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# FiveM Escrow Errors

Common FiveM Asset Escrow errors and how to fix them.

Striga scripts are protected with **FiveM Asset Escrow**. Most of the code is locked, and the files you may change are open in each script's `editable/` folder.

Most escrow errors come from the license key, the upload or old server files. Check these first.

## Quick checklist

* The server uses a license key from the **Cfx.re account that bought the script**.
* Your **server artifacts** are up to date.
* The script was uploaded **complete** (with the `.fxap` file) and in **binary** mode.
* Only files in `editable/` were changed.

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## Errors

<details>

<summary>"You lack the required entitlement to use ..."</summary>

The server's license key does not belong to the account that owns the script.

1. Open [portal.cfx.re](https://portal.cfx.re) with the account that bought the script.
2. Make a server license key there, or use one from that account.
3. Put it in `server.cfg` as `sv_licenseKey` and restart the server.

</details>

<details>

<summary>"Failed to verify protected resource ..."</summary>

The escrow file of the script is missing or damaged.

* Check the `.fxap` file is in the script folder. Some FTP clients hide or skip files that start with a dot.
* Download the script again from the Cfx.re Portal and upload it again.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Syntax errors or strange characters in a locked file</summary>

The upload changed the locked files. This happens when an FTP client uploads in **text (ASCII)** mode.

Set your FTP client to **binary** mode and upload the script again.

</details>

<details>

<summary>The script does not start after a server update or on an old server</summary>

Escrow needs recent **server artifacts**. Update your FXServer artifacts to the latest recommended build and restart.

</details>

<details>

<summary>I edited a locked file and now it fails</summary>

Locked files cannot be changed. Download the script again and only change files in `editable/`.

</details>

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## Not an escrow error?

{% hint style="info" %}
A red line from **striga-core** like `... needs striga-core >= 0.1.0` is not an escrow error. It means striga-core is too old. See [Updates & Versions](/docs/updates-and-versions.md).
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
Keep the folder names as shipped (for example `striga-core`, `striga-notify`). Striga scripts find each other by these names.
{% endhint %}


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