SA-MP · GTA San Andreas

SA-MP Server Hosting

Keep your San Andreas Multiplayer community online. Upload your Pawn game mode, filterscripts and plugins over sFTP, store accounts in a free MySQL database and run it all on AMD 9950X/7950X3D CPUs with DDR5 RAM, from the smallest plan up.

  • Pawn game modes and filterscripts
  • Linux plugins like MySQL
  • 2 free MySQL databases
  • From $1.90 USD a month
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Plans from $1.90 USD / month

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SA-MPRequires 1 GB RAM · runs on all 9 plans

What runs on a SA-MP serverThe pieces every SA-MP server owner knows, all managed over sFTP and server.cfg.

  • Game modesCompiled Pawn .amx
  • FilterscriptsAdmin, maps, extras
  • PluginsMySQL, sscanf and more
  • scriptfilesSaved player data
  • MySQL2 free databases

Use code FULL2026 at checkout for 15% off for life

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Every plan includes

    Your SA-MP server, managed from one panel

    These are screenshots of our real panel. Everything you see is included in every plan.

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    Everything included with your SA-MP server

    The full feature set on every plan. The only choice you make is the amount of RAM.

    Built for SA-MP

    • Your own game modeUpload any Pawn game mode and filterscripts.
    • Linux pluginsRun the .so builds of MySQL, sscanf and others.
    • 2 free MySQL databasesFor accounts, houses and logs.
    • Unlimited slotsWe set no cap. maxplayers is up to you.

    Manage it easily

    • File manager and sFTPEdit server.cfg in the browser or upload over sFTP.
    • Backup SystemProtect years of player data with snapshots.
    • US and EuropeDallas, TX and Amsterdam, NL.
    • Game ChangerSwitch to MTA or any game your plan runs.

    Fast and protected

    • AMD 9950X/7950X3DUp to 5.7Ghz, plenty for the busiest Pawn script.
    • DDR5 RAM and NVMeDedicated DDR5 memory and Samsung NVMe storage.
    • DDoS protectionLong-running servers are frequent targets. Yours is protected.
    • Ready in 60 secondsYour server is ready within 60 seconds after payment.

    SA-MP server hosting for veteran communities

    San Andreas Multiplayer has been around for well over a decade, and many of its communities are almost as old. Their servers run game modes written in Pawn, refined script by script, with player accounts that go back years. Hosting a SA-MP server is about keeping that history safe and online.

    SA-MP is one of the lightest servers we host: it needs just 1 GB of RAM, so it runs on every plan from $1.90 USD a month. You still get the same AMD 9950X/7950X3D processors, DDR5 RAM, sFTP access and DDoS protection as the heaviest games on our list.

    Pick your RAM
    Backups page in the TheGameHosting panel with a backup made before an update

    Game modes, filterscripts and plugins

    A SA-MP server is built from three kinds of files, all controlled from server.cfg.

    Pawn game modes

    The game mode is the heart of the server: roleplay, freeroam, deathmatch, cops and robbers or stunting. Upload the compiled .amx to the gamemodes folder and name it in server.cfg.

    Filterscripts

    Filterscripts add features on top of any game mode, like an admin system, a speedometer or a map. Load and unload them without touching the main script.

    Plugins such as MySQL and sscanf

    Plugins extend Pawn with native code. Our servers run Linux, so use the .so builds. The MySQL plugin pairs with the two free databases included in every plan.

    # server.cfg
hostname Grove Street Roleplay
maxplayers 100
gamemode0 grandlarc 1
filterscripts base gl_actions
plugins mysql.so sscanf.so
rcon_password change-me
    A typical server.cfg: name, slots, the game mode, filterscripts, Linux plugins and the RCON password (pick your own).

    Keeping a classic server healthy

    Old servers have old habits. A few things make life easier on modern hosting.

    Back up the scriptfiles folder

    Many SA-MP game modes keep accounts in the scriptfiles folder instead of a database. Back it up from the panel before every update and keep a copy over sFTP.

