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How to make an alias in GMod

Type alias buildmode "sbox_godmode 1; sbox_playershurtplayers 0" in the console, then buildmode runs both commands until the server restarts.

alias

Creates a shortcut name that runs one or more commands.

alias <name> "<commands>"

Examples

alias buildmode "sbox_godmode 1; sbox_playershurtplayers 0"

One word to switch to building mode.

Arguments

nameRequired
Name of the new shortcut.
commandsRequired
Commands to run, separated by semicolons.

What it does

Separate several commands with semicolons inside quotes. Aliases last until the server restarts unless defined in a config file.

The game's own description: Alias a command.

Run it on your server

On a SLASHPLAY server, type it in the Console tab of the server page; the reply shows right under it. A value set there lasts until the server restarts. To keep it, add the line to garrysmod/cfg/server.cfg. New to this? Start a GMod server first.

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