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Practical guides, technical tips, and best practices for creating, installing, and customizing your Garry's Mod server's loading screen.
What Is a Garry's Mod Server? A Complete Beginner's Guide
New to GMod servers? Learn what a Garry's Mod server is, how multiplayer works, what gamemodes exist, and why your loading screen matters more than you think.
Read articleLumescreen vs. GMod Loading Screen Alternatives: 2026 Comparison
Lumescreen, CodeBrauer, MetroLoad, GoulpLoader, or DIY? An honest comparison of every GMod loading screen option in 2026: features, maintenance, security, and cost.
How to Add Music to a GMod Loading Screen (Autoplay That Actually Works)
Add autoplay music to your GMod loading screen the right way: supported formats, CEF autoplay rules, volume and mute done properly, and common mistakes.
GMod Loading Screen Templates: What to Look For (and 15 Ready-Made Themes)
Picking a GMod loading screen template in 2026: GitHub templates vs hosted themes, the CEF pitfalls to check before you commit, and 15 ready-made options.
How to Make Your GMod Server Load Faster for Players (Workshop, FastDL & More)
Cut GMod server join times: trim your Workshop collection, compress content, fix FastDL, and keep players from quitting during long first-time downloads.
sv_loadingurl: The Complete Guide to GMod Loading Screen URLs
Everything about sv_loadingurl: syntax, %s and %m variables, asset:// and data URLs, engine callbacks (GameDetails, DownloadingFile) and troubleshooting.
GMod Loading Screen Not Showing? 7 Fixes That Actually Work
Your custom GMod loading screen won't show up? Work through 7 causes in order: quotes, wrong cfg, missing restart, client cache, HTTPS issues and more.
GMod Loading Screen Progress Bar: Engine Callbacks Explained
Build a real progress bar for your GMod loading screen using the engine's JS callbacks: GameDetails, SetFilesTotal, SetFilesNeeded, and DownloadingFile explained.
How to Create a Loading Screen for Your Garry's Mod Server (Complete Guide)
The complete guide to creating a GMod loading screen: how it works under the hood, CEF constraints, step-by-step setup, and best practices for a pro server.
Installing a Loading Screen on Your Garry's Mod Server: Step-by-Step Guide
Hook your loading screen up to your GMod server with sv_loadingurl in server.cfg: step-by-step instructions, config examples, verification, and troubleshooting tips.
Customizing your GMod loading screen: music, rules, staff and server info
Colors, music, rules, staff and live server info: turn your Garry's Mod server's loading screen into a true community storefront that builds trust instantly.
Why a great loading screen boosts player retention on your GMod server
The loading screen is the first captive seconds of every player. Here's how to turn it into a real retention driver on your GMod server with data-backed strategies.
Tailoring Your Loading Screen to Your Gamemode: DarkRP, Sandbox, MilitaryRP
A DarkRP, Sandbox, or MilitaryRP loading screen doesn't have the same needs. Here's how to adapt the tone, rules, and mood to each GMod gamemode.