Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2 & ATS)
Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2 & ATS)
13 ArticlesHow to Set your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Server to Private (ETS2 & ATS)
Creating a private server allows you to control and monitor who is connected to your Truck Simulator server. Allowing a server owner to provide private server details to players they trust. ::ProseNote{title="Note" description="This article applies to both Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator servers." appearance="default"} :: Setting A Password A password can be added to your ETS2 or ATS server in the Truck Simulator Server Settings section of your server's control panel. 1. Access your control panel. 2. Navigate to Config. 3. Click Truck Simulator Server Config. 4. Locate the Server Password field, and enter your desired password. 5. Save and Start your server. If you would like any additional information or have any more questions about configuring your Euro Truck Simulator 2 (or American Truck Simulator) server, you can find our other articles here.
How to Set the Name and Description of your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Server (ETS2 & ATS)
When hosting a Euro Truck Simulator 2 or American Truck Simulator server, you may wish to modify the name and/or description of your server. This can be an especially useful configuration option to change if you plan on running a public server that will display on the in-game server browser. --- How to Modify your Server Name and Description By using our config file system on your control panel, you can quickly change the display name and description of your truck simulator server. 1. Access your control panel. 2. Navigate to Config. 3. Click Truck Simulator Server Config. 4. Set the Server Name and Server Description fields to your desired values. 5. Save and Start your server. If you would like any additional information or have any more questions about configuring your Euro Truck Simulator 2 (or American Truck Simulator) server, you can find our other articles here.
How to Join your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Server (ETS2 & ATS)
There are multiple ways to connect to your ETS2/ATS server, however, we recommend that you always search for your convoy using your Search Session ID. Alternatively, you can find your server in the convoy browser by searching for it by name or browsing all available game sessions. ::ProseNote{title="Note" description="In this example, we will be joining a Euro Truck Simulator 2 server, however, the same steps can be followed to join an American Truck Simulator server." appearance="default"} :: --- Searching for your Session Search ID Although you can find your server in the server browser by searching for your server's name, searching by using the search session ID is far more accurate. ::ProseNote{title="Important" description="In order for your server to have a Session Search ID, you will need to have a GSLT Key set on your server. Please follow our guide that explains How to Add a GSLT Key to your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Server before proceeding with the next steps." appearance="default"} :: 1. Access your Control Panel and navigate to the Console. 2. Locate the in your Console and copy it. 3. Open Euro Truck Simulator 2, select your preferred profile, and click the button. 4. Paste your into the search bar. 5. Click your server, then click . --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How to Install Mods on your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Server (ETS2 & ATS)
Shockbyte Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator servers support the use of mods. Fortunately, mods only need to be installed and enabled locally, however, you must update your server's server packages to install them onto your server. ::ProseNote{title="Important" description="To install mods on your server, you must have the developer console enabled in-game. If you do not have the developer console enabled, please refer to this article." appearance="default"} :: How to Install Mods on your Server To install mods onto your server, you must generate new server packages locally, and then upload them to your server. In this example, we will be installing mods onto a Euro Truck Simulator 2 server, however, the same steps can be followed for an American Truck Simulator server. 1. Enable your desired mods using the in-game Mod Manager. 2. Sign in to your preferred profile and start driving. 3. Open the developer console with the exportserverpackagesC:\\Users\\\\Documents\.local/share/Euro Truck Simulator 2serverpackages.siiserverpackages.dat` file. 9. Start your server. To learn more about Truck Simulator server hosting, you can check out our library of Knowledgebase articles found here.
How to Enable the Developer Console in Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2 & ATS)
The Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator developer console is a useful tool for truck simulator owners. By default, the developer console is not enabled within the game's configuration. That being said, it is required to enable the developer console for some processes, such as installing mods on servers. --- How to Enable the Developer Console The developer console can be enabled in Euro Truck Simulator 2 or American Truck Simulator by editing the game's config file on your computer. For this example, we will be enabling the developer console for Euro Truck Simulator 2. 1. While your game is not running, locate and open your Euro Truck Simulator 2 data folder. ::ProseNote{title="Note" description="This folder can usually be found in your computer's documents folder on Windows (\)." appearance="default"} :: 2. Open the config.cfg file with your preferred text editor. 3. Change the field to . 4. Change the field to . 5. Save the file, then start your game. After completing these steps, you will be able to press the  (backtick) key while driving to open the developer console. To learn more about Truck Simulator server hosting, you can check out our library of Knowledgebase articles found here.
How to Disable Traffic on your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Server (ETS2 & ATS)
By default, traffic is enabled for players connected to your convoy. It is possible to completely remove all AI traffic on the roads allowing for easier deliveries with less chance of a collision. --- Disabling Traffic 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 Disable Player Damage on your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Server (ETS2 & ATS)
By default in Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator, players can deal damage to each other. The Player Damage setting disables collision between players' trucks. --- Disabling Player Damage To disable player damage and collision on your ETS2 or ATS server, you will need to open your server's Truck Simulator Server Settings file and set Player Damage to disabled. 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