Installation
🎮 nc-pausemenu | Discord Support
Complete guide for installing nc-pausemenu on your FiveM server.
Prerequisites
- FiveM Server (latest recommended artifacts)
- ox_lib — callbacks, utilities
Step 1: Download
- Purchase/download nc-pausemenu
- Extract the archive
Step 2: Place Resource
Place the nc-pausemenu folder in your server's resources directory.
resources/
nc-pausemenu/
fxmanifest.lua
client.lua
server.lua
config.lua
server_config.lua
ui/
dist/
index.html
locale.json
assets/
docs/
Step 3: Server Config
Add to your server.cfg:
ensure ox_lib
ensure nc-pausemenu
Important:
nc-pausemenumust start afterox_liband your framework resource (qb-core, es_extended, etc.)
Step 4: Configure
config.lua
Edit config.lua to set your server branding, menu order, keybinds, support info, etc.
Config.ServerName = 'My Server'
Config.ServerSub = 'discord.gg/myserver'
Config.Logo = 'https://example.com/logo.png'
Config.LogoSize = { width = 64, height = 64 }
See Configuration for full details.
server_config.lua
Edit server_config.lua to set your Discord Bot Token and Channel IDs for news/changelog.
ServerConfig.DiscordBotToken = 'YOUR_BOT_TOKEN'
ServerConfig.NewsChannelId = 'CHANNEL_ID'
ServerConfig.ChangelogChannelId = 'CHANNEL_ID'
Step 5: Discord Bot Setup
To use News & Changelog features, you need a Discord Bot:
- Go to Discord Developer Portal
- Create a new application → Bot section → Create Bot
- Enable Message Content Intent in the Bot settings
- Copy the Bot Token → paste into
server_config.lua - Invite the bot to your server with Read Message History permission
- Get Channel IDs (Developer Mode → Right-click channel → Copy ID)
Step 6: Locale (Optional)
Edit ui/dist/locale.json to translate the UI to your language. See Locale for details.
Step 7: Restart
Restart your server and press ESC in-game to open the custom pause menu.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Menu doesn't open | Ensure ox_lib is started before nc-pausemenu |
| No news/changelog | Check Discord Bot Token, Channel IDs, and bot permissions |
| Framework not detected | Ensure your framework resource is started before nc-pausemenu |
| Logo not showing | Check the URL is accessible (HTTPS recommended) |