# How To Change Max Players on Your Garry's Mod Server (/docs/garrys-mod/max-players)



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Here is how to change the maximum player count on your Garry's Mod server.

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    Open the Startup Page [#1-open-the-startup-page]

    Log in to the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and select your Garry's Mod server. In the sidebar, click **Startup**.
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    Change the Max Players Value [#2-change-the-max-players-value]

    Find the **Max Players** field and set it to the number of player slots you want.
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    Restart Your Server [#3-restart-your-server]

    Go to **Console** in the sidebar and restart your server to apply the change.

    > 📝 **Note:** The ideal max player count depends on your game mode. Sandbox servers typically run well with 16-32 players, while TTT and DarkRP servers may need more or fewer depending on the map size and addon complexity.
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