---
title: "Setting Up a Custom Server Loading Screen in Garry’s Mod"
description: "Guide on uploading a custom loading screen in GMOD"
url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/218-setting-up-a-custom-server-loading-screen-in-garry-s-mod
collection: "Garry’s Mod"
updated: 2026-06-13
language: en
---

# Setting Up a Custom Server Loading Screen in Garry’s Mod

Guide on uploading a custom loading screen in GMOD

Customising your **Garry’s Mod** loading screen is a great way to make your server stand out. Using the official **Garry’s Mod Loading Screen Maker**, you can add your own images, sounds, and text to create a unique loading experience for your players. Once designed, the loading screen can be easily applied through your **ChipHead Panel** configuration.

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### Uploading a Custom Loading Screen

Follow these steps to create and upload your custom loading screen:

1.  Create your loading screen using the [**Gmod Loading Screen Maker**](https://www.gmod-lsm.com/).  
    
2.  Once you’re finished, click **Install on your Server**.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/FfGcstQQcUUHNeldYokfQssfJ342mZ6wmfR5BjNNhh4pr2YyBLFfx6uvypcgh9ANuNBFFwRg3eW.png)
    
3.  Copy the **link** provided inside the quotation marks at the bottom of the page.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/jE0V5ZGoA5sgfjmpiSIZIRyuiKc67acNAkQ7Ag29Qv4xv7ghKmuK0k2hcxux2fgLwub589ImDsv.png)
    
4.  Log in to your **ChipHead Panel**.
    
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5.  **Stop** your server.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260613020241_4067.png)
    
6.  Go to the Files tab & Open the server.cfg file.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260613020250_8067.webp)
    
7.  Find the line beginning with `sv_loadingurl` and paste your copied link between the quotation marks.
    
    -   Example:
        
        ```javascript
        sv_loadingurl "https://yourcustomloadingscreenlink.com"
        ```
        
8.  Click **“Save Content”.**
    
9.  **Start** your server.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260613020313_1078.png)
    

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> **Success:** **That’s it!**
> Players connecting to your **Garry’s Mod** server will now see your new custom loading screen a perfect way to give your **ChipHead** community a professional and personalised first impression