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How to Clear the Cache on your RedM Client

How to Clear the Cache on your RedM Client

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Feb 4, 2026
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4 min read

Clearing your RedM cache can resolve many common client-side issues such as FPS drops, long loading screens, missing textures, and random crashes. Cache corruption is one of the most frequent causes of RedM performance problems, and safely clearing it often restores normal behavior without requiring a reinstall.

#What Is the RedM Cache?

The RedM cache stores temporary client-side data to speed up loading and gameplay. Over time, these files can become outdated or corrupted.

RedM stores several types of cache data, including:

  • Browser Cache – Temporary Chromium/CEF files used for UI elements

  • Server Cache – Downloaded resources specific to each server you join

  • Subprocess Cache – Script compilation and runtime artifacts

When corrupted, cache files may cause:

  • FPS drops or micro-stuttering

  • Infinite or stuck loading screens

  • Missing textures or invisible objects

  • Random client crashes

  • Excessive disk space usage

#Before You Begin (Important)

To avoid data loss or file corruption, make sure you complete the following steps before clearing your cache:

  1. Completely close RedM

  2. Ensure all RedM.exe and CitizenFX processes are closed via Task Manager

  3. Back up custom files if applicable

  • Custom keybinds (client.lua)

  • Saved server favorites

  • Any custom UI modifications

  1. Note your current RedM version (useful for troubleshooting if issues persist)

#Safe Manual Cache Clear (Recommended)

Step 1: Open the RedM Data Directory
  • Navigate to the following folder on your system: %LOCALAPPDATA%\RedM\RedM.app\data\
Alternative methods:

  • Press Windows + R, paste %localappdata%, then navigate to: RedM → RedM.app → data

  • Right-click your RedM desktop shortcut → Open file location → Navigate to the data folder

Step 2: Locate Cache Folders

Inside the data directory, you will see multiple folders. Only specific folders should be removed.

Folders to delete:

  • cache/browser/

  • cache/subprocess/

  • server-cache/

  • server-cache-priv/

  • nui-storage/

Folders to keep (do NOT delete):
  • cache/game/

This contains core Red Dead Redemption 2 assets (4–8 GB)

  • server-cache/game/ (if present)

Deleting these protected folders may cause RedM to fail to launch or require a full re-download.

Step 3: Restart RedM
  • Launch RedM normally.

The first startup after clearing cache may take 2–3 minutes while the cache rebuilds automatically. This is expected.

#After Clearing Cache

Once RedM finishes loading:

  • Rejoin your server and allow resources to re-download

  • Verify performance and visual issues are resolved

  • Reapply any custom settings if needed

If problems persist after clearing cache, the issue may be server-side or related to outdated drivers or mods.

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