Installation
Step-by-step guide to installing and setting up DevMate on your FiveM server.
Overview
This guide will walk you through the complete installation process for DevMate, from downloading the resource to configuring permissions and activating your license.
Prerequisite
This guide assumes you have already purchased DevMate from Big Daddy Scripts. If you have not, please purchase it here.
Step 1: Download DevMate
After purchasing DevMate, head to your Big Daddy Scripts Account Page and find the order that contains DevMate. Click on the "Download" button to download the latest version of DevMate.
Step 2: Extract the File
The .zip file you downloaded will contain a folder named DevMate. Drag and drop this folder into your resources folder.
Important
DO NOT rename the folder. This will result in DevMate not working correctly.
Step 3: Add the Resource to Server
Navigate to your server's server.cfg file and add the following line where you want DevMate to start:
ensure DevMateStep 4: Grant Permissions
Navigate to your server's server.cfg file and add the following line to grant DevMate the necessary permissions:
add_ace resource.DevMate command allow # DevMate PermissionsThis permission allows DevMate to execute commands required for its functionality.
Step 5: Insert License Key
From the Big Daddy Scripts Account Page, under "Licenses", find DevMate and click on "VIEW".
At the top of the page, you will find your license key. Click the "COPY" button to copy your license key.
Then, navigate to your DevMate configuration file (DevMate/config.json) and insert your license key into the LicenseKey field:
{
"$schema": "...",
"LicenseKey": "your-license-key-here",
...
}License Key Troubleshooting
Step 6: Configure Permissions (Optional)
Before starting your server, you may want to configure the permissions system in DevMate. See the Configuration guide for detailed information on setting up role-based permissions.
Done
You have now successfully installed DevMate! Start your server and DevMate will be available for use.
Next Steps
- Review the Configuration guide to set up permissions and customize DevMate - Check out the Commands reference to learn what commands are available - Explore the Exports API if you want to integrate DevMate into your scripts
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