---
title: "Starting Fresh: How to Reset a Garry’s Mod Server"
description: "Guide on resetting your GMOD server"
url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/203-starting-fresh-how-to-reset-a-garry-s-mod-server
collection: "Garry’s Mod"
updated: 2026-06-13
language: en
---

# Starting Fresh: How to Reset a Garry’s Mod Server

Guide on resetting your GMOD server

Performing a full **server reset** can help fix technical issues, remove corrupted data, and restore your **Garry’s Mod** server to its default state. This is especially useful if your server has been running for a long time, undergone major changes, or accumulated outdated addons and configurations. A full reset also gives you a clean slate to rebuild or rebrand your server.

> **Info:** **Note:** Before resetting, always **make a local backup** of your files to avoid losing important data such as configurations, saves, or workshop content.

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### Resetting Your Garry’s Mod Server

Follow these steps to completely reset your server using the **ChipHead Panel**:

1.  Log in to your **ChipHead Panel**.
    
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2.  **Stop** your server.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260613013815_2958.png)
    
3.  Go to “Dashboard” & **scroll down to “Reinstall”.**
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/UdwwdCWLGCqpjnlN0lZWjSKJnmkKrspzPWgpEK4xShyKyVDR3wlvTLZyDpJmZ0PyDGdiOusNlJl.png)
    
4.  Click **Reinstall** to begin the process.
    
5.  Once the reinstall completes, **start your server** again.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260613013856_1529.png)
    

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> **Success:** **Your server is now fully reset!**
> You can begin fresh configuration, upload new content, or reapply your preferred settings - giving your **ChipHead** Garry’s Mod server a clean start for better performance and stability.