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Managing Your Garry's Mod Server with Wisp

Published on September 24, 2025 at 12:36 PM

Guide to using the Wisp gaming panel to configure and manage your Garry's Mod server.

Introduction

Welcome to your VeryCloud Garry's Mod server! Your server comes with the Wisp gaming panel, a powerful interface that makes managing your GMod server simple and intuitive. This guide will walk you through all the features and help you configure your server for the best gaming experience.

Getting Started

What You'll Need

VeryCloud Garry's Mod server (active subscription)
Wisp panel access: Your login credentials sent via email
Steam account for Workshop addon management
Basic understanding of Garry's Mod concepts

Access Your Panel
- Go to panel.verycloud.fr
- Use the credentials provided in your welcome email
- Select your Garry's Mod server from the dashboard
Panel Overview
- Console: Real-time server output and command execution
- File Manager: Browse and edit server files
- Settings: Configure server parameters
- Plugins: Manage addons and modifications
- Users: Player management and permissions

Server Management Basics

Starting and Stopping Your Server

Server Controls
- Start: Green play button or "Start Server"
- Stop: Red stop button (always stop before making changes)
- Restart: Yellow restart button for applying changes
- Kill: Force stop if server becomes unresponsive
Server Status
- Online: Green indicator, players can connect
- Starting: Yellow indicator, server is booting up
- Offline: Red indicator, server is stopped
- Crashed: Orange indicator, server needs attention

Using the Console

The console is your direct line to the server:

// Essential console commands
status                    // Show connected players
changelevel gm_construct  // Change map
say "Hello everyone!"     // Send message to all players
kick PlayerName           // Remove a player
ban PlayerName 60         // Ban player for 60 minutes

Server Configuration

Basic Server Settings

Navigate to Settings
- Click "Server Settings" in the Wisp panel
- Configure your server's basic information

Essential Configuration

// Server Identity
hostname "Your Amazing GMod Server"
sv_password ""                    // Leave empty for public server
sv_region 3                      // Europe region

// Performance (VeryCloud Optimized)
sv_maxplayers 20                 // Adjust based on your plan
fps_max 300
sv_maxrate 30000
sv_minrate 7500

// Gameplay
mp_timelimit 0                   // No time limit
mp_fraglimit 0                   // No frag limit
sv_gravity 600                   // Default gravity

Save and Apply
- Click "Save Configuration"
- Restart your server for changes to take effect

Installing Addons and Mods

Using Steam Workshop (Recommended)

Workshop Integration
- Go to "Addons" or "Workshop" in Wisp
- Click "Add Workshop Item"
- Paste the Steam Workshop URL or ID
- Example: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=557962238
Popular Workshop Addons
- ULX Admin System: ID 557962238
- DarkRP Gamemode: ID 248302805
- Pointshop: ID 213755286
- Wire Extras: ID 160250458
Managing Workshop Items
- Enable/disable addons with toggle switches
- View addon details and requirements
- Update addons automatically

Manual Addon Upload

File Manager Method
- Navigate to File Manager → garrysmod/addons/
- Click "Upload" or "Create Folder"
- Upload your addon folder structure

Proper Structure

garrysmod/
├── addons/
│   ├── my_custom_addon/
│   │   ├── lua/
│   │   ├── materials/
│   │   ├── sound/
│   │   └── addon.json
│   └── ulx/
├── cfg/
└── data/

Player Management

Admin System Setup

Installing ULX (Recommended)

Add ULX via Workshop
- Workshop ID: 557962238 (ULX)
- Workshop ID: 557962394 (ULib - required dependency)
- Enable both addons and restart server
First-Time Setup
- Join your server
- Open console and type: ulx adduserid <your_steam_id> superadmin
- Or use Wisp's Users section to grant permissions

Setting Up Ranks

Default ULX Groups
- User: Basic player
- VIP: Donator privileges
- Admin: Moderation powers
- Superadmin: Full control
Managing Permissions
- Use Users tab in Wisp
- Assign ranks to Steam IDs
- Configure group permissions in-game with !menu

Essential Admin Commands

// Player Management
!kick <player> <reason>           // Remove player
!ban <player> <time> <reason>     // Ban player (time in minutes, 0 = permanent)
!unban <steam_id>                 // Remove ban
!bring <player>                   // Teleport player to you
!goto <player>                    // Teleport to player
!spectate <player>                // Watch player

// Server Control
!map <mapname>                    // Change map
!restart                          // Restart map
!say <message>                    // Server announcement
!psay <player> <message>          // Private message

// Admin Tools
!cloak                           // Become invisible
!god                            // Invincibility toggle
!noclip                         // Walk through walls
!slap <player>                  // Slap player
!slay <player>                  // Kill player

Gamemode Configuration

Setting Up DarkRP

Install DarkRP
- Workshop ID: 248302805
- Enable via Wisp addon manager
- Set gamemode to darkrp in server settings

Basic DarkRP Configuration

// In settings or console
rp_motd "Welcome to our DarkRP server!"
rp_maxvehicles 3
rp_allowvehicleowning 1
rp_showdeaths 1
rp_showsuicides 1

Customizing Jobs
- Edit via File Manager: darkrp/gamemode/config/jobrelated.lua
- Or use DarkRP modification addon for easier editing
- Always backup before editing!

