Installing a Custom Emote Menu on Your FiveM Server

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to install a custom emote menu on your FiveM server using the Pterodactyl panel (VolticHost Game Panel). A custom emote menu lets players trigger a variety of animations and emotes—enhancing roleplay interactions and overall server immersion—without requiring complex scripting on your part. 🚀

📌 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

• A custom emote menu resource (downloaded from reputable FiveM community sources)

1️⃣ First Step - Preparing and Organizing Your Emote Menu Resource

1. Download the Custom Emote Menu Resource:

   • Obtain the resource files (which typically include the emote menu script, client files, and a manifest) from a trusted community repository or website.

2. Organize Files in a Folder:

   • Create a folder (e.g., custom_emotemenu) and ensure it includes all necessary files. Typically, it should have a manifest file (either fxmanifest.lua or __resource.lua) along with any client scripts and assets.

3. Verify the Manifest File:

   • Open the manifest file and ensure it lists all the required files. A basic example for fxmanifest.lua might look like:

     fx_version 'cerulean'
     game 'gta5'
     
     author 'YourName'
     description 'Custom Emote Menu Resource'
     version '1.0.0'
     
     client_script 'emotemenu_client.lua'
     

4. Save Your Files:

   • Once organized, your custom emote menu resource is ready to be uploaded.

✅ Emote menu resource prepared and organized successfully!

2️⃣ Next Step - Uploading the Emote Menu Resource via the Pterodactyl Panel

1. Log in to the Panel:

   • Access the VolticHost Game Panel and open 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 Emote Menu Folder:

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

4. Verify the Upload:

   • Ensure that the folder structure and files, including the manifest, have been uploaded correctly.

✅ Custom emote menu resource uploaded successfully!

3️⃣ Next Step - Activating the Emote Menu 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 custom emote menu resource:

     start custom_emotemenu
     

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

3. Save the Changes:

   • Save and close the server.cfg file.

✅ server.cfg updated to activate custom emote menu resource!

4️⃣ Next Step - Restarting Your Server and Testing the Emote Menu

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 the emote menu resource loads without any errors.

3. Test In-Game:

   • Once your server is running, join your FiveM server and use the in-game command (often something like /emotemenu or a keybind, depending on the resource) to open the custom emote menu.

   • Verify that the menu displays correctly and that you can trigger various animations and emotes.

4. Refine as Needed:

   • If any adjustments are required (e.g., layout changes or additional emotes), edit the resource files accordingly and repeat the restart process.

✅ Custom emote menu tested and functioning successfully!

🎉 Conclusion

You have now successfully installed a custom emote menu on your FiveM server using the Pterodactyl (VolticHost Game) panel! This new feature enables your players to access a variety of animations and emotes, enriching the roleplay experience and boosting server engagement. Enjoy your enhanced gameplay, and if you need further assistance, contact VolticHost Support. 🚀