> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.freakhosting.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Garry's Mod Server Hosting Guide: Setup, Addons, Admins and Fixes

> Garry's Mod server hosting guide for FREAKHOSTING: setup, Game settings, Workshop addons, DarkRP, TTT, ULX admins, FastDL, physics settings and fixes.

This Garry's Mod server hosting guide lists every FREAKHOSTING help page for Garry's Mod (GMod). Your server runs the Garry's Mod dedicated server with the **base**, **sandbox** and **terrortown** (TTT) gamemodes installed. You change the map, gamemode, Workshop collection and `server.cfg` on the **Game settings** page in the Game Panel. No admin mod is preinstalled. New here? Start with [getting started](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/getting-started-with-your-garrys-mod-server.md).

| Fact | Value |
| - | - |
| Panel page | **Game settings** (under **GAME SETTINGS**) |
| Installed gamemodes | base, sandbox, terrortown (Trouble in Terrorist Town) |
| Default map and gamemode | `gm_flatgrass`, Sandbox |
| Default player slots and tick rate | 32 players, tick rate 22 |
| Addons | Workshop collection ID, or files in `/garrysmod/addons` |
| Admin mod | None preinstalled (install ULX and ULib yourself) |
| Fast download (FastDL) | Set up by FREAKHOSTING at every start |

## Most asked

1. [gmod\_physiterations and physics settings](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/optimizing-servercfg-for-high-player-counts.md): what is in your `server.cfg` and how to change it.
2. [Falco's Prop Protection](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/setting-up-falcos-prop-protection.md): stop prop griefing and spam.
3. [Install DarkRP](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/setting-up-darkrp-gamemode.md): gamemode, DarkRPMod and the Gamemode setting.
4. [FastDL for GMod](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/how-to-create-a-fastdl-collection-for-gmod.md): how players download your content.
5. [Wiremod](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/installing-and-restricting-wiremod.md): install it and set limits.
6. [ULX commands](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/configuring-ulx-groups-and-permissions.md): groups, permissions and admin commands.
7. [Weapon packs](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/adding-weapon-packs-m9k-cw2.md): M9K, CW 2.0, ArcCW and ARC9.
8. [Missing textures](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/installing-css-content.md): purple and black checkerboards and ERROR models.

## Start here

> [card] [Getting started](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/getting-started-with-your-garrys-mod-server.md)
>
> Map, gamemode, name, password and joining.

> [card] [Log in to the Game Panel](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-login-and-access-the-game-panel.md)
>
> Open your server.

## Game Panel guides

> [card] [Game settings explained](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/garrys-mod-game-settings-explained.md)
>
> Every setting, preset and limit.

> [card] [Install addons](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/how-to-install-addons-on-your-garrys-mod-server.md)
>
> Workshop collections and the addons folder.

> [card] [Install a gamemode](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/how-to-install-a-custom-gamemode-on-garrys-mod.md)
>
> Prop Hunt, Murder and other gamemodes.

> [card] [Set up DarkRP](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/setting-up-darkrp-gamemode.md)
>
> DarkRP and DarkRPMod.

> [card] [Set up a TTT server](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/setting-up-a-ttt-server.md)
>
> Trouble in Terrorist Town settings.

> [card] [Install ULX](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/configuring-ulx-admin-mod.md)
>
> Admin mod and your first superadmin.

> [card] [FastDL for GMod](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/how-to-create-a-fastdl-collection-for-gmod.md)
>
> How players download content.

## Guides and tips

> [card] [Weapon packs](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/adding-weapon-packs-m9k-cw2.md)
>
> M9K, CW 2.0, ArcCW and ARC9.

> [card] [Falco's Prop Protection](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/setting-up-falcos-prop-protection.md)
>
> Anti-grief settings.

> [card] [Wiremod](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/installing-and-restricting-wiremod.md)
>
> Install and limit Wiremod.

> [card] [DarkRP jobs](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/configuring-darkrp-jobs.md)
>
> Add and edit jobs.

> [card] [Workshop downloads vs FastDL](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/using-collection-loader-vs-manual-fastdl.md)
>
> Which download method to use.

> [card] [Force client downloads](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/how-to-force-server-clients-to-download-content.md)
>
> resource.AddWorkshop and resource.AddFile.

> [card] [Mount CS:S content](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/mounting-css-content-on-your-gmod-server.md)
>
> mount.cfg on the server.

## Commands and settings

> [card] [ULX commands and groups](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/configuring-ulx-groups-and-permissions.md)
>
> Groups, permissions and commands.

> [card] [Physics and server.cfg](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/optimizing-servercfg-for-high-player-counts.md)
>
> gmod\_physiterations and sv\_turbophysics.

> [card] [Server commands](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/garrys-mod-server-commands.md)
>
> Console commands for your server.

## Troubleshooting

> [card] [Missing textures](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/installing-css-content.md)
>
> Checkerboards and ERROR models.

> [card] [Not showing in the list](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/garrys-mod-server-not-showing-in-list.md)
>
> Token, LAN and region.

> [card] [Server lag](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/fixing-garrys-mod-server-lag.md)
>
> 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](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/setting-up-darkrp-gamemode.md) and [ULX](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/configuring-ulx-admin-mod.md) 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](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/how-to-install-addons-on-your-garrys-mod-server.md).

### 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](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/garrys-mod/garrys-mod-server-not-showing-in-list.md).

## Related guides

> [card] [Start, stop and restart](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-start-stop-and-restart-your-game-server.md)
>
> Control your server's power.

> [card] [File Manager](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-use-the-file-manager.md)
>
> Edit and upload files.

> [card] [Startup variables](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-configure-startup-variables.md)
>
> Map, gamemode, tick rate and more.

> [card] [Backups](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-create-and-restore-backups.md)
>
> Make and restore backups.

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> [!NOTE]
>
> **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


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