Garry's Mod is a creative physics sandbox game that offers endless multiplayer possibilities, from building contraptions to playing custom game modes. Whether you are hosting your own server for creative building or roleplay adventures, connecting to your world is done easily through the Steam server browser.
This guide will walk you through adding your hosted server to your Steam favorites and connecting to start your sandbox experience. Let us get you connected!
Step 1: Access Your Server Details
Before you launch the game, you will need to grab your unique server address from your control panel.
- Navigate to the MintServers Dashboard at
https://mintservers.com/dashboardand log into your account. - Click on your Garry's Mod server from the list and select Open Game Panel.
- Copy the IP address and Port from your server panel. The format will look something like this:
158.62.204.17:27015
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Step 2: Open the Steam Server Browser
- Open your Steam client application on your computer.
- From the top menu bar, choose View and then select Servers from the dropdown.
- Navigate to the Favorites tab at the top of the new window.
Step 3: Add Your Server to Favorites
- Click the + Add Server button in the bottom right corner of the servers window.
- Enter the Server IP and Port you copied from Step 1 into the field, then press OK.
Step 4: Launch Garry's Mod and Connect
- Open Garry's Mod from your Steam library.
- Choose Find Multiplayer Game from the main menu.
- Select the Favorites tab with the star icon to view your newly added server.
- Connect to the server by clicking on it from the list and hitting the join button!
Alternative Method: Using the Developer Console
If you prefer skipping the Steam browser entirely, you can connect directly using the in-game developer console!
- Ensure the developer console is enabled in your Garry's Mod keyboard settings.
- Open the console by pressing the tilde key (
~). - Type the connect command followed by a space and your server's IP and port.
🛠️ Troubleshooting Connection Issues
- Server Offline: Ensure your server is actually running and shows as Online in the MintServers game panel before trying to connect.
- Typo in Address: Double-check the IP address and port number to make sure no extra spaces were added when pasting.
- Missing Content: Check that you have any required addons, collections, or custom maps installed if the server requires them to join.
- Update Required: Make sure your local Garry's Mod client is completely up to date through Steam.
No worries if you are still running into trouble after checking these steps! Just open a support ticket from your billing dashboard and our team will be happy to help you get your server connected.