--- title: "Setting Up Player Permissions on Your Garry’s Mod Server" description: "Guide on player permissions" url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/217-setting-up-player-permissions-on-your-garry-s-mod-server collection: "Garry’s Mod" updated: 2026-06-13 language: en --- # Setting Up Player Permissions on Your Garry’s Mod Server Guide on player permissions When you have the **ULX Admin System** installed on your **Garry’s Mod** server, you gain access to a powerful set of tools that allow you to manage players, groups, and permissions directly in-game. ULX makes it easy to give players the exact level of control you want - whether that’s simple moderation privileges or full administrative powers. > **Info:** **Note:** You must have the **ULX Admin System** installed before setting up player permissions. * * * ### Setting Up Player Permissions Follow these steps to assign admin permissions using the **ChipHead Panel** and console: 1. Launch **Garry’s Mod** and **connect** to your server. 2. Log in to your **ChipHead Panel**. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/cy5TB9Vdl3J68eMED0mVg0oM8vW9Tes7ADBT2p36ZZ0nnNCLgGuy30oOAUG2bcg4VbZof88t4YV.webp) 3. Go to the **Console** tab. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260613020211_3358.png) 4. Enter the following command: ```javascript ulx adduser [Username] superadmin ``` Replace **\[Username\]** with your Steam username. 5. The console will confirm once the command has been successfully executed. * * * ### Configuring Player Permission Groups ⚙ To further refine roles and permissions within ULX: 1. In-game, open the **ULX menu** by typing `!menu` in chat or by binding a key to it. 2. Go to the **Groups** tab. 3. Open the dropdown menu and select **Manage Groups**. 4. Use the chart below as a guide for managing and creating new groups:

Setting	Description
Name	The group’s name (use lowercase letters and underscores `_` for spaces).
Inherits From	Copies permissions from another group to save time when creating new roles.
Can Target	Defines which groups this role can target. For example, a `superadmin` might target a `moderator`, but not vice versa. Use `*` to allow all targeting.

5. To edit specific permissions, select the group from the dropdown menu. 6. Click **Manage Permissions** and check or uncheck features to enable or restrict access. * * * > **Success:** **That’s it!** > You’ve successfully configured **player permissions** on your **Garry’s Mod** server. With ULX, you can maintain structure and balance by giving trusted players the tools they need - all while keeping your **ChipHead** server running smoothly and securely.