Installing Custom Gamemodes on a Garry's Mod Server

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to install a custom gamemode on your Garry's Mod server using the VolticHost Game Panel. Customize your server with new gameplay experiences that fit your community's needs. 🚀

📌 Prerequisites

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

• Access to the VolticHost Game Panel

• A custom gamemode folder ready for upload

1️⃣ First Step - Uploading the Custom Gamemode

1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

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

3. Go to the /garrysmod/gamemodes/ directory where gamemodes are stored.

4. Upload your custom gamemode folder (e.g., my_custom_gamemode/) into the /garrysmod/gamemodes/ directory using the upload tool.

   /garrysmod/gamemodes/my_custom_gamemode/
   

5. Verify that the folder structure is correct and all necessary files are present.

✅ Custom gamemode uploaded successfully!

2️⃣ Next Step - Configuring the Server to Use the New Gamemode

1. Open the server.cfg file located in the /garrysmod/cfg/ directory via File Manager.

2. Locate the line that sets the gamemode. If it doesn't exist, add the following line:

   gamemode "my_custom_gamemode"
   

3. Save your changes to the configuration file.

4. Restart your server from the VolticHost Game Panel to apply the new gamemode settings.

✅ Server configured to use the new gamemode successfully!

✨ Conclusion

You have now successfully installed and configured a custom gamemode on your Garry's Mod server using the VolticHost Game Panel! Enjoy exploring new gameplay experiences and taking your server to the next level. 🚀

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.