ScriptsAboutBlogToolsKnowledge BaseReviewsFAQBasketDocsSupport
shared

DeleteEntity

FiveM shared native documentation with a Lua example.

Summary

Removes an entity from the world. Used to clean up spawned vehicles, objects, and peds. On networked entities, delete on the owner or server.

Returns

void

Parameters

entitynumberThe entity handle (passed by reference in some runtimes).

Example

if DoesEntityExist(veh) then
  DeleteEntity(veh)
end

Common pitfalls

  • Check DoesEntityExist first to avoid errors on stale handles.
  • For networked entities, deletion must happen where you have control (owner/server) or it may not sync.

Related natives

DoesEntityExistCreateVehicle

Related guides

FiveM scripts done right

Optimized, dual-framework scripts for QBCore and ESX from Viper Development — escrow protected, delivered instantly to your Cfx portal.

Browse Scripts →