> ## 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:SA Server Hosting Guide: Setup, Settings and Fixes > MTA:SA server hosting guide for FREAKHOSTING: setup, FPS limit, password, admin, resources, gamemodes, mtaserver.conf, ports and fixes in one place. This MTA:SA server hosting guide lists every FREAKHOSTING help page for Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas. Your server runs MTA:SA server 1.6 (64-bit) with the `play` freeroam gamemode and 205 default resources. **Game settings** in the Game Panel edits `mtaserver.conf` for you, with presets, checks and a review before saving. Admins and resources are managed in files and the console. New here? Start with [getting started](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/getting-started-with-your-multi-theft-auto-server.md). | Fact | Value | | - | - | | Server version | MTA:SA 1.6, 64-bit | | Main config | `mods/deathmatch/mtaserver.conf` (**Game settings**) | | Admins and rights | `mods/deathmatch/acl.xml` | | Resources | `mods/deathmatch/resources/` | | Default ports | 22003 UDP (game), 22005 TCP (HTTP), 22126 UDP (ASE) | | Log | `mods/deathmatch/logs/server.log` | ## Where do I change what? | Task | Where | Guide | | - | - | - | | Name, password, FPS limit, sync, anti-cheat | **Game settings** | [Change server settings](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/how-to-change-mta-server-settings.md) | | Make someone admin | **Console** (`addaccount`) and `acl.xml` in **Files** | [Make yourself admin](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/how-to-make-yourself-admin-on-mta-server.md) | | Add a resource or gamemode | **Files** (`mods/deathmatch/resources`) and **Console** (`refresh`, `start`) | [Install resources](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/multi-theft-auto-installing-resources-on-mtasa.md) | | Start resources with the server | `` lines in `mtaserver.conf` | [Default gamemode](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/setting-the-default-gamemode.md) | | MySQL for a gamemode | **Databases** | [MySQL and modules](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/installing-modules-mysql.md) | | Restarts and backups on a timetable | **Schedules**, **Automatic backups** | [Schedules](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-configure-schedules-and-tasks.md) | ## Most asked 1. [How to change the FPS limit](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/configuring-fps-limit.md): **Client frame rate limit**, 25 to 100 (36 on a fresh server). 2. [How to install resources](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/multi-theft-auto-installing-resources-on-mtasa.md): upload, `refresh`, `start `. 3. [How to make yourself admin](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/how-to-make-yourself-admin-on-mta-server.md): `addaccount`, `user.` in the `Admin` group, `/login`. 4. [acl.xml explained](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/configuring-acl-xml.md): groups, rights and `aclrequest`. 5. [How to set a server password](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/setting-a-server-password.md): **Server password** > **Set**. 6. [How to change the default gamemode](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/setting-the-default-gamemode.md): `play`, `race` and more. 7. [Server not showing in the list](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/mta-server-not-showing-in-server-list.md): owner e-mail, listing and ASE port. 8. [Server ports](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/mta-server-ports-explained.md): 22003, 22005 and 22126. ## Start here > [card] [Getting started](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/getting-started-with-your-multi-theft-auto-server.md) > > Start, name, owner e-mail, join and back up. > [card] [Log in to the Game Panel](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-login-and-access-the-game-panel.md) > > Open your server. ## Game Panel guides > [card] [Change server settings](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/how-to-change-mta-server-settings.md) > > Game settings, presets, review and save. > [card] [FPS limit](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/configuring-fps-limit.md) > > Client frame rate limit. > [card] [Server password](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/setting-a-server-password.md) > > Make the server private. ## Guides and tips > [card] [Install resources](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/multi-theft-auto-installing-resources-on-mtasa.md) > > Upload, refresh, start, autostart. > [card] [Default gamemode](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/setting-the-default-gamemode.md) > > play, race, DayZ and roleplay. > [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] [MySQL and modules](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/installing-modules-mysql.md) > > dbConnect and server modules. > [card] [Lag and sync settings](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/reducing-lag-sync-and-bandwidth-settings.md) > > Sync rates and bandwidth saving. ## Commands and settings > [card] [mtaserver.conf explained](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/mtaserver-conf-explained.md) > > Every setting and its key. > [card] [acl.xml explained](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/configuring-acl-xml.md) > > Groups, rights and requests. > [card] [Console commands](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/mta-server-console-commands.md) > > Every server command. > [card] [Server ports](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/mta-server-ports-explained.md) > > 22003, 22005 and 22126. > [card] [Anti-cheat settings](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/mta-anti-cheat-settings.md) > > disableac, enablesd and skins. ## Troubleshooting > [card] [Not in the server list](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/mta-server-not-showing-in-server-list.md) > > Owner e-mail, listing and ASE. > [card] [Client versions](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/mta-client-version-requirements.md) > > Oldest allowed client. > [card] [Resources not downloading](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/mta-resources-not-downloading.md) > > Stuck downloads on join. > [card] [Console warnings](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/multi-theft-auto/common-mta-server-console-warnings.md) > > ip2c, ACL requests and owner e-mail. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I change MTA settings without editing mtaserver.conf? Yes. **Game settings** covers the settings of `mtaserver.conf` in seven sections, shows exactly what will change and keeps the old file as `mtaserver.conf.bak`. ### Is there an admin or resource manager in the Game Panel? No. Admins are set in `acl.xml` and resources are uploaded with **Files** and started in the **Console**. The guides above walk you through both. ### Which gamemode does a new server run? `play`, MTA's default freeroam gamemode. You can switch to `race` or any other gamemode resource. ### How do I back up my MTA server? Use [Backups](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-create-and-restore-backups.md) for a full copy, and [automatic backups](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-set-up-automatic-backups.md) for regular ones. ## Related guides > [card] [Start, stop and restart](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-start-stop-and-restart-your-game-server.md) > > Control your server's power. > [card] [Server console](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-use-the-server-console.md) > > Send commands, share logs. > [card] [File Manager](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-use-the-file-manager.md) > > Edit and upload files. > [card] [Databases](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-manage-databases.md) > > MySQL for your resources. *** > [!NOTE] > > **Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team** on our Game Panel on 2 November 2026 (MTA:SA server 1.6, 64-bit). 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