> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.squashcodes.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Installation

> Learn how to install the Squash protection module on your MTA server.

# Installing Squash Vulcan

Below is the installation guide for the **Squash Vulcan** protection module, organized by operating system:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Windows">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Download the module">
        Go to the [Downloads](/en/protection/modules) page and select the appropriate version: **Windows x64** or **x86**, according to your server's architecture.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Move the file to the correct directory">
        After downloading, place the module in the appropriate folder:

        * **x64:** <code>/x64/modules</code>
        * **x86:** <code>/mods/deathmatch/modules</code>

        <Info>If the <code>modules</code> folder doesn't exist, you can create it manually.</Info>
      </Step>

      <Step title="Configure mtaserver.conf">
        Open the <code>mtaserver.conf</code> file and add the following line:

        <CodeGroup>
          ```xml mtaserver.conf theme={null}
          <module src="squash_vulcan.dll" />
          ```
        </CodeGroup>

        <Info>The filename must match exactly. A different name will prevent the module from loading.</Info>
      </Step>

      <Step title="Restart the server">
        Finish by restarting the MTA server to apply the protection.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Linux" icon="linux">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Download the module">
        Go to the [Downloads](/en/protection/modules) page and select the appropriate version: **Linux x64** or **x86**, according to your server's architecture.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Move the file to the correct directory">
        After downloading, place the module in the correct folder:

        * **x64:** <code>/x64/modules</code>
        * **x86:** <code>/mods/deathmatch/modules</code>

        <Info>If the <code>modules</code> folder doesn't exist, you can create it manually.</Info>
      </Step>

      <Step title="Configure mtaserver.conf">
        Add the following line to the <code>mtaserver.conf</code> file:

        <CodeGroup>
          ```xml mtaserver.conf theme={null}
          <module src="squash_vulcan.so" />
          ```
        </CodeGroup>

        <Info>The filename must be exactly as downloaded. Otherwise, the module will not load.</Info>
      </Step>

      <Step title="Restart the server">
        Once configured, restart the MTA server to activate Squash Vulcan.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Info>
  If you encounter any issues during installation, visit our [support page](/company/support) or reach out via Discord.
</Info>