Securing Your Garry's Mod Server with Anti-Cheat Measures

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to secure your Garry's Mod server by installing and configuring an anti-cheat plugin using the VolticHost Game Panel. Enhance your server's security and maintain fair gameplay for your community. 🚀

📌 Prerequisites

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

• Access to the VolticHost Game Panel

• An anti-cheat plugin (e.g., gAC or another supported anti-cheat mod)

• Basic knowledge of server file management and configuration

1️⃣ First Step - Installing the Anti-Cheat Plugin

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 addons are stored.

4. Upload the anti-cheat plugin files into the /garrysmod/addons/ directory. For example:

   /garrysmod/addons/anti_cheat_plugin/
   

5. Verify that the folder structure and files are correctly uploaded.

✅ Anti-cheat plugin installed successfully!

2️⃣ Next Step - Configuring and Enabling the Anti-Cheat Plugin

1. Open the configuration file for the anti-cheat plugin (commonly located within the plugin folder, e.g., anti_cheat_config.cfg) using the File Manager.

2. Review and adjust the default settings to match your server's security needs. For example, you might add:

   "anti_cheat_enabled" "1"
   "ban_duration" "30"  // Duration in minutes
   "cheat_detection_threshold" "5"
   

3. Save your configuration file.

4. Restart your server from the VolticHost Game Panel to apply the changes.

✅ Anti-cheat plugin configured and enabled successfully!

🎉 Conclusion

You have now secured your Garry's Mod server with anti-cheat measures using the VolticHost Game Panel! Maintain fair gameplay and protect your community with these enhanced security settings. 🚀

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.