Multi Theft Auto · GTA San Andreas

MTA:SA Server Hosting

Run a Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas server for racing, deathmatch, freeroam or your own roleplay mode. Upload Lua resources and maps over sFTP and start them live, on AMD 9950X/7950X3D CPUs with DDR5 RAM.

  • Race, DM, freeroam or RP
  • Lua resources over sFTP
  • 2 free databases
  • Runs on every plan
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Plans from $1.90 USD / month

Multi Theft Auto logo with a GTA San Andreas character
TheGameHosting 3D character in a yellow hoodie holding a game controller

Multi Theft AutoRequires 1 GB RAM · runs on all 9 plans

Game modes MTA servers runEvery mode is a resource. Run one, or switch between them while the server is up.

  • RaceMap packs and votes
  • DeathmatchArenas and teams
  • FreeroamVehicles and stunts
  • RoleplayJobs and houses
  • Your ownLua game modes

Use code FULL2026 at checkout for 15% off for life

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Every plan includes

    Manage your MTA server from one panel

    Real screenshots of the panel that comes with every plan. Files, backups and databases, without a remote desktop.

    File Manager in the TheGameHosting panel with server folders, a search box and upload buttons

    Try the live panel demoCurious how it feels? Try the interactive demo of our panel on the home page.

    Everything included with your MTA:SA server

    Every plan has the full feature set. You only choose how much RAM you want.

    Built for MTA

    • Any game modeRace, deathmatch, freeroam, roleplay or your own Lua code.
    • Unlimited slotsNo player cap from us. Set maxplayers yourself.
    • 2 free databasesMySQL for scripts that need more than SQLite.
    • Room for map packsUnmetered NVMe storage for maps and resources.

    Manage it easily

    • File manager and sFTPUpload resources and edit configs in the browser.
    • Backup SystemSnapshots of your server before every change.
    • US and EuropeDallas, TX and Amsterdam, NL.
    • Game ChangerSwap MTA for SA-MP or another game, same plan.

    Fast and protected

    • AMD 9950X/7950X3DUp to 5.7Ghz, so busy races stay smooth.
    • DDR5 RAM and NVMeDedicated DDR5 memory and Samsung NVMe.
    • DDoS protectionFloods aimed at your race server get filtered out.
    • Ready in 60 secondsYour server is ready within 60 seconds after payment.

    Multi Theft Auto server hosting for San Andreas

    Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas, MTA:SA for short, turns GTA San Andreas into a multiplayer sandbox. Everything on a server, from a race league to a deathmatch arena or a roleplay town, is built from resources: small packages of Lua scripts, maps and files that you start and stop while the server runs.

    MTA is light on memory, so it runs on every plan we sell. What a good host adds is a quick way to manage those resources, a stable machine that keeps the server up between events and protection from the attacks public servers attract.

    Pick your RAM
    File Manager in the TheGameHosting panel with server folders and upload buttons

    Race, deathmatch, freeroam or roleplay

    MTA does not decide what your server is. The game mode is a resource like any other, so you can run one or switch between several.

    Race and deathmatch

    The race game mode and community map packs power many of the long-running MTA servers. Upload new maps as resources and players vote for the next one.

    Freeroam and stunting

    A freeroam mode with a vehicle and weapon menu is the easiest way to get friends together. Add stunt maps and teleports on top.

    Roleplay and custom modes

    Bigger communities write their own game mode in Lua, with jobs, houses and an inventory, and keep player data in a database.

    <!-- mods/deathmatch/mtaserver.conf -->
<config>
  <servername>San Fierro Race League</servername>
  <maxplayers>64</maxplayers>
  <password></password>

  <!-- resources that start with the server -->
  <resource src="admin" startup="1" />
  <resource src="race" startup="1" />
</config>
    Part of mtaserver.conf: the server name, slots, an optional password and the resources that start with it.

    Lua resources, maps and the admin panel

    Every resource is a folder or zip with a meta.xml that lists its scripts and files. Here is how you work with them on your server.

    Add resources over sFTP

    Upload a resource to the resources folder, type refresh in the console so the server sees it, then start it. No restart, and the players already online stay connected.

    Admin tools in game

    The default admin resource gives trusted players a panel to kick, ban, change maps and manage resources without logging in to the host.

    SQLite or MySQL

    MTA scripts can store data in SQLite files or a MySQL database. Every plan includes two free databases if you go the MySQL route.

    3D character in a yellow hoodie holding a game controller
    Databases page with two databases in the TheGameHosting panel
    Backups list in the TheGameHosting panel

    How much RAM does an MTA:SA server need?

    Multi Theft Auto needs at least 1 GB of RAM, so it runs on every plan, starting with 2 GB at $1.90 USD a month. What pushes memory up is the content you run:

    • A race or freeroam server with the default resources is very light.
    • Large map packs and many active resources at once use more memory.
    • A scripted roleplay mode with lots of players and database calls is the heaviest case.

    We put no limit on slots. The maxplayers value in mtaserver.conf and your plan size decide how many people fit.

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

    Multi Theft Auto 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 MTA server runs on hardware we own and manage. A busy race with dozens of cars syncing every second depends on quick single-core speed, which is why every plan uses AMD 9950X/7950X3D processors up to 5.7Ghz, with DDR5 RAM and Samsung NVMe storage.

    Host it in Dallas, TX (United States) or Amsterdam (Netherlands). Both locations sit on a 10 Gbps network with 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 resource that fails to start, an ACL permission or moving your server and its maps from another host.

    • Live chat
    • Email
    • Ticket system
    Contact support

    MTA:SA hosting questions

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

    What is Multi Theft Auto?

    Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas (MTA:SA) is a free multiplayer modification for GTA San Andreas on PC. Servers run resources written in Lua, which makes it possible to build almost any game mode.

    How do I install resources on my MTA server?

    Upload the resource folder or zip to the resources folder over sFTP or the file manager. Then type refresh in the server console and start the resource, or add it to mtaserver.conf so it starts with the server.

    Which game modes can I run?

    Any MTA game mode: race, deathmatch, freeroam, roleplay or one your team writes. A game mode is just a resource, so you can switch between them on the same server.

    How much RAM does an MTA:SA server need?

    Multi Theft Auto needs at least 1 GB of RAM, so it runs on every plan, starting with 2 GB. Large map packs, many resources and scripted roleplay modes use more.

    Do players need GTA San Andreas?

    Yes. Players need a PC copy of GTA San Andreas and the free MTA:SA client. They then join from the MTA server browser or by address.

    Can my scripts use MySQL?

    Yes. MTA scripts can connect to SQLite or MySQL, and every plan includes two free databases you create in the panel.

    Can I move my MTA server to TheGameHosting?

    Yes. Upload your resources folder, mtaserver.conf and acl.xml over sFTP, import your database if you use one and start the server. Our support team can help.

    Where can my MTA server be hosted?

    In Dallas, TX (United States) or Amsterdam (Netherlands). Each site runs on our own machines with AMD 9950X/7950X3D CPUs, DDR5 RAM, Samsung NVMe storage and 10 Gbps networking.

    Do you have a discount code?

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

    Is TheGameHosting affiliated with Multi Theft Auto?

    No. This site is not affiliated with Multi Theft Auto, Rockstar Games or Take-Two Interactive.

    Start your MTA:SA server today

    Ready within 60 seconds after payment, on any of our nine plans. Bring your maps and resources and you are online.

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

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