the necessary edits.

✅ server.cfg updated to activate custom car resource!

4️⃣ Next Step - Restarting Your Server and Testing the New Cars

1. Restart Your Server:

   • Return to the txAdmin dashboard and click the Restart Server button to apply the changes.

2. Monitor the Logs:

   • Watch the live console logs to ensure that the car resource loads without errors.

3. Test In-Game:

   • Once the server is running, join your FiveM server and use an in-game command or vehicle spawning tool (if available) to test the new car models.

   • Verify that the vehicles appear correctly and function as expected.

✅ Custom cars tested and functioning successfully!

🎉 Conclusion

You have now successfully installed custom cars on your FiveM server using the Pterodactyl panel (VolticHost Game Panel)! By preparing your resource files, uploading them, updating your configuration, and testing in-game, you’ve expanded your server’s content with exciting new vehicles. Enjoy the enhanced roleplay experience, and if you need further assistance, contact VolticHost Support. 🚀