GMod Server Hosting
Launch your own server for your Garry's Mod community in minutes. Ryzen 9 processors, NVMe SSD storage, DarkRP, TTT or sandbox with a single setting and a Web Panel that manages map, password and admins from one screen.
- Automatic
- Official install from Steam
- DarkRP and TTT
- Ready with one setting
- Ryzen 9
- High clock speed
- L3/4
- DDoS protection
Single Core Speed, Smooth Under Load.
A Garry's Mod server runs most game logic on a single core, so clock speed matters more than core count. Our servers run on high clock Ryzen 9 processors and NVMe SSD storage, reducing tick drops on busy DarkRP and TTT servers.
Automatic Setup
Your server is created right after payment; the official Garry's Mod server files are downloaded from Steam and the server starts by itself.
Easy Control Panel
Change the gamemode, map, server name, password, player slots and admins from the Startup screen.
Hardware Protection
L3/L4 AnkArmor DDoS protection tuned for game traffic is free on every plan.
What Is GMod Server Hosting?
Garry's Mod (GMod) is a Source engine sandbox game where players use their own gamemodes, maps and addons. Roleplay servers like DarkRP, mystery games like Trouble in Terrorist Town (TTT) and free build servers all run on a GMod server.
GMod server hosting means running that server in a data center that is online 24/7 instead of on your own PC. Your community joins whenever they like, and port forwarding problems disappear.
GMod Server Plans
Transparent pricing, real power. Professional plans with automatic setup.
GMod Başlangıç
Ideal for sandbox, TTT and friend servers.
- 2 Cores (Ryzen 9 Processor)
- 3 GB RAM
- 20 GB NVMe SSD Storage
- DDoS Protection (Free)
- Listed in the Steam Server Browser
- Easy Management via Web Panel
GMod Profesyonel
For DarkRP with addons and busy TTT servers.
- 3 Cores (Ryzen 9 Processor)
- 4 GB RAM
- 30 GB NVMe SSD Storage
- DDoS Protection (Free)
- Listed in the Steam Server Browser
- Easy Management via Web Panel
GMod Ekstrem
For big community servers with many addons.
- 4 Cores (Ryzen 9 Processor)
- 6 GB RAM
- 40 GB NVMe SSD Storage
- DDoS Protection (Free)
- Listed in the Steam Server Browser
- Easy Management via Web Panel
Server Sizing Guide
Which gamemode and how many players? Pick your plan by usage.
Choose the Right PlanSandbox and TTT · Starter
For sandbox, TTT and friend servers with few addons, 3 GB RAM and 2 cores are enough.
DarkRP · Professional
For DarkRP with addons and busy TTT servers up to 30 players, 4 GB RAM and 3 cores are recommended.
Big Community · Extreme
For many addons, Workshop content and crowded servers: 6 GB RAM, 4 cores and 40 GB storage.
How to Set Up a GMod Server
Renting a GMod server is the easiest way to bring your community together under your own rules. Setup on AnkSOFT is fully automatic: after payment your server is created, the Garry's Mod server files are downloaded from Steam and the server starts by itself. Your panel details arrive by email.
On the Startup tab you choose the gamemode (sandbox, TTT, DarkRP or your own), start map, server name, password and player slots. When you choose DarkRP, the official DarkRP is installed automatically on first start. Enter your Steam64 ID in the Admin field to become superadmin.
Each plan runs with its own core and RAM limits. High clock Ryzen 9 processors make a difference for GMod's single core game logic.
The Garry's Mod server files take about 7 GB. The NVMe SSD space in each plan leaves room for addons, maps and Workshop content.
Popular servers attract attacks; L3/L4 AnkArmor DDoS protection tuned for game traffic is standard on every plan.
Your server appears in the in-game server browser automatically. The game port is assigned during setup, no firewall work needed.
Our servers are hosted in our data center in Turkey on a high bandwidth network. With automatic updates on, your server pulls the latest build from Steam on every start while your addons and settings are kept.
Add your Workshop collection by its ID; this needs your own Steam Web API key. You can also run the server on Steam's 64 bit branch.
Gamemodes, Maps and Addons
In GMod the gamemode decides how the game is played. Your server ships with sandbox and the bundled Trouble in Terrorist Town. When you select DarkRP, the official DarkRP gamemode and its config addon are installed on first start with a fixed, verified version.
Upload your own addons to garrysmod/addons and your own gamemode to garrysmod/gamemodes with the Files tab or SFTP. To use your own gamemode set Gamemode to ozel and enter its folder name in the Custom Gamemode field.
Install an addon in 3 steps
Upload the folder
Upload the addon folder to garrysmod/addons with the Files tab or SFTP.
Check the layout
The addon's lua, materials and other folders must sit directly under addons/AddonName.
Restart
Restart the server; the console shows the addon loading.
Gamemodes available in the panel
- sandbox: free building and physics playground, GMod's default.
- terrortown (TTT): the mystery game of innocents, traitors and detectives, bundled with the game.
- darkrp: the base of roleplay servers; the official version installs on first start.
- ozel: your own gamemode uploaded to the gamemodes folder.
- Map: gm_flatgrass, gm_construct or maps you upload or get from the Workshop.
