Dedicated Server Template
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Deploy and manage your own Garry's Mod dedicated server with GameCP's free game server control panel. This template provides a production-ready server configuration with one-click installation, automatic updates via SteamCMD, and full environment variable management. Whether you're hosting for a small group of friends or running a large community server, GameCP makes Garry's Mod server administration simple and reliable.
Small server, 2-12 players
Medium server with addons, 12-32 players
Large server, heavy addons, 32-64 players
Standard Garry's Mod SRCDS startup
High performance tickrate. Better physics and addon responsiveness. Recommended for serious RP or combat servers.
Server Name
Server name displayed in the server browser
(empty)Max Players
Maximum number of concurrent players
24Game Server Login Token
Create one with App ID `4020` at [Steam GSLT Management](https://steamcommunity.com/dev/managegameservers) to publicly list your server.
Creates default workshop.lua and server.cfg files after SteamCMD install
Main server configuration file for Garry's Mod
garrysmod/cfg/server.cfgfileghcr.io/ptero-eggs/games:source
garrys-mod
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April 3, 2026
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Get Started Free(empty)Map
The default map for the server
gm_flatgrassGamemode
The gamemode for the server (e.g. sandbox, terrortown, prophunt)
sandboxWorkshop Collection ID
Workshop collection ID (the numbers at the end of the collection URL)
(empty)Tickrate
Server tickrate. Higher values increase precision at the cost of CPU usage.
22Lua Refresh
Enable Lua auto-refresh for development
0Auto Update
Automatically update the game server via SteamCMD on startup.
1Steam Username
Steam username for authentication. Leave empty for anonymous login.
(empty)Steam Password
Steam password for authentication. Leave empty for anonymous login.
(empty)Steam Auth Code
Steam Guard authentication code (if required)
(empty)Extra SteamCMD Flags
Additional SteamCMD flags
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