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How to Set Up a Garry's Mod Server

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Garry's Mod is the Source-engine sandbox that became a platform — DarkRP, TTT, Prop Hunt, Sandbox and thousands of Workshop addons. A dedicated GMod server lets you pick a gamemode and build a community around it. This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up a Garry's Mod server in minutes — no manual install, no command line.

What you need

  • A Garry's Mod plan with around 2–6 GB of RAM — Garry's Mod is a Medium-class game.
  • Support for Steam Workshop addons and Lua gamemodes, included on every GGameHost Garry's Mod plan.
  • Your friends or community to play with (16–128 slots).

Step 1 — Choose your plan

Pick a plan sized for your Garry's Mod community. We recommend about 2–6 GB of RAM; start smaller and upgrade in one click as you add players or mods. Garry's Mod plans start at $10.99/mo.

Step 2 — Deploy your server

Check out and your Garry's Mod server provisions automatically in under 60 seconds, with console access right away — no manual install, no command line.

Step 3 — Connect & invite players

Once your Garry's Mod server is online, share its address (IP and port) with your friends so they can join. Start, stop and restart it anytime from the control panel.

Step 4 — Install mods & configure

Your Garry's Mod server supports Steam Workshop, Lua addons, DarkRP / TTT, Gamemodes, FTP/SFTP. Install Steam Workshop addons and Lua gamemodes straight from the one-click installer, or upload your own from the control panel — then tweak settings in the visual config editor.

Step 5 — Keep it running smoothly

Enable scheduled automatic backups, set restart timers, and monitor CPU, RAM and player counts from the dashboard. Always-on DDoS protection and 24/7 support keep your Garry's Mod server stable.

Server softwareSteam Workshop addons and Lua gamemodes
Recommended RAM2–6 GB
Player slots16–128 slots
Performance classMedium

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