Installing a Custom Vehicle Dealership on Your FiveM Server

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to install a custom vehicle dealership resource on your FiveM server using the Pterodactyl panel (VolticHost Game Panel). A vehicle dealership allows players to browse, preview, and purchase vehicles in-game—enhancing your roleplay environment with a dynamic and interactive feature. 🚀

📌 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 dealership resource files (downloaded from reputable FiveM community sources)

1️⃣ First Step - Preparing and Organizing Your Dealership Resource Files

1. Download the Custom Vehicle Dealership Files:

   • Obtain the dealership resource package, which typically includes client and server scripts, a user interface, and a manifest file.

2. Organize Files in a Folder:

   • Create a folder (e.g., vehicle_dealership) and ensure it contains all necessary files, including images, scripts, and a resource manifest file.

3. Verify the Manifest File:

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

     fx_version 'cerulean'
     game 'gta5'
     
     author 'YourName'
     description 'Custom Vehicle Dealership Resource'
     version '1.0.0'
     
     client_script 'dealership_client.lua'
     server_script 'dealership_server.lua'
     ui_page 'html/index.html'
     
     files {
         'html/index.html',
         'html/style.css',
         'html/script.js'
     }
     

4. Save Your Files:

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

✅ Dealership resource files prepared and organized successfully!

2️⃣ Next Step - Uploading the Dealership 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 Dealership Folder:

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

4. Confirm the Upload:

   • Verify that the folder structure, including all scripts, UI files, and the manifest, has been correctly uploaded.

✅ Custom vehicle dealership resource uploaded successfully!

3️⃣ Next Step - Activating the Dealership 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:

   • Insert the following line to ensure your dealership resource starts with your server:

     start vehicle_dealership
     

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

3. Save Your Changes:

   • Save and close the server.cfg file.

✅ server.cfg updated to activate the custom vehicle dealership resource!

4️⃣ Next Step - Restarting Your Server and Testing the Dealership

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 dealership resource loads without errors.

3. Test In-Game:

   • Once your server is running, join your FiveM server.

   • Use the in-game command or keybind specified by the dealership resource (often documented in the resource's instructions) to open the dealership menu.

   • Verify that the user interface displays correctly, vehicles are listed for preview, and purchase functionality works as expected.

✅ Custom vehicle dealership tested and functioning successfully!

🎉 Conclusion

You have now successfully installed a custom vehicle dealership 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've added an exciting feature that enhances player interaction and immersion. Enjoy your enhanced roleplay environment, and if you need further assistance, contact VolticHost Support. 🚀