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To clear the FiveM server cache, stop your server, delete the cache folder next to server.cfg in Files and start the server again; it rebuilds the cache on start-up. To clear the client cache, close FiveM and delete the cache, server-cache and server-cache-priv folders in %localappdata%\FiveM\FiveM.app\data. This fixes missing textures, invisible cars and old versions of changed resources.

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When should I clear the FiveM cache?

  • Players see missing or purple textures, invisible cars or old clothing after you changed a resource.
  • A map, car or loading screen still shows the old version.
  • Players get stuck while downloading resources when they join.
Clear the server cache when every player has the problem. Clear the client cache when only one player has it.

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How to clear the FiveM server cache

1

Stop the server

Click Stop at the top of the page and wait until the server is offline.
2

Find the cache folder

Open Files. The cache folder is in the same folder as the server.cfg your server runs. If you set up txAdmin with a recipe, that may be a different folder than the main one.
3

Delete it

Tick the cache folder, open … and click Delete. It moves to the Trash. See how to use the file manager.
4

Start the server

Click Start. The server builds a new cache, so the first start takes a little longer.
Delete only the cache folder. Don’t delete resources, txData or server.cfg. Changing the FXServer build on Artifacts doesn’t touch the cache, so you don’t need to clear it after a build change.

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How to clear the FiveM client cache on your PC

1

Close FiveM

Close FiveM completely, including in the system tray.
2

Open the data folder

Press Windows + R, type %localappdata%\FiveM\FiveM.app\data and press Enter. Windows Explorer may show the FiveM.app folder as FiveM Application Data.
3

Delete the cache folders

Delete server-cache and server-cache-priv. In the cache folder, delete everything except the game folder; it holds GTA V data that FiveM would otherwise download again.
4

Start FiveM and connect

FiveM downloads the server’s files again when you join.
Share these steps with your players when they report texture problems.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it safe to delete server-cache-priv?

Yes. It holds downloaded files from servers you joined. FiveM downloads what it needs again the next time you connect.

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Will clearing the cache delete my FiveM settings or keybinds?

No. Settings are stored elsewhere. Clearing the cache only removes downloaded files.

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Does clearing the server cache delete player data?

No. Player data is in your database or in your scripts’ own files, not in cache.

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FiveM says it needs to update the game cache. What do I do?

Let it finish. This happens after a FiveM update or when you join a server with a newer game build.

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Add custom maps

Streamed maps and textures.

Update the FXServer artifact

Change builds on the Artifacts page.
Reviewed by the FREAKHOSTING team on 29 October 2026. Game Panel steps were checked on our panel (FXServer build 35245 (Recommended) with txAdmin); game and plugin details follow their official documentation. Steps may differ slightly if FiveM, txAdmin or the resource change.

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Last Updated: October 2026