# Garry's Mod Server – Install, Mods & Fix Errors

Install Garry's Mod server, workshop mods, fix common errors and optimize performance.

**Quick answer:** Garry's Mod server needs at least **8 GB RAM** (12–16 GB with addons). If SrcDS won't start, check workshop collection maps and server updates.

## Common problems

    - **Server won't start** → [Installation](/en/gameserver/garrys-mod/install)
- **Workshop mods fail** → [Fix errors](/en/gameserver/garrys-mod/common-errors-and-how-to-fix-them)
- **Lag with addons** → [Optimize](/en/gameserver/garrys-mod/optimize)

## Guides

    - [Install GMod server](/en/gameserver/garrys-mod/install)
- [Common errors](/en/gameserver/garrys-mod/common-errors-and-how-to-fix-them)
- [Performance](/en/gameserver/garrys-mod/optimize)

## Related guides

    - [Gameserver hub](/en/gameserver)