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GModInstant loading screen generator
GMod Loading Screen Generator
Need a Garry's Mod loading screen now? Lumescreen generates a hosted loading screen URL in minutes: pick a theme, type your server name, copy the link into sv_loadingurl. Done.
Unlike static generators that export an HTML file you still have to host, the generated screen lives on our servers and updates itself with your live server data.
- URL ready in minutes
- No file to host
- Live server data built in
Generated, not static
What the generator produces
One URL — everything behind it is dynamic and maintained for you.
Per-player personalization
GMod passes each player's SteamID and the current map to the URL. The generated screen greets players by name with their avatar, automatically.
Real download progress
The screen hooks GMod's engine callbacks to show actual file download progress and status — players know exactly what's happening.
Analytics on every load
Each generated screen tracks loads, completions, failures and load times, so you can see the impact on player retention.
Regeneratable at any time
Change theme, music or rules and the same URL serves the new version instantly. Nothing to re-upload or re-configure server-side.
Free tier included
Generate your first screen for free — no credit card, no watermark tricks buried in the fine print.
Setup
Connect the generated URL to your server
The generator gives you the exact line to paste. It looks like this:
In garrysmod/cfg/server.cfg:
sv_loadingurl "https://lumescreen.com/ls/your-server"
Restart the server and every connecting player sees your screen. Full details (FastDL, hosting panels, troubleshooting) in the installation guide.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to generate a loading screen?
- A few minutes: create an account, pick a theme, set your server name and you have a working hosted URL. Deeper customization (music, staff, rules) can be added any time after.
- Does the generator work with DarkRP, TTT or any gamemode?
- Yes — the screen is gamemode-agnostic and displays whatever your server runs. For gamemode-specific design ideas, see our guide on loading screens by gamemode.
- Is the generated URL stable over time?
- Yes. The URL is yours for as long as your screen exists; edits are served from the same link. If you delete a screen, the URL simply stops serving.
- Can I generate more than one loading screen?
- The Free plan includes one screen; Premium raises the limit to ten — useful for networks running several servers. Details on the pricing page.
Ready to impress your players?
Create your first loading screen for free. No credit card, in just a few minutes.