> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pinkable.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Resource Protection (Asset Escrow)

> Understanding how encrypted FiveM resources and licensing work

pinkable.dev resources are distributed using **FiveM Asset Escrow**, a protection system developed by **Cfx.re** that secures paid resources and ensures they can only run on authorized servers.

With this system, critical parts of a script are encrypted and tied to the FiveM account that purchased the asset. This prevents unauthorized redistribution while allowing servers that own the resource to run it normally.

## Overview

Asset Escrow protects developer resources through encryption and account-based licensing. When a server starts a protected resource, FiveM automatically verifies ownership before allowing it to run.

The process works as follows:

1. **Protected Files**\
   Important files inside the resource are encrypted and compiled into a protected asset. These files cannot be viewed, modified, or extracted, and are only executed internally by the FiveM runtime.

2. **Ownership Verification**\
   When the resource starts, FiveM checks the server's **Cfx.re license key** through the [Keymaster](https://keymaster.fivem.net). The resource will only run if the license key belongs to the same FiveM account that owns the asset.

3. **Purchasing Resources**\
   When purchasing a resource, the asset is granted to the FiveM account used during checkout. Your server must run with a license key generated from that same account.

<Info>
  **Server requirement:** Asset Escrow resources require FiveM server build **5181 or newer**.\
  If you encounter errors such as "Failed to load script" or "Error parsing script," update your server artifacts using the official FiveM documentation.
</Info>

## Important Notes

* **Account Matching**\
  The FiveM account that owns the purchased resource must also be the account that generated the server's license key.

* **Managing Your Assets**\
  Purchased resources can be viewed, downloaded, and transferred through the Keymaster asset management page. You will also receive a download link via email after completing a purchase.

<Card title="Manage Purchased Assets" href="https://keymaster.fivem.net/asset-grants" icon="key">
  Access your purchased resources, download them again, or transfer ownership to another account.
</Card>

## Common Issues

| Issue                                       | Resolution                                                                                                                                                                    |
| ------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Missing entitlement / lack of ownership** | The server license key belongs to a different FiveM account than the one that owns the asset. Use the correct key or transfer the asset through Keymaster.                    |
| **Protected resource verification failed**  | This usually means the resource files were copied incorrectly. Ensure all hidden files (including `.fxap`) are present and re-download the asset from Keymaster if necessary. |

## Additional Information

<Card title="Official Asset Escrow Documentation" href="https://forum.cfx.re/t/introducing-asset-escrow-for-your-resources/4777151" icon="book">
  Read the official explanation and FAQ from the Cfx.re team.
</Card>