How to configure a Garry’s Mod server

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.

VARIABLE	DEFAULT VALUE	DESCRIPTION
Map	gm_flatgrass	Set default map for your server
Steam Account Token	–	Assign GSLT token to the server
Workshop ID	–	Type in ID of your workshop collection
Gamemode	sandbox	Change gamemode
Max Players	10	Set maximum amount of players allowed on your server
Tickrate	22	Define how fast server will update each entities location
Lua Refresh	OFF	Enable/disable Lua Refresh
Server Name	default hostname	Assign name for your server
Server Password	–	Set server password
RCON Password	–	Set admin password
VAC Protection	ON	Enable/disable VAC Protection
Maximum props	150	Set maximum amount of props a single player can create
Maximum ragdolls	10	Set maximum amount of ragdolls a single player can create
Maximum NPCs	10	Set maximum amount of NPCs a single player can create
Maximum balloons	10	Set maximum amount of balloons a single player can create
Maximum effect	10	Set maximum amount of effect a single player can create
Maximum dynamites	10	Set maximum amount of dynamites a single player can create
Maximum lamps	10	Set maximum amount of lamps a single player can create
Maximum thrusters	10	Set maximum amount of thrusters a single player can create
Maximum wheels	10	Set maximum amount of wheels a single player can create
Maximum hoverballs	10	Set maximum amount of hoverballs a single player can create
Maximum vehicles	10	Set maximum amount of vehicles a single player can create
Maximum buttons	10	Set maximum amount of buttons a single player can create
Maximum entities	10	Set maximum amount of entities a single player can create
Maximum emitters	10	Set maximum amount of emitters a single player can create
Enable Godmode	OFF	Enable/disable godmode
Enable NoClip	OFF	Enable/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

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!