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How to Set Up a GTA: SA-MP / open.mp Server

GTA: SA-MP / open.mp··2 min read

SA-MP and its successor open.mp bring classic GTA: San Andreas multiplayer, scripted in Pawn. A dedicated server is light to run and powers huge RP and freeroam communities. This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up a GTA: SA-MP / open.mp server in minutes — no manual install, no command line.

What you need

  • A GTA: SA-MP / open.mp plan with around 1–4 GB of RAM — GTA: SA-MP / open.mp is a Medium-class game.
  • Support for Pawn gamemodes, filterscripts and plugins, included on every GGameHost GTA: SA-MP / open.mp plan.
  • Your friends or community to play with (up to 1000 slots).

Step 1 — Choose your plan

Pick a plan sized for your GTA: SA-MP / open.mp community. We recommend about 1–4 GB of RAM; start smaller and upgrade in one click as you add players or mods. GTA: SA-MP / open.mp plans start at $10.99/mo.

Step 2 — Deploy your server

Check out and your GTA: SA-MP / open.mp 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: SA-MP / open.mp 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: SA-MP / open.mp server supports Pawn, Filterscripts, Plugins, FTP/SFTP. Install Pawn gamemodes, filterscripts and plugins 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: SA-MP / open.mp server stable.

Server softwarePawn gamemodes, filterscripts and plugins
Recommended RAM1–4 GB
Player slotsup to 1000 slots
Performance classMedium

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