--- title: "Enabling Cheat Commands on Your Garry’s Mod Server" description: "Guide on how to turn on cheats for GMOD" url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/206-enabling-cheat-commands-on-your-garry-s-mod-server collection: "Garry’s Mod" updated: 2026-06-13 language: en --- # Enabling Cheat Commands on Your Garry’s Mod Server Guide on how to turn on cheats for GMOD **Cheats** in **Garry’s Mod** unlock a range of powerful and fun commands, including **god mode**, **noclip**, and **notarget**. These commands are not only useful for gameplay and creativity but also for **moderation** - letting admins observe players undetected or test features without interference. Cheats can even adjust gameplay physics, like gravity or camera view, for extra variety. * * * ### Enabling Cheats on Your Server Follow these steps to enable cheat commands through the **ChipHead Panel**: 1. Log in to your **ChipHead Panel**. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/kntwuSas8YsgDIgdGfsXZ5CK0ah6byjMhV4WOQ0EhwhkLOVhlt6Gs0g59ZyndceBlVovsTkyPd1.webp) 2. **Start** your server. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260613013947_6020.png) 3. Go to the **Console** tab. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260613013959_2999.webp) 4. Type the following command and press **Enter**: ```javascript sv_cheats 1 ``` > **Success:** Cheats are now enabled and can be used directly from the in-game console. * * * ### Common Cheat Commands 🧠

Command	Description	Example
`god`	Enables invincibility (God mode).	`god`
`buddha`	Player loses health but cannot die.	`buddha`
`impulse 101`	Gives all Half-Life 2 weapons.	`impulse 101`
`name [name]`	Changes your player name.	`name Steve`
`noclip`	Allows free movement through terrain and objects.	`noclip`
`notarget`	Makes the player invisible to NPCs.	`notarget`
`sv_gravity [value]`	Adjusts gravity.	`sv_gravity 200`
`kill`	Instantly kills your character.	`kill`
`hurtme [value]`	Reduces your health by the specified value.	`hurtme 50`
`thirdperson`	Switches to a third-person view.	`thirdperson`
`firstperson`	Switches back to first-person view.	`firstperson`
`bind [key] thirdperson`	Binds a key to third-person view.	`bind x thirdperson`
`bind [key] firstperson`	Binds a key to first-person view.	`bind x firstperson`
`cl_drawhud 0`	Hides the user interface (HUD).	`cl_drawhud 0`

* * * > **Success:** **That’s it!** > You’ve successfully enabled cheats on your **Garry’s Mod** server. Whether you’re moderating quietly or experimenting with new ideas, these commands give you full creative control on your **ChipHead** server.