SA-MP Server Hosting
Launch your own GTA San Andreas multiplayer server in minutes. The current open.mp platform, Xeon processors, NVMe SSD storage and a web panel that manages the server name, game mode, password and RCON from one screen.
- open.mp
- SA-MP compatible
- 1-4 GB
- RAM options
- Pawn
- Plugins and game modes
- L3/4
- DDoS protection
Your Roleplay Server, Lag Free.
An SA-MP server is light; on roleplay servers the load comes from the game mode, plugins and database work. Our servers run on enterprise Xeon processors and NVMe SSD storage with dedicated core and RAM limits per plan. The platform is open.mp, the open source and actively developed successor of the SA-MP server.
Automatic Setup
Your server is created right after payment; open.mp is installed from its official release and starts with the sample game modes.
Easy Control Panel
Change the server name, player count, password, RCON password, game mode and language from the Startup screen.
Hardware Protection
L3/L4 AnkArmor DDoS protection tuned for game traffic is free on every plan.
What Is SA-MP Server Hosting?
SA-MP (San Andreas Multiplayer) adds multiplayer to GTA San Andreas. Players connect to an SA-MP server with their own game to play roleplay, freeroam, racing or deathmatch. open.mp is an open source, up to date server compatible with SA-MP clients; most SA-MP game modes and plugins run on it unchanged.
SA-MP server hosting means running that server in a data center that is online 24/7 instead of on your own computer. No port forwarding, no changing IP address and no PC that has to stay on; your server is always online at the same address on a DDoS protected network.
SA-MP Server Plans
Transparent pricing, high performance. Professional plans with automatic setup.
SA-MP Başlangıç
Ideal for freeroam, deathmatch and new servers.
- 1 Cores (Xeon Processor)
- 1 GB RAM
- 10 GB NVMe SSD Storage
- DDoS Protection (Free)
- Pawn Game Mode and Plugin Support
- Easy Web Panel Management
SA-MP Profesyonel
For roleplay and community servers with plugins.
- 2 Cores (Xeon Processor)
- 2 GB RAM
- 20 GB NVMe SSD Storage
- DDoS Protection (Free)
- Pawn Game Mode and Plugin Support
- Easy Web Panel Management
SA-MP Ekstrem
For busy roleplay servers, many plugins and big databases.
- 3 Cores (Xeon Processor)
- 4 GB RAM
- 30 GB NVMe SSD Storage
- DDoS Protection (Free)
- Pawn Game Mode and Plugin Support
- Easy Web Panel Management
Server Sizing Guide
How many players and plugins? Choose your plan by how you will use it.
Choose the Right PlanFreeroam and DM · Starter
1 core and 1 GB RAM is enough for the sample game modes, freeroam and deathmatch servers.
Roleplay · Professional
2 cores and 2 GB RAM is recommended for roleplay game modes with a database and a few plugins.
Busy Server · Extreme
3 cores, 4 GB RAM and 30 GB storage for hundreds of players, many plugins and objects.
How to Set Up an SA-MP Server?
Renting an SA-MP server is the easiest way to bring your roleplay or freeroam community together under your own rules. Setup on AnkSOFT is fully automatic: once your payment is confirmed the server is created, open.mp is installed from its official release and the server starts with a sample game mode.
On the Startup tab you change the server name, player count, password, RCON password and game mode. Upload your game mode's compiled .amx file to the gamemodes folder and put its name in the Game Mode field.
Every plan runs with its own core and RAM limits. Enterprise Xeon processors give stable performance for game modes and plugins.
The server install takes a few hundred MB. The NVMe SSD space in each plan is sized for game modes, plugins, custom models and databases.
Popular servers attract attacks; L3/L4 AnkArmor DDoS protection tuned for game traffic is standard on every plan.
The game port is assigned during setup and server queries answer on the same port; no port or firewall work needed. Players join with the SA-MP 0.3.7, 0.3.DL or open.mp client.
Our servers run in our data center in Turkey on a high bandwidth network for low latency to players in Turkey. A reinstall keeps config.json, your game modes, filterscripts, plugins and scriptfiles.
SA-MP plugins (MySQL, streamer, sscanf and others) load from the plugins folder on open.mp; use their Linux (.so) builds.
Game Mode, Filterscript and Plugin Management
SA-MP game modes and filterscripts are written in Pawn and run as compiled .amx files. Your server comes with the open.mp sample game modes gungame, derby and simpletdm.
Settings live in config.json. The server name, player count, password, RCON password, port and main game mode are managed from the panel; you add filterscripts and plugins to the side_scripts and legacy_plugins lists in config.json yourself.
Install a game mode in 3 steps
Upload the file
Upload your game mode's compiled .amx file to the gamemodes folder on the Files tab.
Set its name
Write the file name without extension (for example myrp) in the Game Mode field on the Startup tab.
Restart
Restart the server and look for your game mode's start messages and the Legacy Network started line in the console.
Included on your server
- open.mp server: current server software compatible with SA-MP 0.3.7 and 0.3.DL clients.
- Sample game modes: gungame, derby and simpletdm.
- Pawn compiler and includes: in the qawno folder.
- Plugin support: SA-MP plugins in the plugins folder and open.mp components in the components folder.
