MTA Commands

Useful MTA Commands

To view a list of available MTA commands, press the ` key or F8 to open the console, then type help and press Enter.

Below is a list of some useful MTA commands along with their explanations:

/bind

Usage: /bind <key> [up/down] <command> <arguments>
The /bind command is used to bind a specific action to a keyboard key. Here's how it works:
- <key>: Represents the keyboard key you want to bind, e.g., P.
- [up/down]: Specifies the state of the key. Up means the action happens when the key is released, and Down means the action happens when the key is pressed down. This part is optional.
- <command>: The MTA command you want to bind to the key. For example, chatbox will open the chatbox.
- <arguments>: Information or text that will be entered into the command. For example, /localchat Hello will input "Hello" when used with the /bind command. Example:
- /bind 5 chatbox gc will open the /gc command for you to type when you press 5.
- /bind 5 gc Hello! will automatically send /gc Hello! when you press 5.

/unbind <key> <command>

Usage: /unbind <key> <command>
Removes a previously set bind. If no command is specified, it will unbind all commands associated with the given key.

/showchat

Usage: /showchat
Hides the chatbox. To bring it back, open F8 (console) and type showchat.

/serial

Usage: /serial
Displays your PC serial in the console panel. This is helpful for debugging or identifying your computer's unique identifier.

Command	Description
help	Displays the help screen.
exit	Exits the application.
quit	Exits the application.
ver	Shows the version of MTA.
time	Displays the current in-game time.
showhud	Toggles the HUD (Heads-Up Display).
binds	Shows all the keybinds you have set.
serial	Displays your PC serial in the console.
connect	Connects to a server (host port nick pass).
reconnect	Reconnects to the previous server.
bind	Binds a key to a specific command.
unbind	Unbinds a key from a command.
copygtacontrols	Copies the default GTA controls to your config.
screenshot	Takes a screenshot and saves it.
saveconfig	Immediately saves your current configuration.
cleardebug	Clears the debug view.
chatscrollup	Scrolls the chatbox upwards.
chatscrolldown	Scrolls the chatbox downwards.
debugscrollup	Scrolls the debug view upwards.
debugscrolldown	Scrolls the debug view downwards.
test	Placeholder for a test command.
showmemstat	Displays memory statistics.
showframegraph	Displays the frame timing graph.
jinglebells	(Fun/Optional) Plays a jingle sound.
fakelag	(For testing purposes) Applies lag to the player.
reloadnews	For developers: reload news on the server.
disconnect	Disconnects from the game.
shownametags	Displays name tags for players.
showchat	Shows the chatbox.
shownetstat	Displays network statistics.
chatbox	Opens the chat input box.
voiceptt	Transmits voice to other players.
enter_passenger	Enters a vehicle as a passenger.
radio_next	Switches to the next radio channel.
radio_previous	Switches to the previous radio channel.
radar	Toggles the player-map view.
radar_zoom_in	Zooms the player-map in.
radar_zoom_out	Zooms the player-map out.
radar_move_north	Moves the player-map north.
radar_move_south	Moves the player-map south.
radar_move_east	Moves the player-map east.
radar_move_west	Moves the player-map west.
radar_attach	Attaches the player-map to the screen.
radar_opacity_down	Decreases player-map opacity.
radar_opacity_up	Increases player-map opacity.
radar_help	Toggles player-map help text.
msg_target	Sends a message to the targeted player.
vehicle_next_weapon	Changes to the next weapon while in a vehicle.
vehicle_previous_weapon	Changes to the previous weapon while in a vehicle.
sinfo	Displays information about the current server.
textscale	Defines the scale multiplier for all text displays.
showcol	(Development mode) Displays the colshapes in the game.
showsound	(Development mode) Prints world sound IDs into the debug window.