Getting Started with Your Garry's Mod Server

Getting Started with Your Garry's Mod Server

Ready for DarkRP, TTT, or pure sandbox chaos? Here's how to get started.

1. Find your server

Go to My Services and open your GMod server to see the console, files, and settings.

2. Choose a gamemode

Under Startup, set +gamemode to the gamemode you want to run, e.g. darkrp, terrortown, or sandbox. Also set +map to your desired map.

3. Install the gamemode and addons

Upload the gamemode files to garrysmod/gamemodes/ and addons to garrysmod/addons/ via the file manager. Restart the server once the files are in place.

4. Set up FastDL

So players can quickly download custom content (maps, models, sounds), set up a FastDL address under Startup. This significantly speeds up loading for your players.

5. Start the server

Click Start. The server is usually ready within 1-2 minutes.

6. Connect to the server

Open the GMod console (backtick key) and type:

connect your-ip:port

Tips

• Enable automatic backups before updating addons or gamemode files.
• Use an admin mod like ULX or SAM to administer the server and your players.
• Test new addons on a local server first if possible — some can conflict with each other.