Server SetupBeginner25-45 min

Install ESX Legacy in 2026

ESX Legacy is the maintained ESX version. This installs it cleanly with oxmysql and ox_inventory.

Requirements

A running FiveM artifact (recent recommended build)
MySQL 8 / MariaDB 10.6+
oxmysql, es_extended, ox_lib and ox_inventory

Step 1: Database

Create a database (e.g. esx) and note the credentials.

Step 2: Resources

Place these in resources:

oxmysql
ox_lib
es_extended
ox_inventory

Import the SQL that ships with es_extended and ox_inventory.

Step 3: server.cfg

cfg

set mysql_connection_string "mysql://root:password@localhost/esx?charset=utf8mb4"

ensure oxmysql
ensure ox_lib
ensure es_extended
ensure ox_inventory

Step 4: Configure es_extended

Set your default spawn, starting money and locale in the es_extended config. Enable multicharacter if you want it.

Step 5: Verify

Console shows es_extended and ox_inventory starting cleanly.
You spawn in with a working inventory (press the inventory key).
/setjob (as admin) changes your job.

Troubleshooting

No inventory: ox_inventory not ensured, or its SQL not imported.
oxmysql errors: check the connection string and DB service.
Load order: oxmysql → ox_lib → es_extended → ox_inventory → your scripts.

If you would rather skip weeks of wiring, our QBCore Royale Edition all-in-one pack ships pre-configured with the latest artifacts, database and scripts so you can launch in minutes instead of days.

What You Will Learn

This Server Setup tutorial focuses on practical outcomes for FiveM scripting and QB Core development. By following the steps in Install ESX Legacy in 2026, you will understand how the topic fits into a real server workflow and how to apply it safely.

You will learn the reasoning behind the implementation choices (especially for beginner topics), so you can make the same decisions again for future resources. The goal is to reduce trial-and-error, improve consistency across updates, and help your team ship changes without breaking gameplay.

Identify the correct use case for this approach in a QB Core or FiveM environment
Implement the key concepts with an install-ready workflow
Validate compatibility and avoid common setup conflicts
Apply best practices to keep your server stable over time

Why This Matters

When scripts, configs, and documentation are aligned with your server architecture, you reduce maintenance overhead. That means fewer upgrade surprises, faster onboarding for new admins, and a more reliable experience for your players.

FAQ

Do I need advanced knowledge? This tutorial is matched to a Beginner difficulty level, and the steps are designed to build confidence without assuming everything is already known.

Will this work on my QB Core server? The tutorial emphasizes compatibility and integration checks so you can confirm requirements before installing.

How do I apply this to my next update? Use the same workflow and validation approach described here, then adapt the final details to your server’s setup.

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Troubleshooting

No inventory: ox_inventory not ensured, or its SQL not imported.

oxmysql errors: check the connection string and DB service.

Load order: oxmysql → ox_lib → es_extended → ox_inventory → your scripts.

If you would rather skip weeks of wiring, our QBCore Royale Edition all-in-one pack ships pre-configured with the latest artifacts, database and scripts so you can launch in minutes instead of days.

What You Will Learn

Identify the correct use case for this approach in a QB Core or FiveM environment

Implement the key concepts with an install-ready workflow

Validate compatibility and avoid common setup conflicts

Apply best practices to keep your server stable over time

FAQ

Do I need advanced knowledge? This tutorial is matched to a Beginner difficulty level, and the steps are designed to build confidence without assuming everything is already known.

Will this work on my QB Core server? The tutorial emphasizes compatibility and integration checks so you can confirm requirements before installing.

How do I apply this to my next update? Use the same workflow and validation approach described here, then adapt the final details to your server’s setup.