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This guide will help you protect and effectively distribute your Garry's Mod map.
Server Version
server/server_file.bsp
- Place this file in the 'maps' folder of your Garry's Mod server.
- This version contains the necessary data for the server to function.
Where to place it on your Garry's Mod server:
đź“‚ garrysmod/
└── 📂 maps/
└── 📄 server_file.bsp Place
here
Warning: Never share this version. It contains sensitive data that could
compromise your map's security.
Client Version
client/client_file.bsp
- Distribute this file to players via FastDL (recommended) or Steam Workshop.
- Players must download this version to join your server.
Prioritize FastDL since it is more secure for your map and helps you avoid reports on the Steam Workshop
for publishing content that does not work in singleplayer. Garry's Mod Steam Workshop rules.
Secure: This version is specially designed to be safely shared with your
players.
Your server won't start with the protected map?
Your server won't start with the protected map?
Since the September 2026 update of Garry's Mod, dedicated servers prioritize Workshop content over local map files. If your Client BSP is inside the server's Workshop collection, the server loads it instead of the Server BSP, causing crash or restart loops.
Golden rule in all cases: The Server BSP must always be placed directly in your server's
garrysmod/maps/ folder.
Option 1 (Recommended): FastDL
- FastDL Distribute the Client BSP only via your FastDL server.
- Workshop Keep only textures, models and sounds in the collection — never any BSP file.
Option 2: 2 Separate Collections
- Players Collection 1 (Public) : Contains all assets + the Client BSP for your players to join.
- Server Collection 2 (Linked to server) : Contains all server addons and map content, but no BSP file.