Installing Custom Maps on a Garry's Mod Server

This tutorial will show you how to install custom maps on your Garry's Mod server using the VolticHost Game Panel. Customize your gameplay experience by adding new maps to explore. 🚀

📌 Prerequisites

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

• Access to the VolticHost Game Panel

• Custom map files (e.g., .bsp files) or downloaded maps

• Basic knowledge of file management and server configuration

1️⃣ First Step - Uploading Custom Map Files

1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

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

3. Go to the /garrysmod/maps/ directory where map files are stored.

4. Upload your custom map files (e.g., custom_map.bsp) using the upload tool.

   /garrysmod/maps/custom_map.bsp
   

5. Verify that the map file has been correctly uploaded by checking the directory.

✅ Custom map files uploaded successfully!

2️⃣ Next Step - Configuring the Server to Use the Custom Map

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

2. Add or modify the map cycle to include your custom map. For example, update the mapcycle file:

   custom_map
   gm_flatgrass
   gm_construct
   

3. Save your changes to the configuration file.

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

✅ Server configured to use the custom map successfully!

🎉 Conclusion

You have now successfully installed custom maps on your Garry's Mod server using the VolticHost Game Panel! Enjoy exploring new environments and enhancing your gameplay experience. 🚀

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.