How to install San Andreas Multiplayer (SAMP) - Steam version

A detailed step by step guide with images on how to download and install San Andreas Multiplayer (Sa-mp) and a "Downgrade" patch to make it work using Steam's version of the game.
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Downloads

Head to the ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ San Andreas Multiplayer website[sa-mp.mp]to download the Client.
You can download from anyone of the mirror links (Shown in red)
(Screenshot might be outdated)

The Steam version is not supported, You will need a downgrade patch which you can get here:
Mirror 1: Google Drive[drive.google.com]
Mirror 2: OneDrive[1drv.ms]
Both links contain the same file.

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Step 1: Downgrading

(Assuming the game is already installed)
Open Steam Library, Right Click the game, Manage, Browse local files.










Move the patch file to the game directory folder.

Step 2: Installing Multiplayer

Launching the Installer will prompt you to agree to a"License Agreement" After that, You will be asked to choose an install location













To find the correct install location,
Open Steam Library, Right Click the game, Manage, Browse local files.










The directory folder of the game will open, Copy the path from the file explorer address bar




Paste the path and if you did all the steps correctly the Install button should be clickable.

Step 3: Add to library

In Steam Library At the bottom left corner, Add a game and Choose Add a Non-Steam Game...
In the newly opened window, Search for samp.exe.

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Other related guide:
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=230161404#-1
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[Ba[R]aD`]

Thanks FoFo 23

[FoFo 23]

The SA-MP.com website no longer exists, it has been replaced by SA-MP.mp :)

[-Dzeris]

@Ba[R]aD` accept pls

[Let that ass rip]

the Game crashes when i enter the car, probably from the cut radio, downgrading doesnt work.

[Ba[R]aD`]

@ITS SIRWAN thank you, thats hella appreciated<3

[ITS SIRWAN]

Thank you very very much man here is award for you

[Hinx]

could not find the sh stf file

[ttnz]

thnks u!

[Ba[R]aD`]

Google's policy... I accept the request to access asap...

[ttnz]

why does the drive ask me for access?