San Andreas Multiplayer (SAMP) Guide

Our comprehensive guide for playing Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Multiplayer (SAMP). This guide will walk you through the installation process and how to connect to our servers.

Installation Process

1. Install Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

You must have a copy of GTA: San Andreas installed on your computer. The game must be version 1.0 (not the newer "downgraded" versions).

2. Download SAMP Client

Download the latest version of SAMP from the official website:

Download SAMP

3. Install SAMP

  1. Run the installer you downloaded
  2. Follow the installation wizard
  3. Make sure the installer detects your GTA: San Andreas installation directory
  4. Complete the installation

4. Run SAMP

Launch the SAMP client from your desktop or start menu. The client will automatically detect your GTA: San Andreas installation.

Note: If you encounter any issues, make sure to:

  • Run both GTA:SA and SAMP as administrator
  • Add exceptions for SAMP in your antivirus/firewall
  • Ensure your graphics drivers are up to date

Connecting to Servers

1. Using the Server Browser

  1. Open the SAMP client
  2. Click on "Internet" tab to see available servers
  3. Use the filters to find servers you're interested in
  4. Double-click on a server to connect

2. Using Direct Connect

  1. Open the SAMP client
  2. Click on "Add server" in the favorites tab
  3. Enter the server IP and port (e.g., sampsphere.com:1420)
  4. Click "OK" then double-click the server to connect

3. Using Quick Connect

You can directly connect to a server by using the "Quick Connect" feature in the SAMP client:

  1. Click on "Quick Connect"
  2. Enter the server address (e.g., sampsphere.com:1420)
  3. Click "Connect"

Connect to our Servers

Sampsphere DayZ R-Z Edition

Mode: DayZ:SA - Zombies

IP: sampsphere.com:1420

Connect

Sampsphere Mission Server

Mode: 420 Missions

IP: sampsphere.com:1425

Connect

Troubleshooting

Common Issues and Solutions

Game crashes on startup:

  • Try running in Windows compatibility mode
  • Disable any mods you might have installed
  • Reinstall both GTA:SA and SAMP

Can't connect to servers:

  • Check your internet connection
  • Make sure SAMP is allowed through your firewall
  • Verify the server IP and port are correct

Game runs slowly:

  • Lower your graphics settings in GTA:SA
  • Close other programs running in the background
  • Update your graphics drivers

For additional help, visit the forums or ask for help in our Discord server.