GMod ULX Autopromote Config Builder

Generate configuration for the APromote addon (Workshop ID: 226312488) — the ULX autopromote system that advances players through ranks based on server playtime. Requires UTime (Workshop ID: 159348602).

Important: The original APromote (Workshop ID 105357194) is deprecated and broken. Use the official APromote (226312488). Also requires UTime (159348602) to track playtime.

Promotion Chain

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Starting group

Playtime (auto-start)

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Group name

Hours required

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Group name

Hours required

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Group name

Hours required

Exempt Groups

Players in these groups will not be auto-promoted (typically staff/admin groups):

admin
superadmin

server.cfg / Startup Commands

// APromote Configuration (Workshop ID: 226312488)
// Requires UTime (Workshop ID: 159348602)
// Generated by DustBowl.Games Tools

ulx apromote_addgroup regular 5
ulx apromote_addgroup trusted 20
ulx apromote_addgroup vip 50

ulx apromote_rankupsound 1

// Exempt groups (will not be auto-promoted)
ulx apromote_exempt admin
ulx apromote_exempt superadmin

Paste these commands into your server.cfg or a startup script. Run apromote_reload in the console to apply changes without a server restart.

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