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The n4_queue resource ships as a folder named n4_queue.
At the root of that folder is a config.cfg file with sane defaults. By default, you should execute this file before starting the resource: 
exec @n4_queue/config.cfg
ensure n4_queue
You can also copy any of the set "queue:..." convars into any other .cfg file (for example, your main server.cfg) as long as that file is executed before ensure n4_queue.

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Core behavior

ConvarDefaultDescription
queue:locale"en"Locale file used from locales/<locale>.json. Controls all queue messages.
queue:server_startup_delay60Seconds to hold all players in the queue when the server first starts before allowing joins.
queue:connection_delay1Seconds to wait between each player being allowed to connect. Helps avoid timeouts on join.
queue:modify_hostname0If 1, adds the current queue count in front of your server name on the public server list.
queue:stack_priority1If 1, combines all priority rows/roles together. If 0, only the row/role with the highest points is used.
queue:manual_connection0If 1, you handle the connection process manually via the HandleConnection export instead of the built‑in plug‑and‑play handler.

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queue:manual_connection (advanced)

  • When 0 (default): n4_queue automatically hooks the playerConnecting event and manages the entire join flow. You just install the resource and configure convars; it is plug‑and‑play.
  • When 1:
    • n4_queue exposes a server export HandleConnection(name, source, deferrals, identifier?).
    • You must create your own playerConnecting handler and call HandleConnection last, after all your own checks (bans, frameworks, whitelists, etc.).
    • Once HandleConnection is called, the queue takes over and runs its normal connection logic (deferrals, queue UI, etc.).
Basic CfxLua 5.4 example: 
local queue = exports.n4_queue

---@param name string
---@param deferrals table
local function playerConnecting(name, _, deferrals)
    local source = source

    if IsPlayerBanned(source) then
        return deferrals.done('You are banned from this server!')
    elseif OtherCodeHere(source) then
        return deferrals.done('...')
    end

    -- Optional unique identifier. If omitted, n4_queue will try Utils.getPrimaryIdentifier(source).
    local identifier = 'steam:1234'

    queue:HandleConnection(name, source, deferrals, identifier)
end

AddEventHandler('playerConnecting', playerConnecting)
Use this mode if you need full control over the connection pipeline; otherwise, leave queue:manual_connection at 0 for the simplest setup.

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Grace priority

ConvarDefaultDescription
queue:grace_priority_enabled0If 1, players receive temporary priority after disconnecting (useful for crashes).
queue:grace_priority_points1000Temporary priority points granted when the player disconnects.
queue:grace_priority_timer180Seconds the player has to reconnect before their grace priority expires.

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Discord integration

ConvarDefaultDescription
queue:discord:enabled0Enable Discord integration.
queue:discord:guild_id""The guild (server) ID of your Discord.
queue:discord:require_identifier0If 1, the player must have a Discord identifier to connect.
queue:discord:require_in_guild0If 1, the player must be in your Discord server to connect.
queue:discord:whitelist_enabled0If 1, only players with specific Discord roles may connect.
queue:discord:whitelist_role_ids["123", "1234", "1345"]Role IDs allowed when whitelist is enabled. Replace with your real role IDs.
queue:discord:prio_roles{ "123": 5000, "1234": 2500, "1345": 1000 }Map of role ID → priority points. Higher points = higher queue priority.
queue:discord:use_nickname0If 1, uses the player’s Discord nickname instead of their username.
queue:discord:allow_on_api_failure1If 1, players are allowed to connect when Discord/API is unavailable (fail open). If 0, they are blocked with a discord_api_unavailable message (fail closed).
For queue:discord:prio_roles, do not put a comma after the last role ID, and do not include comments inside the object.

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Card, UI & timing

ConvarDefaultDescription
queue:fallback_avatar"https://cdn.n4.gg/misc/default-user.webp"Fallback avatar URL if the player’s avatar is not found.
queue:logo_url"https://cdn.n4.gg/branding/blue-512.png"Logo image URL shown on the queue card (default and subpages).
queue:card"default"Name of the card file (without .json) in cards/. "default" uses cards/default.json.
queue:queue_list_display15Number of players shown on the “Queue list” subpage (1–50).
queue:card_refresh_interval1Seconds between each card refresh for a waiting player. Higher = less CPU, less responsive.
queue:queue_list_refresh10Seconds between rebuilding the “Queue list” subpage (minimum 5).
Placeholders available in cards include {{logo_url}}, {{position}}, {{queueLength}}, {{points}}, {{timeEmoji}}, {{hours}}, {{minutes}}, {{seconds}}, {{estimatedWait}}, {{card_*}}, {{website_url}}, {{discord_url}}, {{server_name}}, {{max_slots}}, {{reserved_slots}}, and {{available_slots}}. For Queue List / View Points / Back to work actions, use Action.Submit with ids players_card, points_card, or go_back. See cards/example.json in the resource.

