> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# MTA Server Console Commands: Full List With Examples

> MTA server console commands with syntax and examples: addaccount, refresh, start, stop, aclrequest, authserial, gamemode, changemap, openports, ver and more.

MTA:SA server console commands are typed in the **Console** page of the FREAKHOSTING Game Panel, without a slash. Type `help` for the full list. The most used are `refresh` and `start <resource>` for resources, `addaccount <name> <password>` for accounts, `aclrequest` for resource rights and `gamemode <mode>` to switch game mode. Output also goes to `mods/deathmatch/logs/server.log`.

| Fact | Value |
| - | - |
| Where | Game Panel > **Console** |
| Prefix | None (no `/`) |
| List all | `help` |
| Log file | `mods/deathmatch/logs/server.log` |
| In-game commands | Start with `/` in chat, or no prefix in the F8 console |

## Resource commands

| Command | Example | What it does |
| - | - | - |
| `refresh` | `refresh` | Re-scans the resources folder for new resources. |
| `refreshall` | `refreshall` | Refreshes and restarts resources that changed. |
| `start <resource>` | `start race` | Starts a resource. |
| `stop <resource>` | `stop race` | Stops a resource. |
| `restart <resource>` | `restart scoreboard` | Restarts a running resource. |
| `info <resource>` | `info admin` | Shows information about a resource. |
| `check [all / <resource>]` | `check all` | Lists what `upgrade` would change, without changing anything. |
| `upgrade [all / <resource>]` | `upgrade myresource` | Upgrades old resources. |

## Account and ACL commands

| Command | Example | What it does |
| - | - | - |
| `addaccount <name> <password>` | `addaccount alex S3cure-Pass` | Creates an account. |
| `delaccount <name>` | `delaccount alex` | Deletes an account. |
| `chgpass <name> <password>` | `chgpass alex N3w-Pass` | Changes an account's password. |
| `aclrequest list <resource>` | `aclrequest list ip2c` | Shows the rights a resource asks for. |
| `aclrequest allow <resource> all` | `aclrequest allow ip2c all` | Grants the requested rights. |
| `aclrequest deny <resource> all` | `aclrequest deny runcode all` | Refuses the requested rights. |
| `reloadacl` | `reloadacl` | Reloads `acl.xml`. |
| `authserial <name>` | `authserial alex` | Approves the last serial that tried to log in to a protected account. |
| `authserial <name> list` | `authserial alex list` | Lists approved serials. |
| `authserial <name> remove` | `authserial alex remove` | Removes the newest approved serial. |
| `authserial <name> httppass` | `authserial alex httppass` | Gives a 7-digit code for web interface logins. |
| `reloadbans` | `reloadbans` | Reloads bans from `banlist.xml`. |

## Gamemode and map commands

These come from the default `mapmanager` resource.

| Command | Example | What it does |
| - | - | - |
| `gamemode <mode> [map]` | `gamemode race` | Switches gamemode. `changemode` does the same. |
| `changemap <map> [mode]` | `changemap mymap` | Switches map. |
| `stopmode` | `stopmode` | Stops the gamemode and its map. |
| `stopmap` | `stopmap` | Stops the map only. |
| `gamemodes` | `gamemodes` | Lists gamemodes. |
| `maps [mode]` | `maps race` | Lists maps. |

## Server and player commands

| Command | Example | What it does |
| - | - | - |
| `help` | `help` | Lists the commands. |
| `ver` / `sver` | `ver` | Shows the server's MTA version. |
| `openports` | `openports` | Tests whether the server ports are reachable. |
| `say <text>` | `say Restart in 5 minutes` | Sends a message to all players. |
| `whois <nick>` | `whois PlayerName` | Shows the IP of a connected player. |
| `shutdown <reason>` | `shutdown Maintenance` | Shuts the server down. |

Use the panel's **Restart** button rather than `shutdown` when you want the server back. See [start, stop and restart](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-start-stop-and-restart-your-game-server.md).

## Player (client) commands

Players type these in the F8 console, or with `/` in chat:

| Command | What it does |
| - | - |
| `login <name> <password>` | Logs in to an account. |
| `logout` | Logs out. |
| `connect <host> [<port> <nick> <pass>]` | Connects to a server, for example `connect 203.0.113.10 22003`. |
| `reconnect` | Connects to the previous server. |
| `ver` | Shows the client's MTA version. |
| `serial` | Shows the player's serial. |
| `showframegraph [0-1]` | Shows the frame rate graph. |

Kick, ban and mute are easiest from the admin panel (`admin` command) once you are [logged in as admin](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/how-to-make-yourself-admin-on-mta-server.md).

## Frequently asked questions

### Why does a command say "access denied"?

The account or resource lacks the right in `acl.xml`. Commands from the panel console run as the `Console` user. See [acl.xml explained](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/configuring-acl-xml.md).

### Can I run console commands on a schedule?

Yes. Schedules can send commands for you, for example `say Restart in 5 minutes` before a nightly restart. See [schedules](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-configure-schedules-and-tasks.md).

### How do I see what a command printed earlier?

Open `mods/deathmatch/logs/server.log` or see [server logs](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-read-server-logs.md).

## Related guides

> [card] [MTA server guide](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/multi-theft-auto-server-hosting-guide.md)
>
> Every MTA page in one place.

> [card] [Make yourself admin](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/how-to-make-yourself-admin-on-mta-server.md)
>
> addaccount, acl.xml and login.

> [card] [Install resources](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/multi-theft-auto-installing-resources-on-mtasa.md)
>
> Upload, refresh, start.

> [card] [Game modes](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/setting-the-default-gamemode.md)
>
> gamemode and changemap.

> [card] [Server console](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-use-the-server-console.md)
>
> Use the panel console.

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**Last Updated:** November 2026


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