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How to configure a Garry’s Mod server

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Garry’s Mod server configuration gives administrators full control over all aspects of the game. It allows you to fully adapt the game to the needs of the often demanding community. The server allows you to install additional maps, mods and plugins that improve the gameplay and allow you to offer unique functions often unavailable on other servers. Experimenting with your server gives you the chance to test out different settings and game modes, which is welcome on Garry’s Mod servers!

How to configure Garry’s Mod server through our game server panel:

1. Stop your server

Open game server panel in your favorite browser and select your Garry’s Mod server from the list. You should be redirected to the “Console” tab where you can quickly select “Stop” button.

2. Change server variables

Once your server is stopped it’s time to change some parameters. Go to the “Startup” tab where you will find the most important variables.

VARIABLEDEFAULT VALUE
DESCRIPTION
Mapgm_flatgrassSet default map for your server
Steam Account TokenAssign GSLT token to the server
Workshop IDType in ID of your workshop collection
GamemodesandboxChange gamemode
Max Players10Set maximum amount of players allowed on your server
Tickrate22Define how fast server will update each entities location
Lua RefreshOFFEnable/disable Lua Refresh
Server Namedefault hostnameAssign name for your server
Server PasswordSet server password
RCON PasswordSet admin password
VAC ProtectionONEnable/disable VAC Protection
Maximum props150Set maximum amount of props a single player can create
Maximum ragdolls10Set maximum amount of ragdolls a single player can create
Maximum NPCs10Set maximum amount of NPCs a single player can create
Maximum balloons10Set maximum amount of balloons a single player can create
Maximum effect10Set maximum amount of effect a single player can create
Maximum dynamites10Set maximum amount of dynamites a single player can create
Maximum lamps10Set maximum amount of lamps a single player can create
Maximum thrusters10Set maximum amount of thrusters a single player can create
Maximum wheels10Set maximum amount of wheels a single player can create
Maximum hoverballs10Set maximum amount of hoverballs a single player can create
Maximum vehicles10Set maximum amount of vehicles a single player can create
Maximum buttons10Set maximum amount of buttons a single player can create
Maximum entities10Set maximum amount of entities a single player can create
Maximum emitters10Set maximum amount of emitters a single player can create
Enable GodmodeOFFEnable/disable godmode
Enable NoClipOFFEnable/disable noclip

3. Change more advanced parameters

If you are not satisfied with the configuration performed in the “Startup” tab, you can change various parameters in the configuration file. Go to the “Files” tab to access the server files and follow this path: /home/container/garrysmod/cfg/server.cfg

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4. Start your server

Come back to the “Console” tab and select “Start” button.

We hope that our intuitive web interface has allowed you to manage your Garry’s Mod server easily. If you want to ask us any questions, feel free to contact us via e-mail, ticket or live chat!


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