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How to Set Up a GTA: Multi Theft Auto (MTA:SA) Server

GTA: Multi Theft Auto (MTA:SA)··2 min read

Multi Theft Auto (MTA:SA) is the long-running multiplayer mod for GTA: San Andreas, scripted in Lua. A dedicated server lets you host RP, racing or freeroam with full resource control. This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up a GTA: Multi Theft Auto (MTA:SA) server in minutes — no manual install, no command line.

What you need

  • A GTA: Multi Theft Auto (MTA:SA) plan with around 2–6 GB of RAM — GTA: Multi Theft Auto (MTA:SA) is a Medium-class game.
  • Support for Lua resources and ACL, included on every GGameHost GTA: Multi Theft Auto (MTA:SA) plan.
  • Your friends or community to play with (up to 1000+ slots).

Step 1 — Choose your plan

Pick a plan sized for your GTA: Multi Theft Auto (MTA:SA) community. We recommend about 2–6 GB of RAM; start smaller and upgrade in one click as you add players or mods. GTA: Multi Theft Auto (MTA:SA) plans start at $10.99/mo.

Step 2 — Deploy your server

Check out and your GTA: Multi Theft Auto (MTA:SA) server provisions automatically in under 60 seconds, with console access right away — no manual install, no command line.

Step 3 — Connect & invite players

Once your GTA: Multi Theft Auto (MTA:SA) server is online, share its address (IP and port) with your friends so they can join. Start, stop and restart it anytime from the control panel.

Step 4 — Install mods & configure

Your GTA: Multi Theft Auto (MTA:SA) server supports Lua resources, ACL, Config, FTP/SFTP. Install Lua resources and ACL straight from the one-click installer, or upload your own from the control panel — then tweak settings in the visual config editor.

Step 5 — Keep it running smoothly

Enable scheduled automatic backups, set restart timers, and monitor CPU, RAM and player counts from the dashboard. Always-on DDoS protection and 24/7 support keep your GTA: Multi Theft Auto (MTA:SA) server stable.

Server softwareLua resources and ACL
Recommended RAM2–6 GB
Player slotsup to 1000+ slots
Performance classMedium

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