Where FiveM Configuration Is Stored
Most FiveM configuration is managed through your server configuration file and startup variables. The exact file name can vary by setup, but server.cfg is commonly used.
- Open your HorizonNode FiveM server.
- Go to Files.
- Locate your main FiveM configuration file.
- Open it in the file editor.
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Open your FiveM configuration file and edit only the settings you understand.
Common file: server.cfg
Common Settings
Typical settings include the server display name, endpoint ports, resource startup entries, tags, locale, and other FiveM options.
# Example resource entries
ensure mapmanager
ensure chat
ensure spawnmanager
# Your own resources can be started with:
ensure resource_name
After Making Changes
- Save the file.
- Restart the server.
- Watch the console for configuration or resource errors.
Make small changes.Edit one group of settings at a time so it is easier to identify what caused an error.
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