Controls & Keybinds

GmodPlayground RP uses the standard GMod controls alongside custom keybinds for the PERP gamemode. Below is a complete reference of everything you'll need.

Tip: Open your F1 menu in-game to see all available interactions at a glance. Press F4 to open the main PERP menu.

Core Menus

KeyAction
F1Context / Interaction menu
F2Character / Job menu
F3Player list / Scoreboard (hold)
F4PERP main menu (inventory, crafting, jobs)
TABScoreboard
ESCGMod pause / settings

Inventory & Items

KeyAction
F4Open inventory
GDrop equipped weapon / held item
EUse / interact with object
RReload weapon
1–6Switch weapon slots

Movement

KeyAction
W A S DMove
SHIFTSprint (uses stamina)
CTRLCrouch / walk slowly
SPACEJump
ALTWalk (toggle — no stamina drain)

Vehicles

KeyAction
WAccelerate
SBrake / Reverse
A / DSteer left / right
SPACEHandbrake
FEnter / exit vehicle
ELock / unlock vehicle (while outside)

Communication

KeyAction
YGlobal OOC chat
ULocal IC chat (heard nearby)
VPush-to-talk voice
/Open chat with / prefix for commands

Law Enforcement (Police / SWAT)

KeyAction
E on playerArrest / detain (with handcuffs equipped)
F1 on playerCheck warrant / wanted status
E on jail doorOpen cell door
Note: Some keys may vary if you have custom GMod binds set. If a key doesn't work, check your GMod keyboard settings in Options → Keyboard.