How to Clear the Cache on your FiveM Client

Clearing your FiveM 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 FiveM performance problems, and safely clearing it often restores normal behavior without requiring a reinstall.

#What Is the FiveM Cache?

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 Over time, these files can become outdated or corrupted.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

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

1. Completely close FiveM.

2. Ensure all FiveM.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

4. Note your current FiveM version (useful if troubleshooting is needed later).

#Clearing Cache Safely

After following the prior steps, you are safe to clear your cache without causing data loss.

1. Navigate to your FiveM data folder: %LOCALAPPDATA%\FiveM\FiveM.app\data\

• Method 1: Press Windows + R to open the "Run" program. When open, paste %localappdata%, and then navigate to: FiveM → FiveM.app → data
• Method 2: Right-click your FiveM desktop shortcut → Open file location → Navigate to the data folder

2. Locate your Cache Folders.

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

Folders to delete:

• cache/browser/

• cache/subprocess/

• server-cache-priv/

• nui-storage/

• server-cache - Delete all folders inside except for game. (if present)

Folders to keep (do NOT delete):

• cache/game/ - This contains core GTA V assets (4–8 GB)
• server-cache/game/

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

3. Restart FiveM.

• Launch FiveM normally.

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

#After Clearing Cache

Once FiveM 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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