How to Install Custom Maps and MLOs on Your FiveM Server
Add custom map mods and MLO interiors to your FiveM server — folder structure, fxmanifest, and streaming setup.
Custom maps and MLOs (Map Location Objects) add new buildings, interiors, and locations to your FiveM server.
MLO vs IPL
| Type | What it is | How it loads |
|---|---|---|
| MLO | Self-contained interior with room/portal data (.ytyp files) | Streamed automatically via stream/ — no script needed |
| IPL | Vanilla GTA interior that's unloaded by default | Requires a client script calling RequestIpl('name') |
Most custom interiors you download are MLOs.
MLO Resource Structure
Install a Map / MLO
Download the map mod
Download from cfx.re Releases forum or GTA5-Mods.com. Most MLOs come pre-packaged as FiveM resources.
Upload to the server
In the XGamingServer Panel, stop the server. Click Files in the sidebar and upload the map folder to resources/ (or resources/[maps]/).
Verify the fxmanifest.lua
For MLO maps, the fxmanifest is minimal:
fx_version 'cerulean'
game { 'gta5' }
this_is_a_map 'yes'All asset files go in the stream/ folder and are sent to clients automatically.
Add to server.cfg
ensure my_mloRestart and visit
Start from Console. Travel to the map location in-game.
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