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This SA-MP server hosting guide lists every FREAKHOSTING help page for SA-MP (San Andreas Multiplayer). Your server runs the SA-MP 0.3.7-R2 Linux server with the Grand Larceny gamemode. There is no separate game settings page: you change almost everything in server.cfg with Files, and set the Rcon password on Startup. New here? Start with getting started.

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Where do you change what?

The panel writes port, maxplayers and rcon_password into server.cfg each time the server starts, so change those in the panel, not in the file.

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Most asked

  1. Connect to your server: GTA San Andreas v1.0, the SA-MP client and the open.mp launcher.
  2. Not showing in the list: turn on announce and add the server to Favorites.
  3. server.cfg explained: every line and which ones the panel sets.
  4. RCON commands: log in as admin and control the server.
  5. Install a gamemode: upload the .amx and set gamemode0.
  6. Plugins and filterscripts: Linux .so plugins and the plugins line.
  7. Common errors: plugins that fail, Run time error 19 and more.

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Start here

Getting started

Name, RCON password, server list and first backup.

Log in to the Game Panel

Open your server.

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Game Panel guides

Install a gamemode

Upload the .amx and set gamemode0.

Plugins and filterscripts

Linux .so plugins and filterscripts.

Set a server password

Make your server private.

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Commands and settings

server.cfg explained

Every setting and its default.

RCON commands

Log in as admin and run commands.

Ban and unban players

ban, banip, unbanip and samp.ban.

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Guides and tips

Connect to your server

Client, launcher and Favorites.

SA-MP or open.mp?

The differences and how to move.

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Troubleshooting

Not showing in the list

announce, query and Favorites.

Common errors

Startup, plugin and script errors.

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Frequently asked questions

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Does my SA-MP server have a settings page in the Game Panel?

No. SA-MP has no game settings page. Edit server.cfg in Files for the name, gamemode, scripts and network settings, and use Startup for the Rcon password. See server.cfg explained.

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How do I change the player slots on my SA-MP server?

Max Players on Startup shows the slots in your plan and is read only. The panel writes it to maxplayers in server.cfg each time the server starts. For more slots, open a ticket.

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Can I run open.mp instead of SA-MP?

Yes. open.mp is a SA-MP compatible server that existing SA-MP clients can join. We host it as its own game; see our open.mp server guide and SA-MP or open.mp?.

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Can I use a MySQL database with my SA-MP server?

Yes. Create one on the Databases page and enter its details in your MySQL plugin’s settings or your script. See databases.

open.mp server guide

The SA-MP compatible open.mp server.

File Manager

Edit server.cfg and upload scripts.

Startup variables

Rcon password and Max Players.

Backups

Make and restore backups.
Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team on our Game Panel on 3 November 2026 (SA-MP 0.3.7-R2 Linux server). Steps may differ slightly if the game changes.

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If you encounter any issues, our support team is ready to assist:

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Last Updated: November 2026