Installing Custom MLOs on Your FiveM Server

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to install custom MLOs (Map Location Interiors) on your FiveM server using the Pterodactyl panel (VolticHost Game Panel). Custom MLOs allow you to add intricate interiors and unique building designs, elevating your roleplay environment with immersive and detailed locations. 🚀

📌 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 MLO resource files (including .ymt, .xml, and any related files) downloaded from trusted sources

1️⃣ First Step - Preparing and Organizing Your MLO Resource Files

1. Download Custom MLO Files:

   • Obtain your desired custom MLO files and associated assets (such as YMT, XML, textures, and models) from reputable websites or FiveM community forums.

2. Organize Files in a Folder:

   • Create a folder (e.g., custom_mlos) and ensure it contains all necessary files, along with a resource manifest file.

3. Create or Verify the Manifest File:

   • Inside your MLO folder, create a file named fxmanifest.lua (or __resource.lua) if one doesn’t exist. A basic example for fxmanifest.lua might be:

     fx_version 'cerulean'
     game 'gta5'
     
     author 'YourName'
     description 'Custom MLO Resource'
     version '1.0.0'
     
     files {
         'interiorproxies.meta',
         'dlcinteriorprops.meta',
         'interior.meta'
     }
     
     data_file 'INTERIOR_PROXY_ORDER_FILE' 'interiorproxies.meta'
     data_file 'DLC_INTERIOR_PROXY_ORDER_FILE' 'dlcinteriorprops.meta'
     data_file 'INTERIOR_FILE' 'interior.meta'
     

4. Save Your Files:

   • Once organized and verified, your custom MLO resource is ready for upload.

✅ Custom MLO resource files prepared and organized successfully!

2️⃣ Next Step - Uploading the MLO 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, where all FiveM resources are stored.

3. Upload Your MLO Resource Folder:

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

4. Confirm the File Structure:

   • Verify that the folder contains all necessary files, including the manifest file, and that the file structure is intact.

✅ Custom MLO resource uploaded successfully!

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

1. Open the server.cfg File:

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

2. Add the Startup Command:

   • Insert the following line to start your MLO resource:

     start custom_mlos
     

   • Ensure that this line is placed with other resource startup commands for proper load order.

3. Save Your Changes:

   • Save and close the server.cfg file.

✅ server.cfg updated to activate custom MLO resource!

4️⃣ Next Step - Restarting Your Server and Testing the Custom MLOs

1. Restart Your Server:

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

2. Monitor the Logs:

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

3. Test In-Game:

   • Once the server is running, join your FiveM server and use in-game commands or teleport to the new interior location to verify that the custom MLO appears correctly.

   • Confirm that all interior details and textures are functioning as intended.

✅ Custom MLO resource tested and functioning successfully!

🎉 Conclusion

You have now successfully installed custom MLOs on your FiveM server using the Pterodactyl (VolticHost Game) panel! By preparing your resource files, uploading them to the /resources/ directory, updating your server.cfg, and testing in-game, you can provide your players with immersive and detailed custom interiors. Enjoy enhancing your roleplay environment, and for further assistance, contact VolticHost Support. 🚀