Introduction to Garry’s Mod Administration

Effectively managing a Garry’s Mod server requires knowledge of essential admin commands and understanding permission systems. This guide covers the most important admin tools and commands for server administrators on Wasabi Hosting.

Admin Addon Options

Garry’s Mod doesn’t have a built-in comprehensive admin system, so most servers use one of these popular admin addons:

ULX
ServerGuard
FAdmin

ULX (Ulysses Admin Mod) combined with ULib is the most popular admin system, offering extensive features and customization options.

Feature-rich with 80+ built-in commands
Group-based permission system
Customizable through config files
Well-maintained with strong community support

This guide primarily focuses on ULX commands as it’s the most widely used admin system on Garry’s Mod servers.

Basic ULX Commands

Player Management

!ulx bring <player>           // Teleport a player to you
!ulx goto <player>            // Teleport to a player
!ulx return <player>          // Return a player to their previous position
!ulx teleport                 // Teleport to where you're looking
!ulx spectate <player>        // Spectate a player
!ulx sslay <player>           // Force a player to commit suicide
!ulx slap <player> [damage]   // Slap a player with optional damage
!ulx whip <player> [times]    // Slap a player multiple times
!ulx freeze <player>          // Freeze a player
!ulx unfreeze <player>        // Unfreeze a player
!ulx god <player>             // Make a player invulnerable
!ulx hp <player> <amount>     // Set a player's health
!ulx armor <player> <amount>  // Set a player's armor
!ulx strip <player>           // Remove a player's weapons
!ulx noclip <player>          // Toggle noclip for a player

Server Management

!ulx kick <player> [reason]   // Kick a player from the server
!ulx ban <player> [minutes] [reason] // Ban a player
!ulx banid <steamid> [minutes] [reason] // Ban a SteamID
!ulx unban <steamid>          // Unban a SteamID
!ulx adduser <player> <group> // Add a user to a group
!ulx removeuser <player>      // Remove a user from their group
!ulx userallow <player> <command> // Allow a user to use a command
!ulx userdeny <player> <command> // Deny a user from using a command
!ulx map <map>                // Change the map
!ulx maprestart               // Restart the current map
!ulx cexec <player> <command> // Force a player to execute a command
!ulx rcon <command>           // Execute a console command
!ulx exec <filename>          // Execute a config file
!ulx luarun <lua code>        // Run Lua code

Utility Commands

!ulx who                      // List players and their ranks
!ulx motd                     // Show the MOTD (Message of the Day)
!ulx help                     // Show ULX help
!ulx cvar <cvar>              // Show the value of a console variable
!ulx thetime                  // Show the server time
!ulx uptime                   // Show the server uptime
!ulx version                  // Show ULX version
!ulx gag <player>             // Prevent a player from using chat
!ulx mute <player>            // Prevent a player from using voice chat
!ulx blind <player>           // Blind a player
!ulx jail <player>            // Jail a player
!ulx unjail <player>          // Unjail a player

You can use these commands in the console with “ulx” instead of “!ulx”, for example: ulx bring playerName. All admin commands are accessible through your Wasabi Hosting Gamepanel.

ULX Permission System

ULX uses a group-based permission system managed through ULib.

Default Groups

superadmin - Has access to everything
admin - Has access to most commands
operator - Has access to basic admin commands
user - Regular players with minimal permissions

Managing User Groups

!ulx adduser <player> <group>        // Add a user to a group
!ulx removeuser <player>             // Remove a user from their group
!ulx userallowid <steamid> <command> // Allow a SteamID to use a command
!ulx userdenyid <steamid> <command>  // Deny a SteamID from using a command
!ulx groupallow <group> <command>    // Allow a group to use a command
!ulx groupdeny <group> <command>     // Deny a group from using a command

Creating Custom Groups

To create custom groups, edit the data/ulib/groups.txt file or use these commands:

!ulx creategroup <group>         // Create a new group
!ulx setgroupcantarget <group> <target group> // Set which groups this group can target
!ulx addgroup <group> <inherits from group> // Add a group that inherits permissions
!ulx renamegroup <group> <newName> // Rename a group
!ulx deletegroup <group>         // Delete a group

FAdmin Commands

If you’re using DarkRP’s built-in FAdmin system:

Player Management

/fadmin freeze <player>          // Freeze a player
/fadmin chatmute <player>        // Mute a player's chat
/fadmin voicemute <player>       // Mute a player's microphone
/fadmin jail <player> [seconds]  // Jail a player
/fadmin setteam <player> <team>  // Set a player's team
/fadmin strip <player>           // Remove all weapons from a player
/fadmin give <player> <weapon>   // Give a weapon to a player

Disciplinary Actions

/fadmin kick <player> [reason]   // Kick a player
/fadmin ban <player> <time> [reason] // Ban a player
/fadmin unban <SteamID>          // Unban a player
/fadmin setaccess <player> <rank> // Set a player's rank

ServerGuard Commands

If you’re using ServerGuard:

!rank <player> <rank>            // Set a player's rank
!bring <player>                  // Teleport a player to you
!goto <player>                   // Teleport to a player
!kick <player> [reason]          // Kick a player
!ban <player> <length> [reason]  // Ban a player
!unban <SteamID or name>         // Unban a player
!mute <player>                   // Mute a player's voice chat
!gag <player>                    // Mute a player's text chat
!freeze <player>                 // Freeze a player
!spectate <player>               // Spectate a player

Rcon Commands

As a server owner on Wasabi Hosting, you have access to Rcon commands through the console:

status                           // Shows all players and their info
changelevel <map>                // Changes the map
kickid <userid> [reason]         // Kicks a player by userid
banid <minutes> <steamid>        // Bans a SteamID
writeid                          // Writes all bans to banned_user.cfg
hostname <name>                  // Changes the server name
sv_password <password>           // Sets a server password

Economy Management (DarkRP)

!setmoney <player> <amount>      // Set a player's money
!addmoney <player> <amount>      // Add money to a player
!setjailpos                      // Set the jail position
!addjailpos                      // Add a jail position
!setspawn <team>                 // Set spawn for a job
!resetvault                      // Reset the F4 menu price multiplier

Common Prop Protection Commands

FPP (Falco’s Prop Protection)

!fpp_setting <setting> <value>   // Change FPP settings
!fpp_cleanup <type>              // Clean up props of a certain type
!fpp_cleanupdisconnected         // Clean up props of disconnected players

Common Admin Actions with ULX

Creating admin buttons for common actions:

Useful Admin XGUI Buttons

-- Add to garrysmod/data/ulx/adverts.txt
["Admin Cleanup"] = {
    command = "ulx luarun for _, ent in ipairs(ents.GetAll()) do if (ent:GetClass() == \"prop_physics\") then ent:Remove() end end",
    access = "admin"
}

["Reset All Money"] = {
    command = "ulx luarun for _, ply in ipairs(player.GetAll()) do ply:setDarkRPVar(\"money\", 1000) end",
    access = "superadmin"
}

["Disable Fall Damage"] = {
    command = "ulx luarun hook.Add(\"OnPlayerHitGround\",\"DisableFallDamage\",function(ply) return true end)",
    access = "admin"
}

Event Management

For hosting server events:

!ulx freeze @all                 // Freeze all players
!ulx god @all                    // Make all players invulnerable
!ulx hp @all 100                 // Reset everyone's health to 100
!ulx teleport @all <x> <y> <z>   // Teleport all players to coordinates
!ulx mapcycle <maplist>          // Set a map cycle for your event

Troubleshooting Commands

!ulx debuginfo                   // Show debug information
!ulx luarun print(file.Read("cfg/server.cfg", "GAME")) // View server.cfg
!ulx luarun PrintTable(hook.GetTable()) // List all registered hooks
!ulx cvar sv_cheats              // Check if sv_cheats is enabled
!ulx luarun for k,v in pairs(player.GetAll()) do print(k,v:Nick(),v:GetUserGroup()) end // List all players and their ranks

Security Commands

!ulx banip <ip> [minutes] [reason] // Ban an IP address
!ulx logspectate <0/1>           // Toggle spectate logging
!ulx logJoinLeaveEcho <0/1>      // Toggle join/leave echo
!ulx hidelogs <player>           // Hide logs from a player

Custom Lua Commands

You can create custom admin commands by adding Lua files to your server’s lua/autorun/server directory:

Example Custom Command

-- Save as lua/autorun/server/heal_all_command.lua
concommand.Add("healall", function(ply)
    -- Only allow admins to use this command
    if not IsValid(ply) or ply:IsAdmin() then
        for _, p in ipairs(player.GetAll()) do
            if IsValid(p) then
                p:SetHealth(100)
                p:SetArmor(100)
            end
        end
        
        if IsValid(ply) then
            ply:ChatPrint("All players healed!")
        else
            print("All players healed!")
        end
    else
        ply:ChatPrint("You don't have permission to use this command!")
    end
end)

Console Access via Gamepanel

As a server owner using the Gamepanel, you can:

Access the server console directly from the panel
Run admin commands without being in-game
View real-time logs and error messages
Schedule automated tasks
Manage files and configurations

By understanding these commands and permission systems, you’ll be equipped to effectively manage your Garry’s Mod server. If you need further assistance, contact our support team.

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​Introduction to Garry’s Mod Administration

​Admin Addon Options

​Basic ULX Commands

​Player Management

​Server Management

​Utility Commands

​ULX Permission System

​Default Groups

​Managing User Groups

​Creating Custom Groups

​FAdmin Commands

​Player Management

​Disciplinary Actions

​ServerGuard Commands

​Rcon Commands

​Economy Management (DarkRP)

​Common Prop Protection Commands

​FPP (Falco’s Prop Protection)

​Common Admin Actions with ULX

​Event Management

​Troubleshooting Commands

​Security Commands

​Custom Lua Commands

​Console Access via Gamepanel

Get your own Garry's Mod server

Introduction to Garry’s Mod Administration

Admin Addon Options

Basic ULX Commands

Player Management

Server Management

Utility Commands

ULX Permission System

Default Groups

Managing User Groups

Creating Custom Groups

FAdmin Commands

Player Management

Disciplinary Actions

ServerGuard Commands

Rcon Commands

Economy Management (DarkRP)

Common Prop Protection Commands

FPP (Falco’s Prop Protection)

Common Admin Actions with ULX

Event Management

Troubleshooting Commands

Security Commands

Custom Lua Commands

Console Access via Gamepanel