> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.freakhosting.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # How to Install vMenu on Your FiveM Server > Install vMenu on your FiveM server: download it, upload it to resources, load permissions.cfg before ensure vMenu and give admins and players access. To install vMenu on a FREAKHOSTING FiveM server, download the latest release from GitHub, upload it into a `resources/vMenu` folder, then add `exec @vMenu/config/permissions.cfg` above `ensure vMenu` in `server.cfg` and restart. vMenu is a free, server-side trainer menu: players change their look, spawn cars and set the weather, and admins kick and ban, but only with the permissions you give. | Difficulty | Time | Works on | Panel page | | - | - | - | - | | Intermediate | 15 minutes | Every FREAKHOSTING FiveM server | **Files**, **Resources**, **Server config** | ## Before you start * Set **OneSync** to **On (recommended)** on **Server config** and use the **Recommended** FXServer build on [Artifacts](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/fivem/how-to-update-your-fivem-server-artifact.md). vMenu's docs ask you to keep FXServer up to date. * vMenu's documentation is at [docs.vespura.com/vmenu](https://docs.vespura.com/vmenu). It covers vMenu Enhanced and classic vMenu (v3.9.2 and older). This guide follows the classic vMenu docs. * Running QBCore, Qbox or ESX? vMenu works next to them, but limit vehicle spawning and other options that could clash with your economy. ## How to download and upload vMenu **1. Download vMenu** Download the latest release zip from the [vMenu GitHub releases](https://github.com/TomGrobbe/vMenu/releases). **2. Create the vMenu folder** Open **Files**, go to `resources` and click **New folder**. Name it exactly `vMenu`, with a capital M. The name is case-sensitive. **3. Upload the files** Unzip vMenu on your computer and upload its contents into `resources/vMenu`. For many files at once, use [SFTP](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-connect-via-sftp.md). **4. Check the folder** The file `resources/vMenu/fxmanifest.lua` must exist. If you see `resources/vMenu/vMenu/fxmanifest.lua`, move the files up one level. > [!TIP] > > You can also use **Upload a resource** on the **Resources** page with the release zip. Afterwards, check that the resource is listed as `vMenu`. If the folder has another name, rename it to `vMenu` in **Files**. ![FiveM Resources page with a search box, All, Start at boot and Not started filters, an Upload a resource button and resource rows with a Start at boot toggle and Delete](https://mintcdn.com/freakhostingltd/oRNjFa_9Ix118Tkc/images/games/fivem/fivem-resources.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=oRNjFa_9Ix118Tkc\&q=85\&s=d801fd66daaeef927324873e2e82e9e8) The Resources page lists every resource and whether it starts with the server ## How to load vMenu permissions in server.cfg vMenu does not read `permissions.cfg` on its own. `server.cfg` must run it, and it must run **before** vMenu starts. **1. Open server.cfg** Go to **Server config** and click **Advanced: open the raw file**. **2. Add the two lines in this order** ```cfg theme={null} exec @vMenu/config/permissions.cfg ensure vMenu ``` If **Start at boot** on **Resources** already added an `ensure vMenu` line, put the `exec` line above it and don't add a second `ensure`. **3. Save and restart** Save the file and restart the server. Check the console for vMenu errors. ## How to make yourself a vMenu admin vMenu uses FiveM's ace permissions. A group is a **principal**, and a permission is an **ace**. **1. Find your identifier** Join the server, then type `status` in the panel **Console**. Note your identifier, for example `fivem:1234567` or `discord:123456789012345678`. **2. Add yourself to the admin group** Edit `resources/vMenu/config/permissions.cfg` in **Files** and add: ```cfg theme={null} add_principal identifier.fivem:1234567 group.admin ``` **3. Give the group permissions** For example: ```cfg theme={null} add_ace group.admin "vMenu.OnlinePlayers.All" allow add_ace group.admin "vMenu.VehicleSpawner.All" allow add_ace group.admin "vMenu.NoClip" allow ``` **4. Restart and reconnect** Changes to `permissions.cfg` need a server restart. > [!WARNING] > > `vMenu.Everything` grants every option, including bans. vMenu's docs advise against giving it out. ## Which vMenu permissions should I use? | Permission | What it allows | | - | - | | `vMenu.Everything` | Everything. Not recommended. | | `vMenu.DontKickMe` / `vMenu.DontBanMe` | This player can't be kicked / banned. | | `vMenu.NoClip` | Use NoClip. | | `vMenu.Staff` | Open vMenu when it is set to staff only. | | `vMenu.OnlinePlayers.Menu` | Open the Online Players menu. | | `vMenu.OnlinePlayers.Kick` / `TempBan` / `PermBan` / `Unban` | Kick, ban for up to 30 days, ban forever, unban. | | `vMenu.VehicleSpawner.Menu` / `vMenu.VehicleSpawner.All` | Open the Vehicle Spawner / spawn any vehicle. | | `vMenu.PlayerAppearance.Menu` | Change clothes and character. | | `vMenu.WeatherOptions.Menu` / `vMenu.TimeOptions.Menu` | Change the weather / time. | The full list is in the [vMenu permissions reference](https://docs.vespura.com/vmenu/legacy/permissions/permissions/). To give every player an option, use `builtin.everyone`: ```cfg theme={null} add_ace builtin.everyone "vMenu.PlayerAppearance.Menu" allow ``` You can't take a `builtin.everyone` permission away from one player. To remove a permission, comment the line out with `#` and check that an `.All` permission for the same menu isn't still allowed. ## Useful vMenu settings Put these in `permissions.cfg` (or in `server.cfg` above `ensure vMenu`): | Setting | What it does | | - | - | | `setr vmenu_use_permissions true` | Turns vMenu's permission system on. Without it, admin options such as kick and ban don't work. | | `setr vmenu_menu_staff_only true` | Only players with `vMenu.Staff` can open vMenu. | | `setr vmenu_auto_ban_cheaters false` | When `true`, bans players who trigger vMenu events without permission. Off by default. | | `setr vmenu_default_ban_message_information "…"` | Text added to every ban message, such as where to appeal. | ## How to update vMenu 1. [Create a backup](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-create-and-restore-backups.md). 2. Replace the files in `resources/vMenu`, **except** the files in `resources/vMenu/config`. 3. Restart the server. ## Frequently asked questions ### Why doesn't vMenu open? Check that the folder is called exactly `vMenu`, `fxmanifest.lua` is directly inside it and `exec @vMenu/config/permissions.cfg` comes before `ensure vMenu`. Then look for red errors in the console. See [couldn't find resource](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/fivem/fivem-couldnt-find-resource.md). ### I added myself but have no admin options. Why? Your `add_principal` line must use the exact identifier from `status`, with `identifier.` in front. Restart after every change to `permissions.cfg` and reconnect. ### Which key opens vMenu? Players can set the key in FiveM's key bindings settings. ### Can I install vMenu with a txAdmin recipe? Yes. txAdmin's **Popular Recipes** include **vMenu**, but a recipe sets up the whole server. On a server that already runs, install vMenu as a resource as shown above. ### Does vMenu work with pma-voice? Yes, but turn off vMenu's voice chat options. pma-voice doesn't work alongside other voice systems. See [FiveM voice chat](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/fivem/configuring-mumble-voice-chat.md). ## Related guides > **[FiveM server guide](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/fivem/fivem-server-hosting-guide.md)** > > Every FiveM guide in one place. > **[Install mods and resources](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/fivem/how-to-install-mods-on-your-fivem-server.md)** > > Upload and start resources. > **[Resource start order](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/fivem/fivem-resource-start-order.md)** > > Why exec comes before ensure. > **[Console commands](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/fivem/fivem-server-console-commands.md)** > > status, ensure, add\_ace and more. > [!NOTE] > > **Reviewed by the FREAKHOSTING team** on 29 October 2026. Game Panel steps were checked on our panel (FXServer build 35245 (Recommended) with txAdmin); game and plugin details follow their official documentation. Steps may differ slightly if FiveM, txAdmin or the resource change. *** > [!NOTE] > > ### Need Extra Help? > > If you encounter any issues, our support team is ready to assist: > > * **Live Chat:** Quick assistance via our website. > * **Support Ticket:** [Open a Ticket](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/submitticket.php) > * **Discord:** [Join our Community](https://discord.gg/freakhosting) > * **Email:** [support@freakhosting.com](mailto:support@freakhosting.com) > [!TIP] > > ### Save on Your Hosting > > Ready to upgrade your hosting? Use code **KB20** at checkout for **20% off** your first order! *** **Last Updated:** October 2026 This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.