    Move accounts to MySQL

    Ready to grow? Moving player data to MySQL makes it safer and easier to query. Create a database in the panel and point the MySQL plugin at it.

    open.mp compatibility

    open.mp is a newer, backwards-compatible server for SA-MP game modes and clients. If your community wants to try it, ask our support team what is possible on your plan.

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    Databases page with two databases in the TheGameHosting panel
    File Manager with server folders in the TheGameHosting panel

    How much RAM does a SA-MP server need?

    SA-MP needs only 1 GB of RAM on our plans, so the 2 GB plan already runs it with room to spare. More memory helps when you add:

    • Large game modes with many vehicles, houses and businesses loaded at once.
    • Plenty of filterscripts and plugins running side by side.
    • A busy server with hundreds of players online in the evening.

    We set no slot limit, so the maxplayers line in server.cfg and your plan size decide the ceiling.

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    Game Changer in the TheGameHosting panel listing how much RAM each game requires

    SA-MP requires 1 GB RAMEvery plan runs it

    • 2 GB
    • 4 GB
    • 6 GB
    • 8 GB
    • 10 GB
    • 12 GB
    • 16 GB
    • 32 GB
    • 64 GB

    Hardware we own, in Dallas and Amsterdam

    Your SA-MP server runs on machines we own, not on rented capacity. The Pawn virtual machine runs your game mode on a single thread, so per-core speed is what counts: every plan uses AMD 9950X/7950X3D processors up to 5.7Ghz, with DDR5 RAM and Samsung NVMe storage.

    We have two locations to choose from, Dallas, TX (United States) and Amsterdam (Netherlands), each with a 10 Gbps network, advanced cooling, UPS backup power and DDoS protection.

    • AMD 9950X/7950X3D up to 5.7Ghz
    • DDR5 RAM
    • Samsung NVMe Storage
    • 10 Gbps Network
    • UPS Backup Power
    • Dallas, TX & Amsterdam, NL

    Real people on support

    Our team is available 24/7/365. Ask about a plugin that fails to load on Linux, a MySQL connection or moving a long-running server from another host.

    • Live chat
    • Email
    • Ticket system
    Contact support

    SA-MP hosting questions

    Can't find your answer? Ask our support team.

    What is SA-MP?

    SA-MP (San Andreas Multiplayer) is a free multiplayer modification for GTA San Andreas on PC. Servers run game modes written in the Pawn scripting language, from roleplay and freeroam to deathmatch.

    How do I upload my game mode?

    Upload the compiled .amx file to the gamemodes folder over sFTP or the file manager, set it on the gamemode0 line of server.cfg and restart the server from the panel.

    Can I use plugins like MySQL and sscanf?

    Yes. Our servers run Linux, so upload the .so version of each plugin to the plugins folder and list it on the plugins line of server.cfg. Every plan includes two free MySQL databases.

    How much RAM does a SA-MP server need?

    SA-MP needs at least 1 GB of RAM, so it runs on every plan, starting with 2 GB. Large game modes, many filterscripts and lots of players online use more memory.

    How do players join my SA-MP server?

    Players need a PC copy of GTA San Andreas and the SA-MP client. They add your server address to their favourites and connect.

    Can I run open.mp instead?

    open.mp is a backwards-compatible server for SA-MP game modes and clients. If you want to run it, contact our support team and we will tell you what is possible on your plan.

    Can I move my SA-MP server to TheGameHosting?

    Yes. Upload your gamemodes, filterscripts, plugins and scriptfiles folders together with server.cfg, import your database if you use one, and start the server. Our support team can help.

    Where is my SA-MP server hosted?

    You choose Dallas, TX (United States) or Amsterdam (Netherlands). The hardware in both is ours: AMD 9950X/7950X3D CPUs, DDR5 RAM, Samsung NVMe storage and a 10 Gbps network.

    Do you have a discount code?

    Use promo code FULL2026 at checkout for 15% off for life.

    Is TheGameHosting affiliated with SA-MP or Rockstar Games?

    No. This site is not affiliated with SA-MP, open.mp, Rockstar Games or Take-Two Interactive.

    Start your SA-MP server today

    Ready within 60 seconds after payment. SA-MP runs on every plan, so your community can start on the smallest one.

    Use promo code FULL2026 at checkout for 15% off for life.

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