How to set a FiveM server icon (96×96 PNG)
Put a 96×96 PNG next to your server.cfg and add load_server_icon yourfile.png to server.cfg, then restart the server. The file must be exactly 96×96 and a real PNG; any other size or format is not shown.
The server icon is the first piece of branding a player sees — a tiny square next to your name in a list of thousands. It is also the one image FiveM is strict about. This guide covers the exact requirement, the one line of config that loads it, every reason it can fail, and how to design something that still reads at 96 pixels.
#The requirement
The Cfx server command reference describes load_server_icon [fileName.png] as loading a server icon from the specified file, and it states that the icon must be a 96x96 PNG file. There is no alternative size and no support for JPG, WebP or GIF here.
| Property | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Exactly 96×96 pixels |
| Format | PNG (a real PNG, not a renamed JPG) |
| Transparency | Allowed |
| Location | Relative to the server’s working directory, normally the folder with server.cfg |
| When it loads | On server start |
#Setting it up step by step
- Export your icon as a 96×96 PNG. Name it simply, for example
myLogo.png, with no spaces. - Copy it into the same folder as your
server.cfg(with txAdmin, that is your server data folder). - Add the line below to server.cfg, anywhere before the resources start.
- Restart the server — not just a resource. The icon is read at startup.
- Open the server browser and search for your server. The list caches entries, so allow a few minutes.
# Server identity
sv_hostname "^5My City ^7| Serious RP"
sets sv_projectName "My City"
sets sv_projectDesc "Serious roleplay with custom jobs and a player economy."
load_server_icon myLogo.png#Why the icon does not show
When the icon is missing, it is almost always one of these, in this order:
| Cause | How to check | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wrong size | Open the file’s properties — is it 96×96? | Re-export at exactly 96×96. |
| Not a real PNG | A JPG renamed to .png still has JPEG data inside. | Export as PNG from an editor. |
| Wrong path | The server console reports when the file cannot be opened. | Move the file next to server.cfg or give a correct relative path. |
| Not restarted | Did you only refresh or restart a resource? | Restart the whole server. |
| Browser cache | The server list updates periodically. | Wait a few minutes and reopen the browser. |
#Designing an icon that works at 96 pixels
An icon is not a shrunken logo. At 96×96 on a list, detail disappears and thin lines vanish. The icons that stand out in the FiveM browser share a few traits:
- One shape. A monogram, a badge or a simple symbol. Drop the tagline and the full wordmark.
- Strong contrast. A bright mark on a dark field (or the reverse) survives both list themes.
- A solid background. Transparent icons can disappear against a similar list colour. A filled rounded square is safer.
- Thick lines. Anything thinner than 3–4 pixels at final size will blur.
- Brand colour. Use the same accent as your loading screen and Discord so players recognise you across all of them.
Design at 960×960 or larger, then export to 96×96 and look at it at 100% zoom next to a few popular servers’ icons. If you have to squint, simplify. The logo design guide covers the whole mark, and the image sizes guide lists every other size you will export from the same file.
Questions
What size does the FiveM server icon need to be?
load_server_icon.Can the server icon be a GIF or animated?
Where do I put the icon file?
load_server_icon is relative to that folder.Do I need to restart the server after changing the icon?
Can I use a transparent background?
Does the icon affect my ranking in the server list?
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