Enabling DLC (Downloadable Content) for your FiveM server allows you to offer players the latest maps, clothing, vehicles, and more. This guide will walk...
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How to Enable DLCs for FiveM Server
Enabling DLC (Downloadable Content) for your FiveM server allows you to offer players the latest maps, clothing, vehicles, and more.
This guide will walk you through the process of enabling specific DLC builds on your FiveM server, ensuring that your server runs the desired content.
DLC content is like extra toys you can add to your favorite game to make it more fun. It includes new maps, vehicles, clothes, and more. For a FiveM server, enabling DLC means everyone can use these extra features together, making the game even better for all players.
Below is a list of available DLC builds with their corresponding Build IDs:
Build ID
Build Name
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Look for the "Enforce Game Build" subsection, which may be labeled as "Game Build" or similar.
Manual Editing Method:
Locate the server.cfg file in your FiveM server directory.
Open the file with a text editor.
Step 2: Set the Desired Build ID
Web Interface Method:
Use the dropdown menu to select the desired DLC build from the list.
Manual Editing Method:
Add or modify the following line in the server.cfg file:Copyset sv_enforceGameBuild BUILD_ID_CHOICEReplace BUILD_ID_CHOICE with the appropriate Build ID from the table above.
Step 3: Save and Restart
Save your changes and restart your FiveM server for the settings to take effect.
Enabling Build Using FiveM TxAdmin
Step 1: Access TxAdmin Interface
Log in to your TxAdmin interface.
Step 2: Navigate to FXServer Settings
Go to the FXServer settings section.
Step 3: Add the Set Command
In the "Additional Arguments" section, add the following command:Copy+set sv_enforceGameBuild BUILD_ID_CHOICEReplace BUILD_ID_CHOICE with the desired Build ID from the table above.
Step 4: Save and Restart
Save your changes and restart your FiveM server for the new build to be enforced.
FAQ & Final words for this page
What is a DLC build?
A DLC build refers to a specific version of the game that includes additional content like new maps, vehicles, and clothing, which can be enabled on your FiveM server.
How do I know which Build ID to use?
Refer to the list provided in the tutorial or check the official FiveM or game forums for the latest Build IDs corresponding to each DLC.
Can I enable multiple DLCs at once?
Typically, only one Build ID can be set at a time. However, some builds may include multiple DLCs. Check the Build ID details for compatibility.
By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily enable the desired DLC content on your FiveM server. Ensure that you replace BUILD_ID_CHOICE with the correct Build ID corresponding to the DLC you wish to enable. Restart your server after making these changes to apply the new settings.
Practical launch checklist for How to Enable DLCs for FiveM Server
Use this section as a release checklist before you apply the change on a live FiveM server. Start by copying the current configuration, listing the resources touched by the change, and checking whether the topic depends on your framework, database, inventory, jobs, Discord roles, or txAdmin permissions. Many FiveM problems are not caused by the feature itself. They come from the wrong startup order, missing dependencies, inconsistent item names, or unclear staff permissions.
After the first restart, read the server console before inviting players to test. Warnings about missing exports, missing items, unknown job names, failed SQL queries, or duplicated resources should be solved immediately. If you are changing several things at once, test each resource separately with a fresh character and with an admin account. That makes it easier to tell whether the issue is inside the resource, inside an ESX/QBCore/QBox bridge, or inside your server configuration.
A production server also needs a rollback plan. Keep the previous script or config version, note the database tables involved, and decide when you will revert instead of debugging live. A practical rule is simple: if players cannot join, interact, or keep their items normally after ten minutes, roll the change back and continue on a staging server. Stability matters more than shipping one extra feature during peak hours.
Common mistakes to avoid
The most common mistake is testing only with administrator permissions. Many systems work for admins but fail for normal players because of ACE permissions, job grades, Discord role checks, or inventory metadata. Test at least three roles: normal player, staff member, and full admin. Write down which commands, items, menus, or map markers should be available to each role before you call the setup finished.
Another common mistake is ignoring monitoring after the change. Watch resmon, txAdmin warnings, client console errors, and Discord feedback for the first play session. If a resource constantly uses too much time or creates repeated client errors, it lowers server quality even when the feature appears to work. Larger changes should go through a short maintenance window with a clear testing checklist.
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