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Configuration

FiveM ACE Permissions Explained with Examples (2026)

A complete guide to FiveM ACE permissions — add_ace, add_principal, identifier types, command and resource permissions, group inheritance, allow vs deny, plus a full admin/mod example.

Jun 17, 2026 9 min read
Guide

FiveM Server Icon & Banner Guide: Sizes and Formats (2026)

Exact image sizes for your FiveM server — the 96x96 server icon, the 1920x1080 loading screen, plus Discord and Tebex banner dimensions, with copy-paste examples.

Jun 16, 2026 6 min read
FAQ

FiveM FAQ: Common Questions Answered (Beginner's Guide 2026)

The most common FiveM questions answered in plain English — from 'what is FiveM' to escrow, frameworks, joining servers and starting your own.

Jun 14, 2026 6 min read
Performance

FiveM Server Optimization: Fix Lag & Lower resmon (2026)

Diagnose and fix FiveM server lag — read resmon, find the heavy resources, throttle loops, use async queries and tune OneSync for a smooth roleplay server.

Jun 9, 2026 8 min read
Tutorial

How to Install FiveM Scripts Without Errors (ESX & QBCore)

Install any FiveM script cleanly — resources folder, fxmanifest.lua, ensure, correct dependency order and how to fix the most common 'resource not loading' errors.

Jun 3, 2026 7 min read
Comparison

ESX vs QBCore vs Qbox: Best FiveM Framework in 2026

ESX, QBCore and Qbox compared — performance, ecosystem, ease of use and which FiveM framework you should choose in 2026.

May 28, 2026 7 min read
Configuration

FiveM server.cfg Explained: Every Essential Setting (2026)

Understand every important line in your FiveM server.cfg — license, hostname, slots, OneSync, endpoints, ensure order and ACE admin permissions.

May 20, 2026 8 min read
Setup Guide

How to Set Up a FiveM Server in 2026 (Step-by-Step Guide)

Everything you need to launch a FiveM server in 2026 — server artifacts, server.cfg, your cfx.re license key, OneSync and your first framework.

May 12, 2026 9 min read