sampcmd

sampcmd is a command line tool to launch San Andreas Multiplayer.

Why not samp.exe?

samp.exe is the UI launcher for San Andreas Multiplayer. If it's invoked with additional parameters, the UI flashes for a single frame. It is not possible to use different names, unless the entry within the registry is modified.

How does it work?

The process of GTA San Andreas is launched (detached and suspended) and "samp.dll" is inserted into the remote process with a new remote thread and waited till it's finished. After that the main thread of the remote process is resumed.

Where do I put sampcmd.exe

Put "sampcmd.exe" into the root directory of GTA San Andreas, where San Andreas Multiplayer is installed.

How to use?

For example: sampcmd.exe -c -h 127.0.0.1 -p 7777 -n Username

Where can I download a sampcmd build?

http://bigeti.de/samp/sampcmd.exe