Essential Console Commands

The console is a powerful tool in Garry's Mod. Press ` (backtick/tilde) to open it. Here are the most useful commands for players.

To enable the console, go to Options → Keyboard → Advanced → Enable Developer Console.

Basic Commands

Command	Effect
`connect [IP]`	Connect to a server directly
`disconnect`	Leave the current server
`retry`	Reconnect to the last server
`quit`	Close the game
`clear`	Clear the console

Performance Commands

Command	Effect
`fps_max 0`	Uncap framerate
`net_graph 1`	Show FPS, ping, and network stats
`cl_showfps 1`	Simple FPS counter
`gmod_mcore_test 1`	Enable multicore rendering
`mat_queue_mode 2`	Threaded material system

Graphics Commands

Command	Effect
`mat_picmip 0`	Texture quality (0=high, 4=low)
`r_shadows 1`	Toggle shadows (0=off)
`r_drawdetailprops 0`	Disable small detail props
`mat_specular 0`	Disable shiny surfaces
`cl_detailfade 0`	Disable detail fade distance

Audio Commands

Command	Effect
`volume 0.5`	Master volume (0-1)
`snd_restart`	Restart sound system (fixes audio bugs)
`stopsound`	Stop all sounds
`voice_enable 0`	Disable voice chat
`voice_loopback 1`	Hear your own mic

Useful Binds

Create custom keybinds with the bind command:

bind [key] "[command]"

Examples

Action	Command
Take screenshot	`bind f12 "jpeg"`
Quick suicide (respawn)	`bind k "kill"`
Toggle third person	`bind h "thirdperson; firstperson"`

Most keys are already bound by default. Use Options → Keyboard to see/change bindings.

Put your binds in autoexec.cfg so they apply every time you launch.

DarkRP Commands

DarkRP uses chat commands (type in chat with Y or U), not console commands.

KORDU DarkRP Commands

Complete list of all chat commands on KORDU DarkRP servers including jobs, buy commands, and more.

Creating an autoexec.cfg

To save commands permanently:

Navigate to: Steam/steamapps/common/GarrysMod/garrysmod/cfg/

Create a file called autoexec.cfg

Add your commands, one per line

Save and restart GMod

Example autoexec.cfg

// Performance
gmod_mcore_test 1
mat_queue_mode 2
fps_max 144

// Graphics
mat_picmip 0
r_shadows 1

// Custom binds
bind f12 "jpeg"

echo "autoexec.cfg loaded!"

Quick Reference

Open console: Press ` (backtick)
Connect: connect [IP]
Show FPS: net_graph 1 or cl_showfps 1
Multicore: gmod_mcore_test 1
Custom binds: bind [key] "[command]"
Save settings: Create autoexec.cfg

Not all commands work on every server. Some may be disabled by admins.

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