How to install plugins to your FiveM server

✅ Requirements

• A FiveM server hosted on Final Hosting

• Access to the Final Hosting Panel

• A plugin or resource ZIP file (from forum.cfx.re, GitHub, etc.)

• Familiarity with server.cfg

Step 1: Download the Plugin

1. Visit a trusted FiveM resource site:

   • https://forum.cfx.re

   • GitHub repositories

   • ESX/QBCore Discords

2. Download the resource (usually in .zip format).

3. Extract it on your computer.

✅ Make sure the extracted folder contains a fxmanifest.lua or __resource.lua file.

Step 2: Upload to Your Server (Pterodactyl File Manager)

1. Log in to your Final Hosting Panel.

2. Select your FiveM server.

3. Click the "File Manager" tab.

4. Navigate to:

    

   /resources

5. Click Upload, and select the entire plugin folder or ZIP file:

   • If you upload a ZIP file, right-click and choose "Unarchive" (or use the "Unzip" option).

   • Delete the original ZIP after extracting.

     Make sure the path looks like this:

Not:

 Step 3: Register the Plugin in server.cfg

1. Go back to the File Manager.

2. Open the file:

    

   server.cfg

3. Scroll to where your other start or ensure lines are.

4. Add a new line:

    

   ensure myplugin

   (Replace myplugin with the exact name of the resource folder.)

5. Save the file.

Step 4: Restart the Server

1. Click the "Console" tab in the Final Hosting panel.

2. Click "Restart"

3. Watch the console to confirm the resource starts without errors.

✅ Optional: Test in Game

1. Connect to your server via FiveM.

2. Use a relevant command, keybind, or feature to confirm the plugin is working.

3. If nothing happens:

   • Re-check the folder name and path.

   • Look at the console logs for errors.

Troubleshooting