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Installing Workshop Collections on a Garry's Mod Server

Last updated on Feb 13, 2025

This tutorial will guide you through setting up and managing Steam Workshop collections on your Garry's Mod server using the VolticHost Game Panel. With workshop collections, you can easily manage multiple mods and keep them updated automatically. 🚀


📌 Prerequisites

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

  • Access to the VolticHost Game Panel

  • A valid Steam Workshop Collection ID or a list of individual Workshop IDs

  • Basic understanding of server configuration and file management


1️⃣ First Step - Configuring Workshop Collection IDs

  1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

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

  3. Open or create the configuration file (commonly named workshop.ini or added to your server's main config file in /garrysmod/).

  4. Add your Workshop Collection or individual Workshop IDs in the following format:

    "workshop_ids" "123456789,987654321,1122334455"
    

    Replace the numbers with your actual Workshop Collection or mod IDs.

  5. Save your changes to the file.

Workshop Collection IDs configured successfully!


2️⃣ Next Step - Restarting and Verifying the Workshop Collection

  1. Return to the main dashboard on the VolticHost Game Panel.

  2. Restart your server by clicking the Restart button to apply the new configuration.

  3. Once the server is running, check the server logs or join your server to ensure that the mods from the Workshop collection are downloading and loading correctly.

  4. If needed, revisit your configuration to add or adjust additional Workshop IDs.

Workshop collection applied and verified successfully!


🎉 Conclusion

You have now successfully installed and configured a Steam Workshop collection on your Garry's Mod server using the VolticHost Game Panel! Enjoy the seamless mod management and automated updates for your server. 🚀

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.