Hosting Gmod Server for Devs

Hey there Dev! Are you looking to host your own Gmod server? Well, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we will guide you through the entire process of hosting a Gmod server. We will discuss the server requirements, server setup, server configuration, and anything else you need to know to get your server up and running. So without further ado, let’s dive right in!

Server Requirements

Before we go any further, let’s take a look at what you need to host a Gmod server. Here are the following requirements:

Requirement	Description
Operating System	Windows, Linux or MacOS
Processor	2 GHz or faster CPU
RAM	2 GB or more
Hard Drive Space	10 GB or more
Internet Connection	At least 10 Mbps upload and download speed

Make sure to meet all these requirements before starting to set up your Gmod server. Once you have everything in place, let’s move on to the next step.

Server Setup

The first step to host a Gmod server is to download and install SteamCMD. SteamCMD is a command-line tool used to install and update Steam games and dedicated servers.

To download SteamCMD, follow the steps below:

1. Visit the official website of SteamCMD.
2. Download the appropriate version for your operating system.
3. Extract the contents of the downloaded zip file to a folder.

Once you have downloaded and extracted SteamCMD, then it’s time to set up the Gmod server. Follow the steps below:

1. Open the command prompt or terminal window.
2. Type the following command:

cd /your/directory/steamcmd

1. Press Enter. This navigates you to the SteamCMD directory.
2. Type the following command:

./steamcmd.sh +login anonymous +force_install_dir /your/directory/gmodserver +app_update 4020 validate +quit

This command will install Gmod server to the directory you specified.

Server Configuration

Once you have installed Gmod server, it’s time to configure it to your liking. There are several configuration files you can edit to modify your server settings. The most important ones are:

• server.cfg
• autoexec.cfg
• mapcycle.txt

The server.cfg file contains all the basic settings for your server, such as server name, server password, and server settings. The autoexec.cfg file contains any additional settings or commands you want to run when the server starts up. The mapcycle.txt file contains a list of maps that your server will cycle through.

To edit these files, navigate to the directory where you installed your Gmod server and open them in a text editor. Make sure to save your changes before closing the files.

Starting and Stopping the Server

Once you have configured your server, you can start it by running the following command:

/your/directory/gmodserver/srcds_run -game garrysmod +maxplayers 16 +map gm_construct

This command will start your Gmod server with a maximum of 16 players and the default map gm_construct.

To stop your server, press Ctrl+C in the command prompt or terminal window.

FAQ

1. How do I add addons to my Gmod server?

To add addons to your Gmod server, you need to download them from the Steam Workshop or other sources and place them in the addons folder in your Gmod server directory. Once you have done that, restart your server, and the addons will be loaded.

2. How do I change my server settings?

To change your server settings, edit the server.cfg file in your Gmod server directory. Make sure to save your changes before restarting your server.

3. How do I make my server public?

To make your server public, you need to forward the ports on your router and configure your firewall to allow incoming connections. You also need to set the sv_lan command to 0 in your server.cfg file.

4. How do I ban a player from my server?

To ban a player from your server, open the console and type the following command:

banid steamid "reason"

Replace steamid with the SteamID of the player you want to ban and reason with the reason for the ban.

5. How do I change the map on my server?

To change the map on your server, open the console and type the following command:

changelevel mapname

Replace mapname with the name of the map you want to change to.

Conclusion

Hosting a Gmod server is not an easy task, but with the right tools and knowledge, anyone can do it. We hope that this article has helped you in setting up your own Gmod server. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to leave a comment below.