While building in Sandbox is classic, sometimes you just want to run from a serial killer in Murder, build an empire in DarkRP, or betray your friends in Trouble in Terrorist Town! Changing the active gamemode on your Garry's Mod server is a very straightforward process.
Let us get your server switched over to a brand new experience.
Step 1: Install the Gamemode Files
Some standard gamemodes, like Sandbox and Trouble in Terrorist Town, come pre-installed on your server automatically. However, if you want to play a custom community gamemode like Prop Hunt or DarkRP, your server needs to download those files first.
The absolute easiest way to do this is by adding the gamemode to a Steam Workshop Collection and linking that collection to your server. If you have not done this yet, check out our guide on adding a Steam Workshop Collection to your server!
Step 2: Change Your Gamemode Setting
Once your server has the necessary files, we just need to tell it which one to load up when it boots.
- Log into your MintServers panel and click the Stop button to safely shut down your server.
- On the left-hand sidebar, navigate to the Game Settings tab.
- Scroll down until you locate the Gamemode text box.
- Type in the exact folder name of the gamemode you want to play. For example, if you want Trouble in Terrorist Town, you would type
terrortown. - The panel automatically saves these changes as soon as you click outside the text box.
- Return to the Console tab and click Start.
Common Gamemode Names
When typing your gamemode into the panel, it must match the internal folder name perfectly, using all lowercase letters and no spaces. Here are the correct names for a few of the most popular gamemodes:
- Sandbox:
sandbox - Trouble in Terrorist Town:
terrortown - Prop Hunt:
prop_hunt - DarkRP:
darkrp - Murder:
murder - Deathrun:
deathrun - Hide and Seek:
hideandseek
🛠️ Troubleshooting Game Modes
If you start your server and it still loads into Sandbox, this usually means the server could not find the gamemode files or there was a typo in the Game Settings. Double-check your spelling in the Gamemode text box.
If you are trying to run a custom gamemode, verify that it is actually included in your linked Workshop Collection. If you run into any trouble getting your custom gamemode to load, no worries! Just open a support ticket and our team will get it sorted out for you.