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.

• Available DLC Builds
• Enabling Build Using FiveM (Linux/Windows)
  • Step 1: Access Your Server Settings
  • Step 2: Set the Desired Build ID
  • Step 3: Save and Restart
• Enabling Build Using FiveM TxAdmin
  • Step 1: Access TxAdmin Interface
  • Step 2: Navigate to FXServer Settings
  • Step 3: Add the Set Command
  • Step 4: Save and Restart
• FAQ & Final words for this page
  • What is a DLC build?
  • How do I know which Build ID to use?
  • Can I enable multiple DLCs at once?

Available DLC Builds

Below is a list of available DLC builds with their corresponding Build IDs:

Build ID	Build Name
2060	Los Santos Summer Special
2189	Cayo Perico
2372	Tuner DLC
2545	The Contract
2699	The Criminal Enterprises
2802	Los Santos Drug Wars
2944	San Andreas Mercenaries
3095	The Chop Shop
3258	Bottom Dollar Bounties

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Enabling Build Using FiveM (Linux/Windows)

Step 1: Access Your Server Settings

1. Web Interface Method:
   • Log in to your game server's web interface.
   • Navigate to the server.
   • Look for the "Enforce Game Build" subsection, which may be labeled as "Game Build" or similar.
2. 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.

Related FiveM resources

These resources help you treat How to Enable DLCs for FiveM Server as part of the full server stack instead of an isolated fix. The better your setup, framework, rules, marketplace resources, and monitoring work together, the fewer support issues you will have after launch.