Error: Failed to verify protected resource

This resource is protected and may display a common error in both the server console and the client's F8 console:

Failed to verify protected resource rhud

Causes and Solutions

1. Missing or Corrupted Encrypted Files

   The .fxap file is either missing or was corrupted during file transfer. Some file transfer methods or certain FTP client (such as FileZilla) are known to skip or corrupt encrypted files.

   Solution

   • Include the .fxap file: Make sure the .fxap file is present in the resource folder.
   • Use an alternative FTP client: Switch to a more reliable FTP client such as WinSCP to ensure the .fxap file is properly uploaded.
   • Re-download: If the error persists, download the resource from the Cfx.re Portal again in case it was corrupted during download the last time.

2. Outdated Server Version

   If your server is below a certain version (commonly 5181+), the resource may fail verification.

   Solution

   • Check your current artifacts version: Update your server artifacts to version 5181 or higher (or the latest available version).¹
   • Restart your server: After updating, perform a full server restart to apply the changes.

3. Improper Installation Method

   Transferring the resource folder file by file instead of uploading the entire .zip can lead to missing or corrupted files.

   Solution

   • Upload the .zip directly: Transfer the ZIP file in its entirety to your VPS and extract it there.
   • Avoid partial uploads: Ensure the entire directory (including hidden files) is intact after extraction.

4. Restart Requirements

   If you have just uploaded or updated the resource without restarting the server, verification may fail.

   Solution

   Restart the server after uploading or updating the resource.