Popular Gamemodes

Trouble in Terrorist Town (TTT)

Setup
- Built into GMod (no workshop needed)
- Set gamemode to terrortown
- Recommended player count: 6-16
TTT Maps
- ttt_minecraft_b5
- ttt_dolls
- ttt_clue

Prop Hunt

Installation
- Workshop ID: 135509255 (Fretta Prop Hunt)
- Enable addon and restart
- Set gamemode to prop_hunt

Server Optimization

Performance Settings by VeryCloud Plan

Starter Plan (2GB RAM)

sv_maxplayers 12
fps_max 200
net_maxfilesize 64
sv_downloadurl ""           // Disable FastDL if not needed

Gaming Plan (4GB RAM)

sv_maxplayers 24
fps_max 300
net_maxfilesize 128
sv_allowupload 1
sv_allowdownload 1

Pro Plan (8GB+ RAM)

sv_maxplayers 40
fps_max 500
net_maxfilesize 256
sv_parallel_sendsnapshot 1

Resource Management

Monitor Resource Usage
- Check Resource Usage in Wisp
- Watch CPU and RAM consumption
- Monitor network usage

Optimization Tips

// Reduce server load
sv_hibernate_think 1        // Server hibernation
host_thread_mode 0          // Disable threading issues
fps_max 300                 // Cap FPS appropriately

// Network optimization
sv_maxrate 25000           // Max download rate per player
sv_minrate 5000            // Minimum rate
sv_maxupdaterate 66        // Max updates per second

File Management

Important Directories

garrysmod/cfg/: Configuration files
garrysmod/addons/: Installed addons
garrysmod/data/: Save data, bans, user data
garrysmod/maps/: Custom maps
garrysmod/materials/: Textures and images
garrysmod/sound/: Audio files

Editing Configuration Files

Using Wisp File Manager
- Navigate to file location
- Click "Edit" button
- Make changes and "Save"
- Restart server if needed
Important Files
- server.cfg: Main server configuration
- autoexec.cfg: Commands run on server start
- banned_user.cfg: Banned players list
- banned_ip.cfg: Banned IP addresses

Backups and Recovery

Automatic Backups

Wisp Backup System
- Navigate to "Backups" in panel
- Set automatic backup schedule
- Choose what to backup (files, databases)
Manual Backups
- Click "Create Backup"
- Download backups to local storage
- Test backup restoration regularly

What to Backup

Essential Files
- Server configuration files
- Custom addons
- Player data and saves
- Custom maps
Database Data (if applicable)
- DarkRP player data
- ULX permissions
- Pointshop purchases

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Server Won't Start

Check These First:

View Console for error messages
Check Resource Usage - ensure enough RAM/CPU
Review recent changes to addons or configuration
Try starting with minimal addons

Common Error Messages:

Error: Lua Error - Check for conflicting addons
Warning: Missing map - Verify map file exists
Network: Failed to bind - Check port conflicts

Players Can't Connect

Solutions:

Verify server is Online (green status)
Check firewall settings in VeryCloud panel
Ensure server isn't password protected unintentionally
Verify max players limit isn't reached

Addons Not Working

Troubleshooting Steps:

Check addon compatibility with current GMod version
Verify all dependencies are installed
Look for Lua errors in console
Disable conflicting addons one by one

Performance Issues

Server Lag/Low TPS

Optimization Steps:

Reduce Player Count
- Lower sv_maxplayers if using max capacity
Remove Heavy Addons
- Identify resource-intensive addons
- Consider lighter alternatives
Optimize Maps
- Use well-optimized maps
- Avoid maps with too many props/effects

High RAM Usage

Memory Management:

// Add to server.cfg
sv_hibernate_think 1
lua_log_sv 0
sv_maxrate 20000            // Reduce if bandwidth is limited
gmod_physiterations 1       // Reduce physics calculations

Advanced Features

FastDL Setup

File Server Configuration
- Set up web server for file hosting
- Configure sv_downloadurl in server settings
- Compress files for faster downloads

Resource Management

// In server.cfg or autorun
resource.AddFile("materials/custom_texture.png")
resource.AddFile("sound/custom_sound.wav")
resource.AddWorkshop("123456789")  // Workshop items

Custom Loading Screen

HTML Loading Screen
- Create custom HTML/CSS/JS loading page
- Upload to garrysmod/html/
- Configure in server settings
Workshop Loading Screen
- Use Workshop loading screens
- Add via Workshop addon management
- Customize with server information

MySQL Database Integration

Database Setup (Pro plans)
- Configure MySQL connection in addons
- Use for persistent player data
- Essential for DarkRP and similar gamemodes
Database Management
- Access via Database tab in Wisp
- Create backups regularly
- Monitor query performance

Support and Resources

Available Resources

📚 Complete documentation: verycloud.fr/docs
🎫 Technical support: manager.verycloud.fr
🎮 Gaming panel: panel.verycloud.fr

Before Contacting Support

Information to Prepare:

Server details: Plan type, server ID
Issue description: What you were trying to do
Error messages: Copy exact error text from console
Addon list: Which addons are installed
Recent changes: What was changed before the issue

Community Resources

Steam Workshop: Best source for quality addons
FacePunch Forums: GMod community and help
Reddit /r/gmod: Community discussions
YouTube Tutorials: Visual guides for complex setups

Conclusion

Your Garry's Mod server with Wisp is a powerful platform for creating unique gaming experiences. Start with basic configuration, gradually add features, and always test changes before going live with players.

Key Points to Remember

✅ Always stop server before making configuration changes ✅ Backup regularly especially before major updates ✅ Monitor performance and adjust settings as needed ✅ Test addons in small groups before full deployment ✅ Keep backups of working configurations

Next Steps

Configure basic settings and test server functionality
Install essential addons like ULX for administration
Choose your gamemode and customize accordingly
Invite friends and start building your community!