Garry’s Mod is an open physics sandbox where you can use props, tools, vehicles, and addons to bring almost any game idea to life. Instead of a fixed gameplay loop, you decide whether to build, experiment, roleplay, or compete in a more competitive mode. On your own Garry’s Mod server, your group gets a dedicated place for regular sessions, events, and shared projects.
This wiki helps you set up your Garry’s Mod server and tailor it to your playstyle. Here you’ll find the basics for mods and custom maps as well as important tips for administering your server.
Garry’s Mod was developed by Facepunch Studios on the Source engine. The game originally started as a mod for Half-Life 2 and was later released as a standalone title. Its open structure and the large Workshop community have made Garry’s Mod a platform for custom maps, addons, game modes, and community servers to this day.
In Sandbox mode, you have tools to spawn, connect, and physically test objects. You can build vehicles, construct machines, erect buildings, or simply try new ideas together with friends. Precisely because there’s no set goal, small experiments often turn into longer play sessions.
With addons and game modes, you can completely change the experience. Trouble in Terrorist Town focuses on deception and social deduction, while Prop Hunt, DarkRP, and many other modes come with their own rules, roles, and structures. A server can therefore appeal to very different audiences, from relaxed sandbox sessions to regularly scheduled community sessions.
Garry’s Mod thrives when multiple players build, test, and interact at the same time. Having your own server ensures your group isn’t dependent on random public servers, shifting rules, or available slots. You decide which map loads, which addons are active, and which game mode is played.
For communities and clans, a permanent server is especially practical. Roles, rules, and addon collections persist while new players can join at any time. For events or private sessions, you can also prepare the server specifically for your group and the intended schedule.
Mods and Workshop content expand Garry’s Mod with new tools, weapons, vehicles, mechanics, and complete game modes. To ensure all players load the same content, the addons must be properly configured on the server and updated when needed.
Custom maps are among the most common additions as well. A dedicated map can provide the foundation for a TTT match, a roleplay community, a Prop Hunt event, or a sandbox project. Before switching, you should check whether the map is compatible with the installed addons and the selected game mode.
The right server permissions help with daily administration. As an admin, you can oversee sessions, moderate players, and roll out changes to the server in a controlled way. Regular backups and a clean addon structure also make it easier to quickly return to a working state after changes.
At 4NetPlayers, you can rent your own Garry’s Mod server and use it for Sandbox, TTT, DarkRP, Prop Hunt, or your own community ideas. Your group gets a permanent meeting place with its own maps, addons, and rules that remains reachable regardless of any single player’s computer.