How to Clear Cache in FiveM - QBCore Guide for FiveM

Introduction

This tutorial turns How to Clear Cache in FiveM into a clean, developer-friendly guide for QBCore/FiveM. You will follow a step-by-step flow, copy the relevant code patterns, and learn the “why” behind the setup.

Requirements

• QBCore installed and running on a dev server
• Basic Lua knowledge and comfort reading FiveM patterns
• A test workflow for iterating safely (dev server, not production)
• Optional: a code editor with Lua/FiveM helpers (VS Code recommended)

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Overview

In this step, you will apply the overview concept as a practical change: define the pieces, wire them together, then verify the behavior in your dev server.

Step 2: When to Clear Cache

In this step, you will apply the when to clear cache concept as a practical change: define the pieces, wire them together, then verify the behavior in your dev server.

Step 3: Method 1: Complete Cache Clear (Recommended)

In this step, you will apply the method 1: complete cache clear (recommended) concept as a practical change: define the pieces, wire them together, then verify the behavior in your dev server.

Step 4: Step 1: Close FiveM Completely

In this step, you will apply the step 1: close fivem completely concept as a practical change: define the pieces, wire them together, then verify the behavior in your dev server.

Step 5: Step 2: Navigate to FiveM Data Folder

In this step, you will apply the step 2: navigate to fivem data folder concept as a practical change: define the pieces, wire them together, then verify the behavior in your dev server.

Step 6: Step 3: Delete Cache Folders

In this step, you will apply the step 3: delete cache folders concept as a practical change: define the pieces, wire them together, then verify the behavior in your dev server.

Step 7: Step 4: Clear Additional Locations

In this step, you will apply the step 4: clear additional locations concept as a practical change: define the pieces, wire them together, then verify the behavior in your dev server.

Step 8: Step 5: Restart and Test

In this step, you will apply the step 5: restart and test concept as a practical change: define the pieces, wire them together, then verify the behavior in your dev server.

Code Example

-- Add to server.cfg
set sv_disableClientReplacement true
set sv_forceVersionMatch true

Tips & Best Practices

• Keep authority on the server: validate inputs before money/database operations.
• Start with one resource/module at a time, then refactor after you verify it works.
• Use callbacks for request/response flows and events for push/UX updates.
• When you run loops, avoid freezes: always yield with Wait() (client/server) and cache hot values.