# IsValid()

> Returns true if the referenced Object still exists.

## Definition

* **Type:** Method
* **Namespace:** [Unity.Entities](/engine/7000.0/script-reference/unity/entities.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.CoreModule

```csharp
public bool IsValid()
```

### Returns

| Type                                                          | Description                     |
| ------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------- |
| [bool](https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/api/system.boolean) | Whether the reference is valid. |