How to Create a Backup of Your Garry's Mod Server

Regular backups of your Garry's Mod server protect you from data loss — whether due to a failed update, a faulty configuration or an addon that keeps the server from starting.

When should you create a backup?

• Before updating the server version
• Before installing or removing addons, gamemodes or Workshop collections
• Before major changes to the configuration, e.g. to server.cfg or users.txt
• At regular intervals so you always have a safe state to return to

Create a backup

You can find the exact process for creating, managing and restoring a backup in the general guide: Create Backup.

Tip

Lock important backups (e.g. before major changes) so they cannot be overwritten by automatic backups. Also download especially important backups to your PC in case your backup limit is reached.

Note

Addons and configurations usually store their data in the /garrysmod/data/ folder. This folder survives map changes and restarts and should be included in a backup.

Info

Automatic backups as well as restarts can be requested free of charge via a support ticket. The "Scheduled Tasks" feature is currently in development and will be released this year.