FiveM Server Backup Guide

Protect your FiveM server data with regular backups.

MySQL Database Backup

Command Line Backup

mysqldump -u username -p database_name > backup.sql

Automated Script

#!/bin/bash
DATE=$(date +%Y-%m-%d)
mysqldump -u user -ppassword fivem_db > ~/backups/fivem_$DATE.sql

Resources Backup

1. Stop server
2. Copy resources directory to backup location
3. Label with date
4. Restart server

Restoring Backups

Database Restore

mysql -u username -p database_name < backup.sql

Resources Restore

1. Stop server
2. Copy backup resources to server directory
3. Start server

Backup Schedule

Recommended:

• Database: Every 4-6 hours
• Resources: Weekly or after changes
• Before Updates: Always backup first

Frequently Asked Questions