Garry´s Mod Dedicated Server (SteamCMD) [English/Englisch] [Windows]

This guide will show you how to set up a server with the SteamCMD.

The following ports must be open:

1200 UDP
27000 - 27015 TCP
27000 - 27015 UDP

Looking for the german version?
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=719731406

I also created a tool, that automates the installation process. You can find this tool here:
https://steamcommunity.com/groups/ServerTool

SteamCMD Download

First of all you need the SteamCMD. You can download it here:
https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steamcmd.zip

SteamCMD Login

Now you need to execute this file.
After a few seconds you can login:

login anonymous

By now you should be logged.

Server Files Download

Now you need to enter the following in the console:

force_install_dir ./gmod_ds/

This will create a folder with the name "gmod_ds" and it will put in the files in this folder.

Now you can start the download with:

app_update 4020 validate

If the download was sucessful, you have to type

exit

in the console to close the SteamCMD.

Run the Server

The best option is to create a .bat file in your "gmod" folder (e.g. start.bat):
You need to create this .bat in this folder:

C:\Steam-Server\gmod_ds

Edit the .bat file with following code:

start srcds.exe -console -game cstrike -secure +maxplayers 22  +map gm_flatgrass

You can also change the port with "-port 27015"
With this, you just created your Server!

Server Configuration

Your server.cfg can be found here:

SteamCMD\gmod_ds\garrysmod\cfg

The following code can be used in every game mode:

// Server Name
hostname "Your Servername" // Server Name

// Rcon Passwort
rcon_password "Rcon Passwort" // Used to kick people etc.

// Server Passwort
sv_password "Server Password" //Password to connect, can also be leaved empty.

//Loading Screen;
//sv_loadingurl "http://yourdomain.com/"

//FastDL ; 
//sv_allowupload "1" //"0" to denied, to upload player custom sprays etc.
//sv_allowdownload "0" //"0" denied the direct download from the server
//sv_downloadurl "http://yourdomain.com/"
net_maxfilesize "32" //Allow servers to download large files without hassle.

//Misc
log on // enable or disable server logging. on is on / off is off

These settings can also be found here:
https://pastebin.com/vtdYsHLG
Backup Link:
https://hastebin.com/ifosonukab.cpp

Using Addons [Steam Workshop]

First of all you have to create a collection with all the files from the Steam Workshop you want on your server.
After that you have to generate a special key for your server.
This is possible here:
http://steamcommunity.com/dev/apikey

Now you open the BAT file again in order to edit it.
You have to enter your key lite this:

-authkey KEY-ID

You may have noticed that the link to your collection looks like this:
...filedetails/?id=248079564
You need to enter this ID also in your BAT file:

+host_workshop_collection 248079564 

This would be for example this server collection:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=248079564

Please note:
The Steam Workshop downloads are limited to 20 KB/s, but you do not need a fast download, since all files will be provided!

Also: The Server Collection has to be public.

Beeing ranked in the server list

Since the update of the 11th may of 2020, will Servers, that doesn´t use a Game Server Login Token (GSLT) will receive a massive ranking penalty in the server browser.

You can create a token here:
https://steamcommunity.com/dev/managegameservers

The App ID would be "4000" in that case.

You have to add thise code in your batch file:

+sv_setsteamaccount <your token here>

So it´s basicly:

+sv_setsteamaccount DASSDADSADSDDAAS

Important: 2 Servers can´t share the same GSLT!

Source:
https://steamcommunity.com/games/garrysmod/announcements/detail/1716372156967158715

Changing the Gamemode

Now i will show you, how you can change the Gamemode. (In my e.g. i will use the TTT-Mode.)

You have to edit the .bat file:

+gamemode terrortown

You can also change the map, if you have another map of course.

Here you can find a kind of a TTT-Config:
http://ttt.badking.net/config-and-commands/convars

That´s it!
Have fun!

Installing ULX Mod [Admin Plugin]

To install ULX, you need to add the following Addons to your server collection:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=557962238
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=557962280

Then you just start the server and connect to it.
After you´ve connected, you need to type the following in the server console:

ulx adduser <YOURUSERNAME> superadmin

In my case this would be the following:

ulx adduser Zeromix superadmin

And it´s done, you´re Admin!
You can find the official ULX page here for reference:
https://ulyssesmod.net/

If you need to edit some config files, you can find them in your

/gmodds/garrysmod/data

folder.

Frequently Asked Questions

I can not see my server / No one can connect to my server
Please make sure, that you have opened all the required ports in your router. If the everything is set correctly, but the problem still occurs, please contact your internet provider.
Or look for your router model here:
https://portforward.com/router.htm

Is there another way instead of opening the ports?
Yes, you can also host your server through a VPN network like "Hamachi". Of course only the people in the VPN network will be able to join the server then.
If forwarding your ports doesn´t work, please contact your ISP, i won´t be able to help you.

How can i change my server port?
Just edit the bat file with "-port 27015"

The SteamCMD download failed! What should I do now?
Mostly you just need to retry the download, then the problem should be fixed.

How do I update my server?
Just open the SteamCMD and login again, then retry the Step "Downloading the files" it will be checked which files need to be updated.

Server Creation Tool

To automate these steps to setup/upgrade a server, i created a tool, the group can be founde here:
http://steamcommunity.com/groups/ServerTool

The tool itself is hosted on Github, which can be found here:
https://github.com/Zeromix9/ServerTool

I hope, that will help you in the future!

If you like, you are also welcome to leave a small donation.
https://paypal.me/Zeromix

[Zeromix]

@shootergpope What´s so confusing for you?

[Crackly]

confusing

[Noe]

Das war eine antwort for Epik.
Ich weis nicht genau worüber du redest....
Sorry xD

[Zeromix]

@NOE - Ich gehe davon aus, dass Dateierweiterungen eingeblendet werden.

[Noe]

New > Text Document > Rename:[Filename].txt to [Filename].bat

[Zeromix]

You need to create the server folder with the command, it will be downloaded in your named folder. And about the batch: Just create an txt and change the file extension.

[Epik Berm]

Also i can't find the server folder

[Epik Berm]

uh.. how do i make a .bat file?

[dankmemebunny]

Thank you

[Zeromix]

For a dedicated server u need to forward ports, yes.