> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.freakhosting.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # MTA Server Not Showing in the Server List: How to Fix It > MTA server not showing in the server list? Set an Owner e-mail, keep Show in the server list on, keep serial protection on, check the ASE port and join by IP. If your MTA:SA server isn't showing in the in-game server list, open **Game settings** and check three things: **Owner e-mail** is set to a real address, **Show in the server list** is on, and **ACL groups protected by serial** still contains `Admin`. Save, restart and test the ports with `openports`. Players can always join directly with your address, for example `203.0.113.10:22003`, through **Quick Connect**. ## Quick checks | Check | Where | Fix | | - | - | - | | Owner e-mail is set | **Game settings** > **Server** > **Owner e-mail** | Enter an address you read. **Checks** shows "No owner e-mail" when it is empty. | | Listing is on | **Show in the server list** (`ase`) | Turn it on. | | Serial protection is on | **ACL groups protected by serial** | Keep `Admin` in it. | | Server is running | **Console** | Wait for `Server started and is ready to accept connections!` | | ASE port reachable | `openports` in the console | [Open a ticket](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/submitticket.php) if a port reports closed. | ## How to make your MTA server show in the list **1. Open Game settings** Open your server in the Game Panel and click **Game settings**. If **Checks** shows "Note: No owner e-mail", click **Go to the setting**. **2. Set the owner e-mail** Enter an e-mail address in **Owner e-mail**. It is not public; the MTA team uses it to contact you. The panel notes that a missing or wrong address can hide the server from the list. **3. Check the listing settings** Make sure **Show in the server list** is on and **ACL groups protected by serial** contains `Admin`. The panel warns that turning serial protection off can affect visibility in the master list. **4. Review, save and restart** Click **Review and save**, **Save changes**, then [restart the server](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-start-stop-and-restart-your-game-server.md). **5. Test the ports** In the [Console](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-use-the-server-console.md), type `openports`. The ASE port (game port + 123, by default 22126) must be reachable for the server list. **6. Search by name** In the MTA server browser, search for your **Server name**. Give the master list some time to pick up the change. ![MTA Game settings Checks with the No owner e-mail note and the Server section](https://mintcdn.com/freakhostingltd/DHEkFogaRHlgkEmZ/images/games/multi-theft-auto/mta-game-settings.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=DHEkFogaRHlgkEmZ\&q=85\&s=c709086f8ecd0c92670ae5dc1417f911) Checks shows a note when the owner e-mail is missing ## How to join without the server list The list isn't needed to play: * **Quick Connect:** in the MTA main menu, choose **Quick Connect** and enter your server's address, for example `203.0.113.10` with port `22003`. * **Console:** press F8 and type `connect 203.0.113.10 22003`. Copy your address from the **Copy address** card on the **Console** page. ## What the console tells you | Console line | Meaning | | - | - | | `WARNING: not set` | **Owner e-mail** is empty. Set it. | | ``Authorized serial account protection is enabled for the ACL group(s): `Admin` `` | Serial protection is on, as it should be. | | `Server started and is ready to accept connections!` | The server is up. | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does a server password hide my server? They are separate settings. **Show in the server list** decides whether the server is reported to the master list; **Server password** decides who can join. ### Why can players join by IP but not find me in the list? The game port works, but the listing doesn't. Check the owner e-mail, **Show in the server list**, serial protection and the ASE port as above. ### Can I hide my server from the list on purpose? Yes. Turn **Show in the server list** off, save and restart. Players then join only with your address. ### What is "Do not announce on the LAN"? An advanced setting that turns off the broadcast that lets players on the same local network find the server. It doesn't affect the internet server list. ## 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] [Server ports](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/mta-server-ports-explained.md) > > 22003, 22005 and 22126. > [card] [Console warnings](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/common-mta-server-console-warnings.md) > > What fresh-server warnings mean. > [card] [Getting started](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/getting-started-with-your-multi-theft-auto-server.md) > > First steps on your MTA server. *** > [!NOTE] > > **Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team** on our Game Panel on 2 November 2026 (MTA:SA server 1.6, 64-bit). Steps may differ slightly if the game changes. Listing rules checked against the official [Multi Theft Auto wiki](https://wiki.multitheftauto.com/wiki/Server_mtaserver.conf). > [!NOTE] > > ### Need Extra Help? > > If you encounter any issues, our support team is ready to assist: > > * **Live Chat:** Quick assistance via our website. > * **Support Ticket:** [Open a Ticket](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/submitticket.php) > * **Discord:** [Join our Community](https://discord.gg/freakhosting) > * **Email:** [support@freakhosting.com](mailto:support@freakhosting.com) > [!TIP] > > ### Save on Your Hosting > > Ready to upgrade your hosting? Use code **KB20** at checkout for **20% off** your first order! *** **Last Updated:** November 2026 This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.