Common FiveM Errors

Resource manifest missing

Verify fxmanifest.lua exists directly inside the resource folder.

Couldn't find dependency

Install/start the documented dependency first and verify the resource name is exact.

No such export

Usually indicates the providing resource is missing, failed, outdated, renamed, or started too late.

Unknown command

Confirm the resource registered the command and started successfully.

Permission denied

Verify the exact ACE, group/principal mapping, and configuration load order.

Works only after manual restart

Investigate dependency/start order.

Database connection error

Verify host, port, database, username, password, network access, and database service status without posting credentials publicly.

Document status

Last reviewed: September 2026
Version note: Use the instructions that match your installed product/resource version. When behavior differs from your release, check its release notes before changing production configuration.