- Workshop: content sync with a collection ID and your own Steam Web API key.
GMod guides (Turkish)
- GMod server setup and first settings: sandbox, TTT and DarkRP, maps and connecting.
- DarkRP server setup and adding jobs: darkrpmodification, jobs.lua and settings.lua.
- GMod addons and admin rights: the addons folder, users.txt and Workshop.
GMod Server Types
Pick the gamemode with one setting in the panel and run it on the same plan.
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DarkRP
The official DarkRP is installed for your roleplay server. The Professional plan is recommended for DarkRP with addons.
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TTT
Trouble in Terrorist Town is bundled with the game; just set Gamemode to terrortown.
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Sandbox
Free building, physics games and friend servers. The Starter plan is enough.
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Friends Server
Play any gamemode on a private, password protected server.
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Your Own Gamemode
Run a gamemode you built or bought with the ozel setting.
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Workshop Server
Let players download maps and content automatically with a Workshop collection.
Settings Managed from the Panel
Startup tab settings are applied safely on every start. Change them and restart the server.
| Panel setting | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Server Name | Name shown in the server browser. | AnkSOFT Garry's Mod Sunucusu |
| Gamemode | sandbox, terrortown, darkrp or ozel. | sandbox |
| Custom Gamemode | Folder name in gamemodes when ozel is selected. | Empty |
| Map | Start map. | gm_flatgrass |
| Max Players | Players online at once (2 to 128). | 24 |
| Server Password | If set, players enter it when joining. | Empty (public) |
| Admin SteamID64 | These accounts become superadmin. | Empty |
| Workshop Collection and API Key | Syncs Workshop content. | Empty |
| Steam Server Account (GSLT) | Optional persistent server identity. | Empty |
| Branch | Empty or x86-64 (64 bit). | Default |
| Automatic Updates | Update from Steam on every start. | On |
Server name and password are written to the AnkSOFT block at the top of server.cfg on every start; add your own settings below that block.
Tips for Your GMod Server
The most common problems with a GMod server are addon compatibility, permissions and content downloads. Check these before you go live:
- Plan: start with Starter for sandbox and TTT, Professional for DarkRP with addons.
- Addons: add addons one by one and check the console each time; Lua errors show the file name and line.
- Permissions: put your Steam64 ID in the Admin field; if you use an admin addon, set up its own rank system as well.
- Preparation: set a password until the server is ready.
- Content: use a Workshop collection so players can download custom content.
- 64 bit: make sure your addons support the 64 bit server before entering x86-64 in the Branch field.
Which ports does a GMod server use?
| Port | Protocol | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Game port | UDP | Player connections and server browser queries (27015 by default on your own PC). |
The game port is assigned to your server during setup; no port forwarding or firewall work is needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How soon will my GMod server be ready?
Your server is created automatically after payment and the Garry's Mod server files are downloaded from Steam. The files are about 7 GB, so setup usually takes a few minutes; then the server starts by itself and your panel details are sent by email.
How do I set up a DarkRP server?
Set Gamemode to darkrp on the Startup tab and restart the server. The official DarkRP gamemode and the darkrpmodification config addon are installed automatically with a fixed, verified version. Edit jobs and prices in the darkrpmodification addon files.
How do I start a TTT server?
Trouble in Terrorist Town is bundled with Garry's Mod. Set Gamemode to terrortown on the Startup tab and restart. You can upload TTT maps and enter them in the Map field.
How do I connect to my server?
Search for your server name in the Garry's Mod server browser or open the console and use the connect command with the IP address and port shown in the panel. If the server has a password you will be asked for it.
Will my server appear in the Steam server browser?
Yes. Your server shows up in the in-game server list shortly after it starts. Adding an optional Steam server account (GSLT) lists it with a persistent identity.
How do I make myself an admin?
Enter the 17 digit SteamID64 from your Steam profile in the Admin SteamID64 field on the Startup tab and restart. The ID is added to the server's superadmin list.
Can I use a Workshop collection?
Yes. Enter the collection ID in the Workshop Collection field and the Steam Web API key from your own Steam account in its field. The collection is not loaded without a key.
How do I install addons?
Upload the addon folder to garrysmod/addons with the Files tab or SFTP and restart. Upload your own gamemode to garrysmod/gamemodes and set Gamemode to ozel.
How much RAM do I need?
3 GB is enough for sandbox and TTT servers with few addons. 4 GB is recommended for DarkRP with addons and busy TTT, 6 GB for big servers with many addons and Workshop content.
Does reinstalling delete my addons?
No. Reinstalling refreshes the game files; your addons, gamemodes, cfg and data folders are kept.
Where is my server hosted?
Our GMod servers are hosted in our data center in Turkey on nodes with Ryzen 9 processors and NVMe SSD storage.
Is there DDoS protection?
Yes. L3/L4 AnkArmor DDoS protection tuned for game traffic is free and standard on all GMod servers.
Your GMod Server Is Ready, Your Community Is Waiting.
Set up your own Garry's Mod server today with Ryzen 9 processors, NVMe SSD storage, DDoS protection and DarkRP or TTT with one setting. Our team is one message away.