Zap Hosting FiveM Server Not Starting

Hello Dev, We know how frustrating it could be when you are trying to start your FiveM server hosted on Zap Hosting, but it just won’t start. There could be various reasons why your server is not starting, and in this article, we will discuss all the possible reasons and solutions for the same. So, let’s not waste any time and dive straight into it.

Reasons Why Your Zap Hosting FiveM Server is Not Starting

Before we jump into the solutions, it is essential to understand the reasons why your FiveM server hosted on Zap Hosting is not starting. Here are some of the possible reasons:

Solutions for Zap Hosting FiveM Server Not Starting

Incorrect Configuration

If your server is not starting due to an incorrect configuration, here’s what you can do:

1. Check the server.cfg File

The server.cfg file contains all the server configuration settings. Make sure that all the settings are correct, such as server name, IP address, port number, etc.

2. Check the Resources Folder

The resources folder contains all the server resources, such as scripts, maps, etc. Make sure that all the resources are correctly installed, and there are no conflicts between them.

3. Check the Firewall Settings

Make sure that your firewall settings are not blocking any server ports.

Incompatible Mods

If your server is not starting due to incompatible mods, here’s what you can do:

1. Remove the Incompatible Mods

If you have added any mods to your server, remove them and try to start the server again. If the server starts, it means that the mod was incompatible with the FiveM version you are using.

2. Update the Mods

If the mods you are using are outdated, try to update them to the latest version and see if that solves the problem.

Low Server Resources

If your server is not starting due to low resources, here’s what you can do:

1. Upgrade Your Server Plan

If your server has low resources, you may want to consider upgrading your server plan to get more resources.

2. Remove Unused Resources

If your server has too many resources that are not used, consider removing them to free up server resources.

Corrupted Server Files

If your server is not starting due to corrupted server files, here’s what you can do:

1. Verify Server Files

Zap Hosting offers a server file verification tool that checks all the server files for any corruption. Use this tool to verify your server files.

2. Reinstall the Server

If the verification tool does not solve the problem, consider reinstalling the server.

FAQ

1. How do I access the server.cfg file?

The server.cfg file is located in the server’s root directory. You can access it using an FTP client or the file manager provided by Zap Hosting.

2. How do I check the firewall settings?

You can check the firewall settings by logging into your server’s control panel and going to the firewall settings section.

3. How do I upgrade my server plan?

You can upgrade your server plan by logging into your server’s control panel and going to the server’s plan section. Select the plan you want to upgrade to and follow the instructions.

4. How do I remove unused resources?

You can remove unused resources by logging into your server’s control panel and going to the resources section. Select the resources you want to remove and click on the delete button.

5. How do I reinstall the server?

You can reinstall the server by logging into your server’s control panel and going to the server’s reinstall section. Select the version you want to reinstall and follow the instructions.

That’s it, Dev! We hope this article has helped you understand why your FiveM server hosted on Zap Hosting is not starting and how you can resolve the issue. If you still need help, feel free to contact Zap Hosting’s support team.