Creating a Custom Ban System on a Garry's Mod Server

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to set up a custom ban system on your Garry's Mod server using the VolticHost Game Panel. This system lets you ban or unban players via custom Lua commands, helping you maintain a healthy gaming environment. 🚀

📌 Prerequisites

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

• Access to the VolticHost Game Panel

• Basic knowledge of Lua scripting and file management

1️⃣ First Step - Uploading the Custom Ban System Script

1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

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

3. Go to the /garrysmod/lua/autorun/server/ directory.

4. Create a new file named custom_ban_system.lua.

5. Open custom_ban_system.lua for editing and paste the following script:

   if SERVER then
       local bannedPlayers = {}
   
       -- Command to ban a player by SteamID
       concommand.Add("custom_ban", function(ply, cmd, args)
           if not args[1] then
               ply:ChatPrint("Usage: custom_ban <SteamID>")
               return
           end
           local steamID = args[1]
           bannedPlayers[steamID] = true
           ply:ChatPrint("Player with SteamID " .. steamID .. " has been banned.")
       end)
   
       -- Hook to prevent banned players from joining
       hook.Add("PlayerInitialSpawn", "CheckCustomBan", function(ply)
           if bannedPlayers[ply:SteamID()] then
               ply:Kick("You are banned from this server.")
           end
       end)
   
       -- Command to unban a player by SteamID
       concommand.Add("custom_unban", function(ply, cmd, args)
           if not args[1] then
               ply:ChatPrint("Usage: custom_unban <SteamID>")
               return
           end
           local steamID = args[1]
           bannedPlayers[steamID] = nil
           ply:ChatPrint("Player with SteamID " .. steamID .. " has been unbanned.")
       end)
   end
   

6. Save the file after editing.

7. Restart your server from the VolticHost Game Panel to load the new script.

✅ Custom ban system script uploaded and loaded successfully!

2️⃣ Next Step - Testing and Managing the Ban System

1. Join your server and open the in-game console.

2. Test the ban command by typing:

   custom_ban STEAM_0:1:12345678
   

   Replace STEAM_0:1:12345678 with an actual SteamID for testing.

3. Attempt to rejoin the server with a banned SteamID to verify that the player is kicked.

4. Test the unban command by typing:

   custom_unban STEAM_0:1:12345678
   

   This should remove the ban and allow the player to join the server again.

5. Verify that chat messages confirm each command's successful execution.

✅ Custom ban system tested and functioning successfully!

🎉 Conclusion

You have now successfully created a custom ban system on your Garry's Mod server using the VolticHost Game Panel! Maintain a controlled gaming environment by easily banning or unbanning players with custom Lua commands. 🚀

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.