> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.tebex.io/creators/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.tebex.io/creators/tebex-control-panel/game-servers/garrys-mod.md).

# Garry's Mod

Tebex supports seamless integration with **Garry’s Mod (GMod)**, allowing you to monetize your server through webstore packages, commands, and automated item delivery.

> 📦 **Plugin Download:**\
> Visit your **Tebex Control Panel → Plugins** section to download the Garry’s Mod plugin, or use the latest release from GitHub.

***

### Plugin Installation Guide

#### 1. **Download and Extract the Plugin**

* Download the latest **Tebex GMod Plugin** from the [Plugins section](https://creator.tebex.io/game-servers).
* Extract the downloaded `.zip` file. You will get a folder named:

```
tebexgmod/
```

#### 2. **Upload the Plugin to Your Server**

* Place the entire `tebexgmod/` directory into the following location on your server:

```
garrysmod/addons/tebexgmod/
```

> Ensure the full path to the plugin looks like:\
> `garrysmod/addons/tebexgmod/`

#### 3. **Start or Restart Your Server**

* If your server is already running, the plugin should **auto-load**.
* Otherwise, start the server to load the plugin.

#### 4. **Link Your Tebex Store**

* In the server console, enter:

```plaintext
tebex:secret your-secret-key
```

> You can find your **secret key** by going to the **Game Servers** section in your Tebex Control Panel and clicking **Edit** on your server entry.

***

### Verifying Setup

Once linked, the plugin will confirm the successful installation in your server console.

To view plugin status and server-store connection details, run:

```plaintext
tebex:info
```

To see all available plugin commands:

```plaintext
tebex:help
```

***

### Optional Integrations

Tebex also supports advanced integration options including:

* **Webhooks**
* **MySQL**
* **RCON**

These allow more automation and cross-platform communication between your GMod server and external systems.

***

### ⚠ Important Configuration Notes

#### 🔹 Customizing the Player Command

* By default, players use `!donate` in chat to open the webstore.
* To change this command, edit the generated `config.txt` located in:

```
data/tebex/
```

#### 🔹 Ensuring Command Execution After Restart

Due to how **GMod’s timer system** works:

* The **command checker won’t start automatically** after a restart until **a player joins** the server.
* To ensure the checker starts on boot, add this setting to your server config:

<pre class="language-plaintext"><code class="lang-plaintext"><strong>sv_hibernate_think 1
</strong></code></pre>

This forces GMod to run timers even when no players are online.

### Academy Video

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