So, you've downloaded a custom loading screen template for your FiveM server, but it says "Welcome to Example Roleplay" and displays someone else's rules. This tutorial will teach you exactly how to change FiveM loading screen text quickly and safely.
Step 1: Locate Your index.html File
Every loading screen resource has an HTML file, usually named index.html. Navigate to your server's resources folder, open the specific loading screen folder, and look for this file.
Important:Do not open this file by double-clicking it, as it will likely just open in your web browser. Right-click the file and select "Open With" -> Notepad, or preferably a code editor like Visual Studio Code or Notepad++.
Step 2: Finding the Text to Replace
Once the file is open, use the search function (CTRL + F or CMD + F) to find the specific text you want to replace. For example, search for "Example Roleplay".
<!-- You will see something like this: -->
<h1 class="server-title">Welcome to Example Roleplay</h1>
<!-- Change it to your server name: -->
<h1 class="server-title">Welcome to Vice City RP</h1>Step 3: Editing Lists and Rules
Server rules are usually formatted as HTML lists using the <ul> (unordered list) and <li> (list item) tags.
<ul class="rules-list">
<li>No Random Deathmatch (RDM)</li>
<li>Value your life (NVL)</li>
<li>Respect all players and staff</li>
</ul>Simply replace the text between the <li> and </li> tags. Be very careful not to accidentally delete the angled brackets, or the layout of your screen will break!
Step 4: Save and Restart
Save the index.html file. Since loading screens are client-side UI, you usually need to restart the resource in your server console using ensure [resource_name] and then disconnect and reconnect your FiveM client to see the changes.
The Faster Alternative: Visual Editing
If you are afraid of breaking the HTML syntax, or if you find navigating hundreds of lines of code confusing, you should switch to a visual builder.
With the ViceForge Builder, you can change your server name, description, and rules by simply typing into a text box. You instantly see a live preview of how it looks, and there is zero risk of breaking the code.