ULX popups appear because an admin or server owner installed the ULX mod to manage the server

ULX is an admin tool that server owners use to control who can do what on their server. When you join a server running ULX, you may see popup windows asking you to confirm actions, warning you about rules, or showing you admin commands. These popups are intentional — the server owner or an admin set them up to keep the server organized.

You cannot disable ULX popups permanently on someone else's server. The popups are controlled by whoever runs the server, not by your game files. However, you can close individual popups as they appear, and you can change a few settings on your own computer that reduce how often they show up. If you run your own server or have admin access, you can turn off specific popup types.

Key Takeaways

  • ULX popups are server-side settings, so you cannot remove them entirely unless you own or admin the server.
  • You can close popups by clicking the X button or pressing Escape, and they will not come back until the next time the trigger happens.
  • If you own a server, you can disable ULX popups by editing the server configuration files or using the in-game admin menu.
  • Some popups are warnings from the server owner and are meant to stay visible — closing them does not change server rules.

How to close ULX popups when you see them

When a ULX popup appears on your screen, look for a close button, usually an X in the top right corner of the window. Click it. If there is no visible close button, try pressing the Escape key on your keyboard — this closes most popups in Garry's Mod.

Closing a popup does not prevent it from appearing again. If the popup is a warning about server rules, it may show again the next time you join the server or the next time you perform the action that triggered it. If it is a confirmation popup asking you to accept something, closing it usually cancels that action.

Disabling ULX popups if you own or admin the server

If you run the server or have admin access, you can control which popups appear. Open the Garry's Mod server console or use the in-game admin menu. Look for ULX settings under the admin panel — the exact location depends on which version of ULX you installed and how your server is configured.

The most direct way is to edit the server configuration files directly. Navigate to your server folder, then find garrysmod/lua/autorun/server. Look for files named something like ulx_config.lua or ulx_init.lua. Open the file in a text editor and search for lines containing "popup" or "notify". Comment out the lines you want to disable by adding -- at the start of the line, then save the file and restart the server.

If you are not comfortable editing files, use the ULX admin menu instead. In-game, open the admin menu (usually by pressing F4 or using the admin panel), find the ULX settings section, and look for notification or popup options. The exact menu structure varies, but most ULX installations have a "Notifications" or "Messages" section where you can toggle popups on and off.

Common ULX popup types and what triggers them

ULX can create several kinds of popups. Warning popups appear when you join a server and show the server rules or a message from the owner — these are intentional and meant to be seen. Confirmation popups ask you to confirm an action, like spawning a prop or using a command. Notification popups tell you that something happened, like another player being kicked or a vote starting.

The server owner decides which of these appear and when. If you find a particular popup annoying, you can ask the server owner or an admin to turn it off, but they may choose to keep it for server management reasons. Some servers use popups to enforce rules or prevent accidental actions, so removing them might not be an option.

Why you might want to keep some ULX popups

Popups can be annoying, but they serve a purpose. A confirmation popup before you spawn 500 props prevents you from accidentally crashing the server. A warning popup about server rules reminds you what you can and cannot do. A notification popup about a vote tells you something important is happening.

If you disable all popups on a server you own, players may accidentally break rules or cause problems without realizing it. If you are a player on someone else's server, the popups are there because the owner thinks they are necessary. Closing them as they appear is usually the best balance between reducing clutter and respecting the server's settings.

Checking if ULX is actually installed on your server

Not every Garry's Mod server runs ULX. If you are seeing popups but are not sure whether they are from ULX or another mod, check the popup text. ULX popups usually say "ULX" somewhere in the window or mention commands like "ulx kick" or "ulx ban". If the popup does not mention ULX, it may be from a different admin mod like SAM (straightforward Admin Mod) or a custom script the server owner wrote.

You can also ask the server owner or check the server description. Many servers list their admin mod in the server name or description. If you are unsure, asking in the server chat is usually the fastest way to find out what mod is creating the popups and whether the owner can adjust them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I install something to block ULX popups on my client?

No. ULX popups are generated by the server and sent to your game client — they are not files you can block or disable locally. The only way to prevent them is to ask the server owner to turn them off, or to play on a different server that does not use ULX.

What if the popup is blocking my view during gameplay?

Press Escape to close it when ready. Most popups in Garry's Mod pause the game or sit on top of everything until you close them. If a popup keeps appearing and blocking you, tell the server owner — they may not realize it is interfering with gameplay.

Does closing a ULX popup mean I did not accept the server rules?

It depends on what the popup says. If it is a warning popup, closing it just removes it from your screen — you are still bound by the server rules whether you close it or not. If it is a confirmation popup asking you to accept something, closing it usually cancels that action.

Can I edit ULX files on my own computer to disable popups?

No. ULX runs on the server, not on your computer. Even if you delete ULX from your local Garry's Mod folder, the server will still send popups to you when you join. The server controls what you see.

What if I want to remove ULX from my server entirely?

Delete the ULX folder from your server's garrysmod/addons directory and restart the server. This removes all ULX features, including popups, admin commands, and bans. Make sure you have another admin system in place before you do this, or your server will have no way to manage players.