- Panel console: server commands such as loadfs, unloadfs, gmx and players.
- RCON: admin login in game with /rcon login.
SA-MP Server Types
Whatever your style, run your own game mode on the same plan.
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Roleplay
Upload your own or a purchased roleplay game mode and plugins. The Professional plan is recommended for modes with a database.
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Deathmatch and TDM
Start right away with the included gungame and simpletdm modes or upload your own DM mode.
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Derby and Racing
Vehicle battles with the included derby mode or a race server with your own maps.
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Freeroam
Free roam and fun servers. Light on resources, the Starter plan is enough.
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Plugin Server
Advanced servers with SA-MP plugins such as MySQL, streamer, sscanf and open.mp components.
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Development and Testing
A password protected test server to compile and try your own Pawn code.
Settings Managed from the Panel
The Startup tab settings are written safely to config.json before every start. Change them and restart the server.
| Panel setting | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Server Name | Name shown in the server list and in game. | AnkSOFT SA-MP Sunucusu |
| Max Players | Maximum players at the same time (1 to 1000). | 50 |
| Server Password | If set, players enter it to join. | Empty (public) |
| RCON Password | Admin login in game with /rcon login. | Random at order time |
| Game Mode | Name of the .amx file in the gamemodes folder. | gungame |
| Language and Website | Language and address shown in server info. | Turkce, empty |
Other settings (side_scripts, legacy_plugins, weather, time, chat) can be changed in config.json on the Files tab; they are kept on start and on reinstall.
Tips for Your SA-MP Server
The most common issues when opening an SA-MP server are plugin compatibility, the game mode file and admin rights. Check these before going public:
- Plan: start roleplay game modes with a database on the Professional plan and move up as players grow.
- Plugins: our servers run Linux; upload the .so file of a plugin to the plugins folder, not the .dll.
- Game mode: upload the compiled .amx file to gamemodes, not the .pwn source.
- Preparation: set a Server Password until your server is ready.
- RCON: remote RCON is off by default; if you turn it on, keep the password strong.
- Backup: before big changes download gamemodes, scriptfiles and config.json over SFTP.
Which ports does an SA-MP server use?
| Port | Protocol | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Game port | UDP | Player connections, server info queries and RCON (7777 by default on your own PC). |
The game port is assigned to your server automatically during setup; no port opening or firewall work needed.
Related Game Servers
Looking for a different kind of server? See all games on our Game Server Hosting page, check MTA Server Hosting for the other GTA San Andreas multiplayer platform or FiveM Server Hosting for GTA V roleplay. Advanced users who want full root access can Buy a VDS and run their own operating system.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly is my SA-MP server ready?
Your server is created automatically when your payment is confirmed and open.mp is installed from its official release. Setup usually finishes in a few minutes, the server starts with a sample game mode and your panel details are emailed to you.
What is open.mp and how is it different from SA-MP?
open.mp is an open source, up to date server compatible with SA-MP clients. Players join with the SA-MP 0.3.7, 0.3.DL or open.mp client; most SA-MP game modes and plugins run unchanged.
How do I connect to my server?
Open the SA-MP or open.mp client, add the IP address and port shown in the panel (for example 185.118.141.19:22100) and connect. If the server has a password you will be asked for it.
Can I install my own roleplay game mode?
Yes. Upload your game mode's compiled .amx file to the gamemodes folder, write its name without extension in the Game Mode field on the Startup tab and restart. Put files the mode needs under scriptfiles.
Can I use plugins like MySQL or streamer?
Yes. Upload the plugin's Linux build (.so) to the plugins folder and add its name without extension to the legacy_plugins list in config.json. A Loading plugin line in the console shows it loaded.
How do I add a filterscript?
Upload the filterscript's .amx file to the filterscripts folder and add it to the side_scripts list in config.json as filterscripts/filename. On a running server you can also load it with loadfs filename in the console.
How do I log in as admin with RCON?
Type /rcon login yourrconpassword in the chat in game. The RCON password is generated at order time and shown on the Startup tab. After logging in you can use commands such as /rcon gmx and /rcon kick.
How much RAM do I need?
1 GB RAM and 1 core (Starter) is enough for the sample modes, freeroam and deathmatch. 2 GB and 2 cores (Professional) is recommended for roleplay servers, 4 GB and 3 cores (Extreme) for busy servers with many plugins.
Does reinstalling erase my files?
No. A reinstall only refreshes the server software and components; config.json, your game modes, filterscripts, plugins and scriptfiles are kept.
Can SA-MP be played on mobile?
Our servers are set up for the SA-MP and open.mp clients on PC. Mobile apps are not official SA-MP or open.mp clients and their compatibility is not guaranteed.
Where is my server hosted?
Our SA-MP servers are hosted in our data center in Turkey on Xeon and NVMe SSD nodes.
Is there DDoS protection?
Yes. Every SA-MP server includes free L3/L4 AnkArmor DDoS protection tuned for game traffic.
Your SA-MP Server Is Ready, Your Players Are Waiting.
Launch your own SA-MP server today on open.mp with a Xeon processor, NVMe SSD and DDoS protection. Our experts are one message away.