server.cfg on the Game settings page in the Game Panel. No admin mod is preinstalled. New here? Start with getting started.
Most asked
- gmod_physiterations and physics settings: what is in your
server.cfgand how to change it. - Falco’s Prop Protection: stop prop griefing and spam.
- Install DarkRP: gamemode, DarkRPMod and the Gamemode setting.
- FastDL for GMod: how players download your content.
- Wiremod: install it and set limits.
- ULX commands: groups, permissions and admin commands.
- Weapon packs: M9K, CW 2.0, ArcCW and ARC9.
- Missing textures: purple and black checkerboards and ERROR models.
Start here
Getting started
Map, gamemode, name, password and joining.
Log in to the Game Panel
Open your server.
Game Panel guides
Game settings explained
Every setting, preset and limit.
Install addons
Workshop collections and the addons folder.
Install a gamemode
Prop Hunt, Murder and other gamemodes.
Set up DarkRP
DarkRP and DarkRPMod.
Set up a TTT server
Trouble in Terrorist Town settings.
Install ULX
Admin mod and your first superadmin.
FastDL for GMod
How players download content.
Guides and tips
Weapon packs
M9K, CW 2.0, ArcCW and ARC9.
Falco's Prop Protection
Anti-grief settings.
Wiremod
Install and limit Wiremod.
DarkRP jobs
Add and edit jobs.
Workshop downloads vs FastDL
Which download method to use.
Force client downloads
resource.AddWorkshop and resource.AddFile.
Mount CS:S content
mount.cfg on the server.
Commands and settings
ULX commands and groups
Groups, permissions and commands.
Physics and server.cfg
gmod_physiterations and sv_turbophysics.
Server commands
Console commands for your server.
Troubleshooting
Missing textures
Checkerboards and ERROR models.
Not showing in the list
Token, LAN and region.
Server lag
Find and fix lag.
Frequently asked questions
Does my Garry’s Mod server come with DarkRP or ULX?
No. Only the base, sandbox and terrortown gamemodes are installed, and the addons folder is empty. Install DarkRP and ULX yourself.How do I add Workshop addons to my GMod server?
Enter your Steam Workshop collection ID in Workshop collection on Game settings and restart. See install addons.Where is server.cfg on my Garry’s Mod server?
It is/garrysmod/cfg/server.cfg. Most of its settings are on Game settings, which saves the file for you and keeps the old copy as server.cfg.bak.
Do I need a Steam game server token for Garry’s Mod?
It is strongly recommended. Without one, your server ranks lower in the server list and may not keep its identity between restarts. See not showing in the list.Related guides
Start, stop and restart
Control your server’s power.
File Manager
Edit and upload files.
Startup variables
Map, gamemode, tick rate and more.
Backups
Make and restore backups.
Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team on our Game Panel on 31 October 2026 (Garry’s Mod dedicated server, Sandbox). Steps may differ slightly if the game changes.
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Last Updated: October 2026