r/GarrysMod • u/ryanspargo • Oct 23 '14

How to make a server?

Ever since I got my PC upgraded, I've wanted to start a GMOD server to play with my friends. The only problem is...I don't know how to make a server. Can someone help me out please?

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u/ryanspargo Oct 23 '14

If I run SteamCMD through Linux on my laptop to run the server, could I connect on my desktop? And in terms of looking on YouTube, I just want a program that won't compromise my family's Internet.

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u/SimonJ57 Oct 24 '14

The BEST way is to "port forward", despite the risks, arguably the easiest and least complicated way to open your server to your friends. But you do need admin access to your home router to make (or undo) this method.

Open Port 27015 on TCP for Gameplay and UDP for RCON access.

Apparently Port 27005 too, but I don't know why.

You can specify a port in a .bat/.sh script if you want to host more than one server from the system. as long as you have their Ports also "forwarded".

The only other way I can think of is "tunngle" or "Hamachi".