Download ESX Legacy
Find the official ESX Legacy download for FiveM, check the latest stable release, avoid outdated es_extended archives and choose txAdmin or manual installation.
Download ESX Legacy from the official GitHub releases, not a reuploaded ZIP or an old standalone es_extended package. This page links to the maintained source and explains which files you need.
Official download links
| Component | Official source | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| ESX Legacy core | esx_core latest release | es_extended and other required core resources |
| Official addons | ESX-Legacy-Addons | Optional jobs, shops, banking and more |
| txAdmin recipe | esx-recipes | Assisted server setup |
| Official docs | docs.esx-framework.org | Upstream reference |
Latest version checked October 22, 2026: ESX Legacy 1.16.4, released October 18. Always verify GitHub releases for newer versions before downloading.
Download security
This independent documentation does not redistribute ESX archives. Download directly from the ESX Framework organization.
What comes with ESX?
The maintained esx_core repository includes the [core] directory containing es_extended, esx_lib, esx_identity, esx_multicharacter and other essential resources. The SQL schema is under [SQL]/legacy.sql.
Official addons live in a separate repository. A source checkout alone is not a complete FiveM server: you also need FXServer, a database, oxmysql and a valid server configuration.
Choose your installation path
- New server: Follow Install ESX with txAdmin. This is the recommended route for most server owners.
- Custom resource tree: Follow Manual installation. Install
esx_libandoxmysqlbefore dependent resources. - Existing live server: Follow Update ESX Legacy and back up your database, configs and resource folders first.
Avoid common download mistakes
| Error | Correction |
|---|---|
Downloaded only es_extended | Install the required core resources too |
es_extended/es_extended/fxmanifest.lua | Remove the accidental extra folder level |
| Guide links to ESX 1.1, 1.2 or v1-final | Use the maintained ESX Legacy release |
Missing oxmysql at startup | Install its release build and check server.cfg |
Missing users table | Follow the manual SQL import instructions |
Never install unknown “ESX packs” that bundle unrelated paid scripts, modified database files or credentials. Verify repository ownership and source release dates before deploying.
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Introduction to ESX Legacy
What ESX Legacy is, how the FiveM framework is built (es_extended, core resources, addons, oxmysql, OneSync) and how this independent documentation is organized.
Install ESX Legacy with txAdmin
Step-by-step guide to install ESX Legacy on a FiveM server with the official txAdmin recipe, including MariaDB setup, license key and what the recipe installs.