Garry's Mod PropHunt Server
📋 Overview
A dedicated Garry's Mod server running the PropHunt gamemode, where players hide as props while others try to find and eliminate them.
🔧 Service Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Game | Garry's Mod |
| Gamemode | PropHunt |
| Server Port | 27015 |
| RCON Port | 39903 |
| Max Players | 24 |
| Tickrate | 66 |
| Map | ph_office |
| Process User | gmod |
🌐 Network Access
- Game Server:
YOUR_WAN_IP:27015 - RCON:
127.0.0.1:39903(localhost only) - Steam Server Account: Configured with Steam Game Server Token
📁 Directory Structure
/home/gmod/gmod-prophunt-server/
├── srcds_run # Server startup script
├── srcds_linux # Server binary
├── garrysmod/ # Game files
│ ├── addons/ # Server addons/plugins
│ ├── gamemodes/ # PropHunt gamemode
│ ├── maps/ # Server maps
│ └── cfg/ # Configuration files
└── docker/ # Docker configuration
└── docker-compose.yml
🚀 Management Commands
Direct Server Control
# Switch to gmod user
sudo su - gmod
# Navigate to server directory
cd /home/gmod/gmod-prophunt-server/
# Start server (manual)
./srcds_run -game garrysmod -console -port 27015 +ip 0.0.0.0 +maxplayers 24 +map ph_office +gamemode prop_hunt -tickrate 66 +hostname "PropHunt Server" +sv_setsteamaccount YOUR_TOKEN -disableluarefresh -nohltv
# Check if server is running
ps aux | grep srcds_linux
Process Management
# Find server process
ps aux | grep srcds_linux
# Kill server (if needed)
pkill -f srcds_linux
# Check server logs
tail -f /home/gmod/gmod-prophunt-server/garrysmod/console.log
Docker Management (Alternative)
# Using Docker Compose
cd /opt/gmod-prophunt/docker/
docker-compose up -d
docker-compose logs -f
docker-compose down
⚙️ Configuration
Server Configuration
- server.cfg: Located in
/home/gmod/gmod-prophunt-server/garrysmod/cfg/ - Steam Token: Required for public server listing
- RCON Password: Set in server configuration
PropHunt Gamemode
- Gamemode Files: Located in
garrysmod/gamemodes/prop_hunt/ - Maps: PropHunt-specific maps in
garrysmod/maps/ - Addons: Additional functionality in
garrysmod/addons/
🎮 Server Features
PropHunt Gameplay
- Props Team: Hide as objects in the map
- Hunters Team: Find and eliminate props
- Round-based: Automatic team switching
- Map Rotation: Multiple PropHunt maps
Server Settings
- Friendly Fire: Disabled
- Voice Chat: Enabled
- Admin System: ULX/ULib (if installed)
- Anti-Cheat: VAC enabled
🔧 Maintenance
Regular Tasks
# Update server files
cd /home/gmod/gmod-prophunt-server/
./steamcmd.sh +login anonymous +force_install_dir . +app_update 4020 validate +quit
# Backup server data
tar -czf gmod-backup-$(date +%Y%m%d).tar.gz garrysmod/
# Clean old logs
find garrysmod/logs/ -name "*.log" -mtime +30 -delete
Performance Monitoring
# Check server performance
htop -p $(pgrep srcds_linux)
# Monitor network connections
ss -tuln | grep 27015
# Check disk usage
du -sh /home/gmod/gmod-prophunt-server/
🔒 Security Considerations
- RCON: Bound to localhost only (127.0.0.1:39903)
- User Isolation: Runs under dedicated
gmoduser - File Permissions: Proper ownership and permissions
- Steam VAC: Anti-cheat protection enabled
- Firewall: Only game port (27015) exposed publicly
🐛 Troubleshooting
Common Issues
# Server won't start
- Check if port 27015 is already in use: ss -tlnp | grep 27015
- Verify Steam token is valid
- Check file permissions: ls -la /home/gmod/gmod-prophunt-server/
# Players can't connect
- Verify firewall allows port 27015
- Check server is listening: ss -tlnp | grep 27015
- Test connectivity: telnet YOUR_WAN_IP 27015
# Performance issues
- Monitor CPU/RAM usage: htop
- Check for addon conflicts
- Review server logs for errors
Log Locations
- Console Output:
/home/gmod/gmod-prophunt-server/garrysmod/console.log - Error Logs:
/home/gmod/gmod-prophunt-server/garrysmod/logs/ - System Logs:
journalctl -u gmod-server(if systemd service)
🔗 Related Services
- PufferPanel: Can manage this server through web interface
- Steam: Requires Steam Game Server Account
- Nginx: May proxy web-based admin interfaces