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Establishing Administrative Authority

ULX (User Layer eXtension) is the definitive standard for server administration within the Garry’s Mod ecosystem. It provides a complete graphical user interface (GUI) and a highly efficient chat-based command system that empowers you to manage player behavior, enforce bans, and manipulate world physics with precision. This guide walk you through the correct initialization of the ULX framework and the elevation of your administrative privileges.

Difficulty

Beginner

Time

5 Minutes

Technical Prerequisites

ULX is built upon the ULib framework. These two modifications must be installed in tandem to function correctly.
1

Workshop Integration

Add both ULX and ULib to your server’s Steam Workshop Collection.
2

Verification

Restart your server. Monitor the Console tab for the “ULX Version X initialized” metadata to confirm the hook is active.

Gaining Administrative Privileges

Before you can use the in-game management tools, you must explicitly authorize your account through the server console.
1

Connect to Your Server

Launch Garry’s Mod and join your active server session.
2

Access the Game Panel

Navigate to the FREAKHOSTING Game Panel and open the Console tab.
3

Authorize Superadmin

Execute the following command, ensuring you replace the ID with your personal identifier:
ulx adduserid "STEAM_0:1:12345678" superadmin
Note: ULX uses the Legacy SteamID format (e.g., STEAM_0:0:12345). You can retrieve your legacy ID by inputting your profile URL into SteamID.io.

Accessing the Management Interface

Once your account is elevated to Superadmin, you can interact with the server management tools directly through the game client.
Type !menu into the in-game chat box. This initializes the primary XGUI dashboard where you can manage groups, bans, and technical server settings.

Tactical Moderation

use the Cmds tab within the ULX menu to perform rapid actions on players. This interface allows you to instantly kick, freeze, or teleport problematic users without needing to memorize specific console syntax.

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Last Updated: January 2026 | GMod: ULX authority active.