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The Modding Blueprint

In the FiveM ecosystem, every modification - whether it is a complex economy system, a tactical script, or a high-fidelity vehicle pack - is categorized as a Resource. To maintain a stable and performant environment for your community, you must adhere to a standardized technical workflow: Research, Transfer, and Activation. This guide walk you through the professional deployment of community-made assets on your FREAKHOSTING instance.

Difficulty

Beginner

Time

12 Minutes

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Step 1: Strategic Content Acquisition

To safeguard your server against “Global Bans” or malware-infected scripts, we strongly recommend exclusively using reputable community repositories.
  • Cfx.re Forums: The primary official source for verified releases and framework updates.
  • GTA5-Mods.com: A vast library of vehicle models and map assets (require manual resource conversion).
  • LCPDFR.com: The definitive destination for law enforcement and emergency service themed modifications.

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Step 2: Technical Asset Transfer (SFTP)

While our web-based File Manager is optimized for rapid configuration edits, we highly recommend using a dedicated SFTP client (such as FileZilla or WinSCP) for transferring large assets or entire modpacks.
1

Establish Connection

Retrieve your SFTP credentials from the Settings tab in your Game Panel and connect via your preferred client.
2

Initialize Directory

Navigate to the /resources/ directory. This is the only folder where the engine will monitor for modded logic.
3

Deploy Unzipped Folders

Upload your extracted resource folders directly. Ensure that each folder contains a valid fxmanifest.lua file in its root directory.

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Step 3: Engine Activation Protocol

Simply uploading the files does not initialize them. You must explicitly instruct the CitizenFX engine to “ensure” the resources are active during the boot sequence.
1

Modify server.cfg

Open your server.cfg file using the integrated editor.
2

Execute Ensure

Add the ensure command followed by the exact folder name of your mod.
  • Example: ensure freak_script
3

Finalize and Restart

Save the configuration and Restart your server.

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Tactical Logic: Ensure vs. Start

We recommend exclusively using the ensure command. Unlike the legacy start command, ensure performs an internal validation check. If the resource is already initialized, it will not attempt a dual-load, effectively preventing redundant execution and silent logic errors.

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Troubleshooting & Verification

If a script fails to load, verify that the fxmanifest.lua is present. Modern FiveM resources must use fxmanifest.lua; older scripts using __resource.lua are considered deprecated and may trigger stability issues.
If your custom vehicles or maps are invisible to players, verify your Patreon License Key status. Most asset-streaming features require an Argentum-tier membership or higher.

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Need Extra Help?

If you encounter any issues, our support team is ready to assist:

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Last Updated: January 2026 | FiveM: Environment ready.