In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create an in-game store where players can browse and purchase items using real money. We'll build a simple store UI with Lua and integrate it into your server using the VolticHost Game Panel. 🚀

📌 Prerequisites

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

• Access to the VolticHost Game Panel

• Basic knowledge of Lua scripting and Derma UI creation

• Item details and pricing for your in-game store

1️⃣ First Step - Creating the In-Game Store UI

1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

2. Navigate to the File Manager and go to the /garrysmod/lua/autorun/client/ directory.

3. Create a new file named store_ui.lua.

4. Open store_ui.lua for editing and paste the following code snippet:

   local frame = vgui.Create("DFrame")
   frame:SetTitle("In-Game Store")
   frame:SetSize(400, 300)
   frame:Center()
   frame:MakePopup()
   
   local itemList = vgui.Create("DListView", frame)
   itemList:Dock(FILL)
   itemList:AddColumn("Item")
   itemList:AddColumn("Price")
   itemList:AddLine("Golden Sword", "$5.99")
   itemList:AddLine("Mystic Shield", "$3.99")
   

5. Save the file.

6. Restart your server to load the new client-side script.

✅ Store UI created and loaded successfully!

2️⃣ Next Step - Adding a Command to Open the Store

1. In the same store_ui.lua file, add a console command to open the store UI:

   concommand.Add("open_store", function(ply)
       if IsValid(frame) then
           frame:Show()
       end
   end)
   

2. Save the changes.

3. Restart your server from the VolticHost Game Panel.

4. Test the command by typing open_store in the console while in-game.

✅ In-game store command added and tested successfully!

🎉 Conclusion

You have now successfully set up an in-game store on your Garry's Mod server using the VolticHost Game Panel! Customize your store further by adding more items and features to enhance the player experience. 🚀

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.

Integrating Payment Gateways for Real Money Transactions on a Garry's Mod Server

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to integrate a payment gateway (such as PayPal or Stripe) with your in-game store, allowing players to spend real money securely on your Garry's Mod server. We'll cover setting up a webhook and configuring your server to communicate with your payment provider via the VolticHost Game Panel. 🚀

📌 Prerequisites

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

• Access to the VolticHost Game Panel

• An account with a payment gateway (e.g., PayPal, Stripe)

• A valid webhook URL from your payment provider

• Basic knowledge of webhooks and server configuration

1️⃣ First Step - Setting Up Your Payment Gateway Webhook

1. Log in to your payment gateway account (e.g., PayPal or Stripe).

2. Navigate to the webhook settings and create a new webhook.

3. Enter the following URL as the endpoint for notifications:

   https://panel.voltichost.com/webhooks/payment
   

4. Configure the webhook to send notifications for successful transactions to this endpoint.

5. Save your webhook settings in your payment gateway dashboard.

✅ Payment gateway webhook set up successfully!

2️⃣ Next Step - Configuring Your Server for Payment Integration

1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

2. Navigate to the File Manager and open the configuration file for your in-game store (e.g., store_config.cfg) in the /garrysmod/cfg/ directory.

3. Add your payment gateway webhook URL in the configuration file:

   payment_webhook "https://panel.voltichost.com/webhooks/payment"
   

4. Save the configuration file.

5. Restart your server from the control panel to apply the new payment integration settings.

✅ Server configured for payment integration successfully!

🎉 Conclusion

You have now successfully integrated a payment gateway for real money transactions on your Garry's Mod server using the VolticHost Game Panel! This setup allows players to make secure purchases directly through your in-game store, enhancing their gaming experience. 🚀

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.