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Integrating Discord Notifications with Your Garry's Mod Server

Last updated on Feb 13, 2025

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to integrate Discord notifications with your Garry's Mod server using a Discord webhook and the VolticHost Game Panel. This setup allows your server to send alerts and updates directly to your Discord channel, keeping you and your community informed. 🚀


📌 Prerequisites

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

  • Access to the VolticHost Game Panel

  • A Discord account and server

  • A Discord webhook URL from your desired channel

  • Basic knowledge of server configuration and webhooks


1️⃣ First Step - Setting Up the Discord Webhook

  1. Open Discord and navigate to the channel where you want to receive notifications.

  2. Click on the gear icon to access Channel Settings and select Integrations.

  3. Click Create Webhook and customize the webhook name and avatar if desired.

  4. Copy the generated Webhook URL.

  5. Save this URL for later use in your server configuration.

Discord webhook created and URL copied successfully!


2️⃣ Next Step - Configuring the Garry's Mod Server for Discord Integration

  1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

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

  3. Open or create a configuration file (e.g., discord.cfg) in the /garrysmod/cfg/ directory.

  4. Add the following line to include your Discord webhook URL (replace YOUR_WEBHOOK_URL with the URL you copied):

    discord_webhook "YOUR_WEBHOOK_URL"
    
  5. Save the configuration file.

  6. Restart your server from the control panel to apply the changes and enable Discord notifications.

Server configured for Discord notifications successfully!


🎉 Conclusion

You have now successfully integrated Discord notifications with your Garry's Mod server using the VolticHost Game Panel! Enjoy real-time updates and enhanced communication with your community. 🚀

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.