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how to change your skin in gmod

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In Garry's Mod (often abbreviated as GMod), changing your "skin" refers to switching between different player models or character appearances. Here’s how you can do that:

Using the Spawn Menu

  1. Open the Spawn Menu: Press Q on your keyboard while in-game to open the spawn menu.

  2. Navigate to the Player Models:

    • Click on the "Players" tab in the spawn menu, which usually appears at the top.

  3. Select a Player Model:

    • Browse through the available player models. You can see different options, and some may be categorized based on different themes or mods.
    • Click on the model you want to use.

  4. Change Your Player Model:

    • After selecting a model, exit the spawn menu. If the model is supported, you'll automatically switch to it.

Using Commands

If you know the exact name of the player model you want to use, you can change it using the console:

  1. Open the Console: Press ~ (the tilde key) to open the console. If it doesn't open, you may need to enable it in the game settings.

  2. Type the Command:

    • Use the command: playermodel <model_name>, replacing <model_name> with the name of the model you want to use. For example: 
      playermodel models/props_c17/lamppost001a.mdl
    • Ensure the model exists; otherwise, you’ll get an error.

Installing and Using Custom Skins

  1. Find and Download Custom Skins: You can find custom player models and skins on websites like the Steam Workshop or Garry's Mod community sites.

  2. Subscribe or Download:

    • If using the Steam Workshop, click "Subscribe" on the model to download it automatically.
    • If downloading a file directly, extract it to your GarrysMod/addons folder.

  3. Follow the Above Steps to Change the Skin: After installation, use the spawn menu or console to select your new models as described above.

Notes

  • Some servers may restrict custom skins or require specific permissions. You may not see certain models available if you are on a restricted server.
  • Make sure the models you download are compatible with the version of Garry's Mod you are using.

This should help you change your skin in Garry's Mod! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.