How to Clear FiveM Cache

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FiveM players can sometimes run into lower FPS, short stutters, or loading problems after using many different servers. These issues are not always caused by cache files, but clearing FiveM’s stored server data can help when old or corrupted files are involved.

How Does FiveM Cache Work?

When you join a FiveM server, the client stores certain files so it does not need to download the same server assets every time. Because each server can use different vehicles, clothing, scripts, and other resources, the cache can grow over time if you frequently switch servers.

How to Clear FiveM Cache Files

The simplest method is to remove the cache folders from FiveM Application Data. Open the FiveM data directory and locate the folders used for cached server files. Depending on your FiveM version, you may see folders named cache, server-cache, and server-cache-priv.

1. Close FiveM completely.
2. Open the FiveM Application Data folder.
3. Open the data folder.
4. Locate the cache-related folders.
5. Delete the cached server data.
6. Start FiveM again and reconnect to your server.

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Clearing cache does not delete your server-side character or progression. However, FiveM may need to download vehicles, clothing, scripts, and other server assets again the next time you join, so the first connection can take longer.

Try a Clean FiveM Installation

If you are worried about deleting the wrong files, you can uninstall FiveM and perform a clean installation instead. After removing FiveM, verify the GTA 5 game files, download the latest FiveM client, and reinstall it with a stable internet connection.

If the problem continues after clearing cache or reinstalling, the cause may be related to the server, graphics settings, drivers, or your system rather than cached files.

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