Setting Up FastDL for Garry's Mod
Use XGamingServer's automatic FastDL to serve custom content to players connecting to your GMod server.
XGamingServer offers FastDL for your Garry's Mod server so players can download custom files such as maps, models, materials, and sounds quickly. Everything is automatic and there is no extra configuration required other than uploading your custom content.
How Does FastDL Work?
While everything is automatic, there are some things you should know about the FastDL system:
- Files are synced (and compressed) to
/fastdl/when you start your server. sv_downloadurlis automatically updated or added to yourserver.cfg.- Files only get served to players after everything is compressed.
- You can view all the files online by checking your FastDL URL directly. Get it by typing
sv_downloadurlinto your console.
Here is a list of folders and file types that are synced:
| Folder | Extensions |
|---|---|
| maps | .bsp, .nav, .res, .txt |
| materials | .vmt, .vtf |
| models | .mdl, .vtx, .vvd, .phy |
| resource | .txt, .res |
| sound | .mp3, .wav |
| lua | .lua |
If what you require is not listed, please join our Discord and we will add it.
Using A Third Party FastDL
If you want to use an external FastDL, you can do so by adding another config that runs after server.cfg.
Create a FastDL Config
Create a fastdl.cfg in garrysmod/cfg/ where your server.cfg is located.
Add Your FastDL URL
Add the line sv_downloadurl "www.myfastdlurl.com" to the file.
Execute the Config
Go back to your server.cfg and add the line exec fastdl to the bottom of the file.
Restart Your Server
Restart your server to apply the changes.
💡 Tip: FastDL is especially important for Garry's Mod servers that use many Workshop addons, as it significantly reduces the time players spend downloading content when joining.
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