Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2 & ATS)
Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2 & ATS)
13 ArticlesHow to Disable Name Tags on your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Server (ETS2 & ATS)
By default in Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator, name tags are displayed above player trucks. Server owners may want to disable this feature to prevent name tags from being shown on passing trucks to make the experience more immersive. --- Disabling Name Tags 1. Access your control panel and navigate to the Config tab. 2. Locate the setting and disable it. 3. Save and restart your server to ensure the new changes apply. --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How to Configure your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Server (ETS2 & ATS)
Configuration can be a great way to personalise, improve, or bring variety to your ETS2 or ATS server. Server owners can make changes to a range of settings including server's name, password, max number of AI, traffic, name tags and more! --- Accessing your Server Settings Your primary server settings can be accessed using the Config Files section of your server's control panel. 1. Access your control panel. 2. Navigate to Config. 3. Click Truck Simulator Server Config. --- Configuring your Server Settings Once you have access to your server settings, you can make any required changes. The table below lists all of the available server settings. | Setting | Default Value | Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Automatic Steam Updates | Enabled | Controls if your server will update alongside Steam updates. | | Public | Enabled | Controls if the server is displaying on the public server list. | | Server Name | A Shockbyte Euro Truck Simulator 2 Server | Assigns a name to your server, which allows it to be found with the in-game server list. | | Server Description | N/A | Assigns a description to your Euro Truck Simulator 2 server. | | Server Welcome Message | N/A | Sets the Welcome Message shown to players upon connecting to your convoy. | | Server Token | N/A | Assigns a GSLT token to the server. | | Server Password | N/A | Controls if there is a password set to connect to your server. This can be used to make your server private. | | Max Vehicles Total | 100 | The total number of AI vehicles allowed at one time. | | Max AI Vehicles Player | 50 | The maximum number of AI Vehicles spawned around one player. | | Max AI Vehicles Player Spawn | 50 | The maximum number of vehicles spawned when a player first joins the convoy. | | Player Damage | Enabled | Enable/disable player collisions. | | Show Traffic | Enabled | Controls whether traffic is shown to players connected to your convoy. | | Hide in Company | Disabled | Enable/disable collisions of players in the menu. | | Hide in No Collision Zone | Enabled | Enable/disable the hiding of players in no collision zones. | | Force Speed Limit | Disabled | Controls whether the speed limiter is forced for players connected to your convoy. | | Force Server Mods | Disabled | Enable optional mods. | | Collision at Service Stations | Disabled | Disables collision at service stations. | | In Menu Ghosting | Disabled | Controls whether players become ghosts (disabled collision) when browsing the menu. | | Name Tags | Enabled | Controls whether players can see the name tags of other players connected to your convoy. | | Friends Only | Disabled | If enabled, only friends will be allowed to connect to your convoy. | | Show Server | Enabled | Controls whether your convoy is listed on the public server list. | | Moderator List | N/A | Steam IDs of all moderators of your convoy. |
How to Change the Time of your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Server (ETS2 & ATS)
In Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator, players have opportunities to drive during the day and at night. Server owners may want to modify the time of day to play at a specific time. ::ProseNote{title="Important" description="In order to set the server time you will need to be connected as a moderator. For instructions on how to accomplish this, please refer to our guide that explains How to Add a Moderator to your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Server." appearance="default"} :: --- Changing the Server Time Server time can be changed by using the command through the in-game chatbox. 1. Open Euro Truck Simulator 2 and connect to your server. 2. Click to load into the game world. 3. Enter the command into the chatbox. Once the command has been sent, the server time will be changed. --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How to Add a Moderator to your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Server (ETS2 & ATS)
Moderators in Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator are players who have permission to change the in-game time. This can be done by entering the command: in the chat. Currently, the only way to assign a moderator is by adding their SteamID to your server's Truck Simulator Server Settings file. ::ProseNote{title="Note" description="In order to follow this article you will need to know a player's SteamID, if you need to know how to obtain this we have another article that will guide you through the process here." appearance="default"} :: --- How to Add Moderators To make a player a moderator on your server, you must add their SteamID to your server's properties file under Moderator List. 1. Access your control panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to Config. 3. Click Truck Simulator Server Config. 4. In the Moderator List field, enter your desired SteamID(s). 5. Save and Start your server.
How to Add a GSLT Token to your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Server (ETS2 & ATS)
A GSLT Key acts as a layer of security for your server whilst verifying the server's ownership to prevent fake servers from filling server lists. --- Why GSLT Keys Are Required Many games require you to have what is known as a Game Server Login Token to run your server. This is done to ensure that real people create servers and to hold accountability to the owner if those servers violate the game's Server's Terms of Service. ::ProseNote{title="Important" description="In regard to Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator, a GSLT key is required in order for your server's Session Search ID to remain the same through server restarts." appearance="default"} :: To be able to generate a GSLT, you must have a Steam account, which: Is not banned or blocked. Is not limited. Has a qualifying registered phone attached. Owns the game for the server you are making a key for. Has not reached the cap of 1,000 GSLT keys. If your server is found to be breaking Valve's ToS, the server and your linked Steam account may be banned by Valve. --- How to Obtain a GSLT Key If you have a Steam account that meets Valve's requirements, a GSLT can easily be obtained using the Steam website. 1. Log in to the Steam Community website. 2. Navigate to Steam Game Servers Account. 3. You can now enter the App ID depending on the Truck Simulator you are playing. 1. ETS2 - 2. ATS - 4. Optionally add a note then click Create. 5. Your GSLT key is the Login Token that will appear. Adding a GSLT Key to your Server Now that your GSLT Token has been generated, you can add it to your server. 1. Access your control panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to Config. 3. Click Truck Simulator Server Config. 4. Locate the Steam GSLT field, and enter your GSLT Key. 5. Save and Start your server. To learn more about Truck Simulator server hosting, you can check out our library of Knowledgebase articles found here.
Getting Started with your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Server (ETS2 & ATS)
Hit the open road in Euro Truck Simulator 2, where you can deliver cargo, build your logistics empire, and explore detailed routes across Europe. Drive solo or alongside others as you grow your company and take on new jobs. An Euro Truck Simulator 2 server allows you to share a persistent multiplayer experience with other players, giving you control over settings and how your trucking world operates. --- Getting Started The following articles cover the most common questions you may have when first starting with your new Euro Truck Simulator 2 server. - How to Add a GSLT Token to your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Server (ETS2 & ATS) - How to Join your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Server (ETS2 & ATS) - How to Set the Name and Description of your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Server (ETS2 & ATS) - How to Set your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Server to Private (ETS2 & ATS) - How to Add a Moderator to your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Server (ETS2 & ATS) --- Server Configuration The following articles cover the most common questions you may have when configuring your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Server. - How to Configure your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Server (ETS2 & ATS) - How to Change the Time of your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Server (ETS2 & ATS) - How to Disable Name Tags on your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Server (ETS2 & ATS) - How to Disable Player Damage on your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Server (ETS2 & ATS) - How to Disable Traffic on your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Server (ETS2 & ATS) - How to Enable the Developer Console in Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2 & ATS) - How to Install Mods on your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Server (ETS2 & ATS) --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php