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Slots, bypass & logging

ConvarDefaultDescription
queue:reserved_slots0Number of slots never filled by the queue (e.g. 48 max, 3 reserved = 45 queueable). Bypass users can use these slots.
queue:bypass_identifiers"[]"JSON array of full identifiers that skip the queue (e.g. ["license2:abc123...", "discord:123456789"]). When the server is full, bypass users are still added to the queue.
queue:console_logging1If 1, enables console logging for the queue.
queue:debug0If 1, enables debug mode. Only enable this while troubleshooting.
These convars are used by the queue for website and Discord links shown on the card.
You can set them here or reuse the same values across other resources: 
# set "Website" "https://servers.fivem.net"
# set "Discord" "https://discord.com"

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Full example configuration

Below is a full example you can paste into server.cfg and then adjust for your server: 
# Locale for the queue system
set "queue:locale" "en"

# Initial amount of time (in seconds) that players will be held in the queue on server startup before being allowed to load into the server
set "queue:server_startup_delay" 60

# Amount of time (in seconds) to wait in-between each player loading into your server
set "queue:connection_delay" 1

# Adds the queue count in front of your server name on the cfx public server list (0 = disabled, 1 = enabled)
set "queue:modify_hostname" 0

# If enabled, combine all rows/roles of prio together, otherwise, only use the row/role with the highest amount of points (0 = disabled, 1 = enabled)
set "queue:stack_priority" 1

# Gives players temporary priority points after they disconnect. useful if players crash, etc (0 = disabled, 1 = enabled)
set "queue:grace_priority_enabled" 0

# The amount of temporary priority points a player receives after they disconnect
set "queue:grace_priority_points" 1000

# The amount of time in seconds that a player has to re-connect to the server before their grace priority expires
set "queue:grace_priority_timer" 180

# Manually handle the queue connection process in an external resource through exports (0 = disabled, 1 = enabled)
set "queue:manual_connection" 0

# Enable Discord integration (0 = disabled, 1 = enabled)
set "queue:discord:enabled" 0

# The guild ID of your Discord server
set "queue:discord:guild_id" ""

# Require the player to have a Discord identifier to connect (0 = disabled, 1 = enabled)
set "queue:discord:require_identifier" 0

# Require the player to be in your Discord server to connect (0 = disabled, 1 = enabled)
set "queue:discord:require_in_guild" 0

# Enable Discord role whitelist (0 = disabled, 1 = enabled)
set "queue:discord:whitelist_enabled" 0

# The role IDs that players need to have in order to connect if whitelist is enabled
set "queue:discord:whitelist_role_ids" ["123", "1234", "1345"]

# Discord role ID to priority points (object: role ID -> points)
set "queue:discord:prio_roles" {
  "123": 5000,
  "1234": 2500,
  "1345": 1000
}

# Use the player's nickname from Discord instead of their username (0 = disabled, 1 = enabled)
set "queue:discord:use_nickname" 0

# When whitelist or require_in_guild is enabled and the Discord/API request fails:
# 1 = allow player to connect anyway (fail open), 0 = block with discord_api_unavailable message (fail closed)
set "queue:discord:allow_on_api_failure" 1

# The fallback avatar to use if the player's avatar is not found
set "queue:fallback_avatar" "https://cdn.n4.gg/misc/default-user.webp"

# Logo image URL shown on the queue card (default card and subpages)
set "queue:logo_url" "https://cdn.n4.gg/branding/blue-512.png"

# Queue card: name of the card file (without .json) in the cards/ folder.
set "queue:card" "default"

# Number of players shown on the "Queue list" subpage card (1–50)
set "queue:queue_list_display" 15

# How often (in seconds) the queue card is refreshed for each waiting player (1 = every second).
set "queue:card_refresh_interval" 1

# How often (in seconds) the "Queue list" subpage is rebuilt (minimum 5).
set "queue:queue_list_refresh" 10

# Reserved slots: this many slots are never filled by the queue.
set "queue:reserved_slots" 0

# Bypass queue: identifiers in this list skip the queue and can use reserved slots.
set "queue:bypass_identifiers" "[]"

# Enable console logging (0 = disabled, 1 = enabled)
set "queue:console_logging" 1

# Enable debug mode (0 = disabled, 1 = enabled)
set "queue:debug" 0

# These are the convars the queue uses for the website and Discord links shown on the queue card.
# Uncomment below to set them here, or set them in your server.cfg to reuse across other resources.
# set "Website" "https://servers.fivem.net"
# set "Discord" "https://discord.com"