How to Install a Multi Theft Auto (MTA) Server on Linux

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How to Install Multi Theft Auto Server on Linux

Multi Theft Auto (MTA) is a multiplayer modification for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas that allows you to play online with hundreds of other players. In this guide, I'll show you how to set up an MTA server on a Linux system.

Prerequisites

  • A Linux server (Ubuntu/Debian recommended)
  • At least 1GB RAM (2GB+ recommended for busy servers)
  • Root or sudo access
  • Basic knowledge of Linux command line

Installation Steps

Step 1: Update Your System

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

sudo apt install -y wget unzip tar libcurl3 libpcre3

Step 3: Download MTA Server

Visit the official MTA downloads page and get the Linux server version or use:

wget https://linux.mtasa.com/dl/1.5.9/multitheftauto_linux-1.5.9.tar.gz
wget https://linux.mtasa.com/dl/1.5.9/baseconfig-1.5.9.tar.gz

Step 4: Extract the Files

tar -xf multitheftauto_linux-1.5.9.tar.gz
tar -xf baseconfig-1.5.9.tar.gz

Step 5: Move Files to Proper Location

sudo mv multitheftauto_linux-1.5.9 /opt/mta
sudo mv baseconfig-1.5.9/* /opt/mta/mods/deathmatch

Step 6: Configure Your Server

Edit the configuration file:

nano /opt/mta/mods/deathmatch/mtaserver.conf

Key settings to modify:

  • Server Name: Your server's display name
  • Max Players: Maximum concurrent players
  • Port: Default is 22003 (ensure this port is open in your firewall)

Step 7: Start the Server

cd /opt/mta
./mta-server

Step 8: (Optional) Create a Systemd Service

For automatic startup on boot:

sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/mta.service

Add this content:

[Unit]
Description=MTA Server
After=network.target

[Service]
Type=simple
User=root
WorkingDirectory=/opt/mta
ExecStart=/opt/mta/mta-server
Restart=always

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target

Then enable and start the service:

sudo systemctl daemon-reload
sudo systemctl enable mta
sudo systemctl start mta

Troubleshooting

  • Port not open: Ensure your firewall allows TCP/UDP on port 22003 and 22126
  • Can't connect: Verify your server IP in the client
  • Permission issues: Run server as root or adjust permissions

Conclusion

You now have a working MTA server on Linux! You can further customize your server by adding resources, scripts, and modifying game modes. Check the MTA Wiki for more advanced configuration options.

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