FiveM and GTA V both update regularly, and keeping your server current avoids the dreaded version-mismatch that stops players connecting. This guide covers how to update a FiveM server — the server artifacts, your resources, and how to do it safely.
Two things to keep updated
- Server artifacts (FXServer) — the FiveM server build itself. New builds add features, fix bugs and keep you compatible with the current game.
- Your resources — frameworks and scripts get updates too, especially after a GTA V game build change.
How to update the server artifacts
- Stop your server.
- Download the latest recommended artifacts build for your OS (Windows or Linux) from the official cfx.re artifacts page.
- Replace your old server binaries with the new build — keep your
server.cfg,resourcesfolder and database untouched. - Start the server and watch the console for errors.
Stick to recommended/optional builds rather than the absolute latest “canary” unless you have a reason — bleeding-edge builds can introduce instability.
Game builds (sv_enforceGameBuild)
GTA V DLC updates add new vehicles and assets behind a “game build”. If you want content from a specific DLC (e.g. newer cars, MLOs that need it), set it in your server.cfg:
sv_enforceGameBuild 3258Match the build to what your assets require — using a build your resources don’t support causes missing models or crashes.
Update safely
- Back up first. Copy your
resourcesfolder and export your database before any update. - Update in a test window, not during peak hours.
- Update resources after big game-build changes — frameworks usually release compatibility patches; grab them.
- Keep a rollback — if a new artifact build misbehaves, you can drop the previous build back in.
The managed shortcut
On managed FiveM hosting, artifact updates and backups are handled for you — you update with a click and your config, resources and database carry over automatically, with a backup taken first.
Frequently asked questions
How do I update my FiveM server?
Stop it, replace the server artifacts with the latest recommended build (keeping your server.cfg, resources and database), then restart. Update your frameworks/scripts too after big game-build changes.
What is sv_enforceGameBuild?
A server.cfg setting that locks your server to a specific GTA V DLC game build, so newer DLC vehicles and assets are available. Match it to what your resources need.
Why can’t players connect after a GTA update?
Usually a version mismatch — update your server artifacts (and possibly your game build) so the server matches the current client.
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