Could not contact entitlement service (Status code: 401) - FiveM won't start

What is the issue you’re having?

Could not contact entitlement service (Status code: 401) - FiveM won’t start

What have you tried already to fix the issue?

I tried restarting my computer.
I tried restarting FiveM multiple times

What server did you get this issue on?

No server, the issue occurs when starting FiveM.

Error screenshot(s)

Windows version

Windows 11

System specifications

  • CPU: Intel Core i5 (10th Gen)
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • OS: Windows 10 19045.5247

Antivirus software

AVG

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I got the same error for a while. I’m trying to find a solution but haven’t found anything yet. If you find anything, please let me know!

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yoo i found something this worked for me:

  1. Managed to fix the above error by running GTA Legacy in Story Mode one time. Then got a 401 error then the method below helped:
  • Make sure neither FiveM, nor Rockstar Games Launcher is running.
  • Press Win + R, enter %localappdata%\DigitalEntitlements\ and click OK
  • Back up all the files in there, leave them in a separate directory.
  • Delete all the files inside of DigitalEntitlements.
  • Run Grand Theft Auto V once through the relevant launcher you used to install the game with.
    Your FiveM client should now use your new identifiers, provided you actually have separate licenses. **You might also have to delete %appdata%\CitizenFX\ros_id.dat which is your Rockstar Social Club identifier.
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This worked man, thanks a lot i have been trying to play roleplay a lot and this heplped me thanks :grin: