How to Add Custom Launch Parameters to Your Garry’s Mod Server

You can add custom startup parameters to your Garry’s Mod server to fine-tune performance, control content loading, or test specific configurations. These parameters are applied through the server.cfg file found in your server’s config directory and are executed each time the server starts.

For example, you can disable Lua refreshes to reduce lag or prevent certain addons from loading while testing new settings.

Note: Always make a local backup of your server.cfg file before editing to avoid losing important configurations.

Adding Custom Startup Parameters

Follow these steps to add startup parameters using the ChipHead Panel:

1. Log in to your ChipHead Panel.

   

2. Stop your server.

   

3. Go to the Files tab and navigate to garrysmod/cfg/server.cfg

   

4. Add your desired startup parameters to the bottom of the file.

5. Click “Save Content“ when finished.

   

6. Start your server

   

Common Garry’s Mod Parameters

Done!
Your custom startup parameters are now active and will load automatically each time your ChipHead Garry’s Mod server starts. This lets you optimise performance, reduce lag, and manage server behaviour exactly how you want.