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'''What are the in-game key binds for typing chat messages?'''
'''What are the in-game key binds for typing chat messages?'''


For III, VC, and SA - Use the '''t''' key to start typing.<br>
For III, VC, and SA, use the '''t''' key to start typing.<br>
For IV, use the single-player '''chat''' key to start typing, which by default is the '''y''' key.
For IV, use the single-player '''chat''' key to start typing, which by default is the '''y''' key.


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Yes, check our [https://wiki.gtaconnected.com/CrashDumps crash dumps] guide.
Yes, check our [https://wiki.gtaconnected.com/CrashDumps crash dumps] guide.


'''How do I customize my character's appearance in IV?'''
'''How do I customize my character's appearance?'''


Use Zmenu.
For any of the supported games, this depends on each server's resources. A server may have a command to change your character appearance, such as <code>/skin 35</code><br>
For IV, [https://zolika1351.pages.dev/mods/ivmenu Zmenu] can also be used with GTAC, if the server allows players to use it.


'''Launcher stuck on Connecting or Disconnected'''
'''The GTAC Launcher is stuck on Connecting or Disconnected'''


Firstly, check if the [https://serverlisting.gtaconnected.com/ server list] is working via a web browser.<br>
Firstly, check if the [https://serverlisting.gtaconnected.com/ server list] is working via a web browser.<br>
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'''Which server settings do I use for an IV sandbox mode?'''
'''Which server settings do I use for an IV sandbox mode?'''


Option 1: Use <code><iv_nativemultiplayer>false</iv_nativemultiplayer></code> and don't specify <code><iv_gamemode></code>.<br>
Please check the [[ServerConfiguration#IV_Settings|IV Settings]] section on the [[ServerConfiguration|Server Configuration]] page for more information.<br>
Option 2: Use <code><iv_nativemultiplayer>true</iv_nativemultiplayer></code> and <code><iv_gamemode>30</iv_gamemode></code>, which is a sandbox but using R* multiplayer.<br>
See also [[Resources/GTAIV/GameModes|IV Game Modes]].
See also [[ServerConfiguration|Server Configuration]] and [[Resources/GTAIV/GameModes|IV Game Modes]].


'''How do I fix the server error message "SERVER LISTING: Failed to ping the server."?'''
'''How do I fix the server error message "SERVER LISTING: Failed to ping the server."?'''


If you are not using a paid hosting service, (eg. hosting from home, etc.), you will likely need to forward a port in your router to the server's PC.<br>
If you are not using a paid hosting service, (eg. hosting from home, etc.), you will likely need to forward a port in your router to the server's PC.<br>
Search the web for: [[PortForward|Port Forwarding]].
See also [[PortForward|Port Forwarding]].

Latest revision as of 12:09, 29 August 2023

IV crashes when i change window, minimize, or alt tab

Either use windowed mode in the GTAC Launcher settings, or use borderless via zolikapatch.

My game is on Steam, RG Launcher, or CD/DVD, can I still play GTAC?

Yes, check our downgrading guide.

What are the in-game key binds for typing chat messages?

For III, VC, and SA, use the t key to start typing.
For IV, use the single-player chat key to start typing, which by default is the y key.

Can I send a crash dump?

Yes, check our crash dumps guide.

How do I customize my character's appearance?

For any of the supported games, this depends on each server's resources. A server may have a command to change your character appearance, such as /skin 35
For IV, Zmenu can also be used with GTAC, if the server allows players to use it.

The GTAC Launcher is stuck on Connecting or Disconnected

Firstly, check if the server list is working via a web browser.
If the server list is working, secondly check that your internet DNS settings are configured correctly, more specifically ensure that your preferred DNS server IP address is valid.

Which server settings do I use for an IV sandbox mode?

Please check the IV Settings section on the Server Configuration page for more information.
See also IV Game Modes.

How do I fix the server error message "SERVER LISTING: Failed to ping the server."?

If you are not using a paid hosting service, (eg. hosting from home, etc.), you will likely need to forward a port in your router to the server's PC.
See also Port Forwarding.