# Common Errors For Server Startup Failing

**URL:** <https://community.hexane.co/t/common-errors-for-server-startup-failing/89>\
**Category:** Debugging\
**Created:** [12 December 2021 18:27 UTC](https://community.hexane.co/t/common-errors-for-server-startup-failing/89 "2021-12-12T18:27:41Z")\
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**Author:** ![Hyro](https://community.hexane.co/user_avatar/community.hexane.co/hyro/32/8_2.png) [@Hyro](https://community.hexane.co/u/Hyro)\
**Post date:** [12 December 2021 18:27 UTC](https://community.hexane.co/t/common-errors-for-server-startup-failing/89/1 "2021-12-12T18:27:41Z")

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The common errors found in the [web console](https://help.hexanenetworks.com/game-servers/general/web-console-explained) that causes the server to not start, with the reasoning, example and fix explained here.

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## Gamemode Error

`Error: Couldn't change active gamemode - 'example' not found`

##### Reasoning

This error occurs when the gamemode imputed in the commandline doesn’t’t exist or is broken within the `/garrysmod/gamemodes/` directory. Ensure the name imputed into the commandline manager in the `Gamemode` box is the exact same name as the folder of the gamemode in it’s directory.

##### Example

**Incorrect** name used in the commandline manager for the DarkRP gamemode.

 ![Gamemode Error Example Image Incorrect](https://community.hexane.co/uploads/default/original/1X/c1494a9f98a1bd6d82ce8d734c2c69fd749ea173.png)

**Correct** name used in the commandline manager for the DarkRP gamemode.

 ![Gamemode Error Example Image Correct](https://community.hexane.co/uploads/default/original/1X/6c45927b6b5669089c256974aaf4089491ba2ca8.png)

**Folder Name** for the DarkRP Gamemode located in `/garrysmod/gamemodes/`

 ![Gamemode Error Example Image File Directory](https://community.hexane.co/uploads/default/original/1X/6924578b28be19d23fcefd7b9b7d4ebcb7ff1d6b.png)

#### Resolving the Error via the Game Panel File Manager

1. Login to the [Game Panel](https://game.hexane.co)

2. Navigate to the **Game Services**

3. Click on the **Commandline Manager**.

4. Head over to **Custom Commandlines**.

5. Create or edit the commandline.

6. Edit the text in the box of the `Gamemode` section to the folder name listed in `/garrysmod/gamemodes/`

7. Save and proceed to restart the server.

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## Map Error

`Error: map load failed: example not found or invalid`

Reasoning

This error occurs when the map imputed in the custom commandline doesn’t’t exist or is invalid in the `/garrysmod/maps/` directory. The map name may be incorrect or the map needs to be uploaded to the maps folder or mounted on via the steam workshop to be found by the server.

#### Resolving the Error via the Game Panel File Manager

1. Login to the [Game Panel](https://game.hexane.co)

2. Navigate to the **Game Services**

3. Click on the **Commandline Manager**.

4. Head over to **Custom Commandlines**.

5. Create or edit the commandline.

6. Edit the text in the box of the `Map` section to the map name listed in `/garrysmod/map/`. _Example: rp\_downtown\_v4c\_v2_

7. Save and proceed to restart the server.

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**Author:** ![Hyro](https://community.hexane.co/user_avatar/community.hexane.co/hyro/32/8_2.png) [@Hyro](https://community.hexane.co/u/Hyro)\
**Post date:** [12 December 2021 18:27 UTC](https://community.hexane.co/t/common-errors-for-server-startup-failing/89/2 "2021-12-12T18:27:44Z")

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**Author:** ![Hyro](https://community.hexane.co/user_avatar/community.hexane.co/hyro/32/8_2.png) [@Hyro](https://community.hexane.co/u/Hyro)\
**Post date:** [12 December 2021 18:27 UTC](https://community.hexane.co/t/common-errors-for-server-startup-failing/89/3 "2021-12-12T18:27:48Z")

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