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Quickstart Guide

This guide walks you through protecting and deploying your Source Engine maps in seconds using the BSP ii Protect web interface.

Prerequisites

  • Any modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave) on Windows, macOS, or Linux.
  • Your compiled map in .bsp format.
  • An active user account with a valid license (Standard or Studio).

1. Login & License

  1. Log in with 1 click using Discord, Google, or Email.
  2. Upon purchase, your license is automatically linked to your personal user account. No manual license keys to copy and nothing to install.
  3. Check your active map slots, versions, and rotation cooldowns anytime from your Dashboard.

2. Protecting a Map

  1. Head to the homepage dropzone or your dashboard.
  2. Drag and drop your .bsp file into the upload area (or click to browse).
  3. Choose your protection mode:
    • Server Mode (Recommended for multiplayer servers): Generates two distinct files. The server file retains full game logic, while the client file is purged of sensitive entities and scrambled for players.
    • Workshop Mode: Generates a single protected .bsp file ready for direct Steam Workshop publication or single-player use.
  4. (Studio License): You can customize the Studio Tag embedded into the BSP internal headers.
  5. Click "Protect Map". Processing completes locally inside your browser in just a few seconds.

3. Deploying to your Server or Workshop

  • In Server Mode:
    • Server File: Download the server file and place it in the garrysmod/maps/ folder of your dedicated server.
    • Client File: Download the client file and upload it to your FastDL or Steam Workshop collection for players to download.
  • In Workshop Mode:
    • Download the single protected file and publish it directly to the Steam Workshop using GMPU or your preferred publishing tool.

4. Updates & Map Slots

  • Unlimited Updates: Fix bugs, adjust lighting, add details, and re-protect the same map as many times as you want. Updates to the same project are 100% free and unlimited for life.
  • Project Rotation: Each slot protects an active map project. When you decide to permanently retire a map and assign the slot to an entirely new project, the rotation cooldown applies (180 days on Standard, 90 days on Studio).
  • Expanding Capacity: You can expand your concurrent map capacity at any time with Extra Slots or upgrade your Standard license to Studio by paying only the price difference.