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Installing and Managing Mods on a Garry's Mod Server

Last updated on Feb 13, 2025

In this tutorial, we'll walk you through installing and managing mods on your Garry's Mod server using the VolticHost Game Panel. You'll learn how to upload mods, configure Workshop IDs, update mod files, and restart your server for changes to take effect. For additional resources, check out the Garry's Mod Wiki and the Steam Workshop for Garry's Mod. 🚀

📌 Prerequisites

  • A Garry's Mod server purchased at VolticHost.com

  • Access to the VolticHost Game Panel

  • Mod files ready for upload or valid Steam Workshop IDs for the mods

  • Basic understanding of file management and server configurations

1️⃣ First Step - Uploading and Installing Mods

  1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

  2. Navigate to the File Manager from the main dashboard.

  3. Go to the /garrysmod/addons/ directory where mods are stored.

  4. Upload your mod files into the /garrysmod/addons/ folder using the upload tool.

    /garrysmod/addons/

  5. If you are installing mods from the Steam Workshop, open or create the configuration file (commonly steam_appid.txt or a dedicated mod config file) and add your Workshop IDs:

    "workshop_ids" "123456789,987654321"

  6. Save your changes and navigate back to the dashboard.

  7. Restart your server from the control panel to apply the new mods.

✅ Mods uploaded and installed successfully!

2️⃣ Next Step - Managing and Updating Mods

  1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel and access the File Manager once again.

  2. Navigate to the /garrysmod/addons/ directory to review your installed mods.

  3. To update a mod, simply replace the existing mod folder with the updated files by uploading the new version.

  4. To remove a mod, delete its corresponding folder from the /garrysmod/addons/ directory.

  5. If you need to update your Steam Workshop mod list, modify the Workshop IDs in your configuration file accordingly:

    "workshop_ids" "123456789,987654321,1122334455"

  6. Save the updated configuration and restart your server to apply the changes.

✅ Mods managed and updated successfully!

🎉 Conclusion

You have now successfully installed and managed mods on your Garry's Mod server using the VolticHost Game Panel! Enjoy a customized gaming experience with your new mods and feel free to explore additional modding resources at the Garry's Mod Wiki and Steam Workshop. 🚀

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.