Installing Custom Weapons on Your FiveM Server

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to install custom weapons on your FiveM server using the Pterodactyl panel (VolticHost Game Panel). This guide will walk you through preparing your weapon resource files, uploading them to your server, updating your configuration, and testing the new weapons in-game to enhance your roleplay experience with unique armaments. 🚀

📌 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 weapon resource files (models, textures, and configuration files) downloaded from trusted sources

1️⃣ First Step - Preparing and Organizing Your Weapon Resource Files

1. Download Custom Weapon Files:

   • Obtain your desired custom weapon models, textures, and configuration files from reputable websites or FiveM community forums.

2. Organize Files in a Folder:

   • Create a folder (e.g., custom_weapons) and ensure it contains all necessary files such as weapon models, textures, and a resource manifest.

3. Verify the Manifest:

   • Open or create your manifest file (fxmanifest.lua or __resource.lua) in the folder. A basic example for fxmanifest.lua might be:

     fx_version 'cerulean'
     game 'gta5'
     
     author 'YourName'
     description 'Custom Weapon Resource'
     version '1.0.0'
     
     files {
         'weapons.meta'
     }
     
     data_file 'WEAPON_METADATA_FILE' 'weapons.meta'
     

4. Save and Close:

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

✅ Weapon resource files prepared and organized successfully!

2️⃣ Next Step - Uploading the Weapon 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 Weapon Resource Folder:

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

4. Confirm File Structure:

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

✅ Custom weapon resource uploaded successfully!

3️⃣ Next Step - Activating the Weapon 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 weapon resource:

     start custom_weapons
     

   • 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 weapon resource!

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

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 weapon resource loads without errors.

3. Test In-Game:

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

   • Verify that the weapons appear correctly, function as intended, and display proper metadata (like names and stats).

✅ Custom weapons tested and functioning successfully!

🎉 Conclusion

You have now successfully installed custom weapons on your FiveM server using the Pterodactyl panel (VolticHost Game Panel)! By preparing your resource files, uploading them, updating your server.cfg, and testing in-game, you've expanded your roleplay environment with unique armaments that enhance gameplay. Enjoy the enhanced experience, and if you need further assistance, contact VolticHost Support. 🚀