This article is not relevant anymore: The updated version is here: https://originahl-scripts.com/fr/help/script-activation-presentation#3
New Website here : https://originahl-scripts.com/gmod-scripts

The content below is no longer current, however I am keeping this article for those who would use the old version:


The problem is often the same, user do not know how install an addon.
And it can even be concluded as a bug.
To avoid opening support tickets for this and constantly repeating myself, I've created this assistance.

I will take the compass script for this example (but work with all others): --> https://originahl-scripts.com/gmod-scripts/1265/description
Let's say that you've purchased the script and you are with a file named "compass-zworld-afterlife.zip"
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I) Unzip(Extract) the folder compass-zworld-afterlife.zip

II) You'll observe that there are other folders inside the "zworld-afterlife-compass" folder:
C:\Users\YourName\Desktop\zworld-afterlife-compass -->

  1. lua
  2. materials
  3. models


III) Copy the files (zworld-afterlife-compass) on the Addons folder
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\GarrysMod\garrysmod\addons


IV) Restart your server (Garry's Mod). Avoid the use of  commands that refresh scripts.
Problems have already been observed with those.
A good restart is preferred, this has already solved problems and it's also better to the server cache.

V) You're done. Now you just have to enjoy the script. Good luck for the future.

Nordahl