Getting started with Euro Truck Simulator 2

Connect#

The server is a Convoy session, with a limit of eight players. In the game, open Convoy and look for your lobby name in the server list. The name is the Lobby name setting in Settings > Startup.

The server packages files#

The server uses two files to know which map and DLC your convoy uses: server_packages.sii and server_packages.dat. Your server comes with default copies. If players cannot join because their content does not match, create your own:

1. On your computer, turn on the in-game console. To do this, set uset g_console "1" in the game's config.cfg.
2. Load your profile in the game with the DLC and mods you want, open the console with the ~ key and run export_server_packages.
3. The two files appear in your Documents/Euro Truck Simulator 2 folder.
4. Stop the server and upload them to .local/share/Euro Truck Simulator 2 on the Files page, replacing the old ones.
5. Start the server.

Mods#

Mods are included through the same export. Turn them on in your profile before you run the command. Each player then needs the same mods.

Make yourself a moderator#

Open server_config.sii in .local/share/Euro Truck Simulator 2, and add your Steam ID to the moderator list:

moderator_list: 1
moderator_list[0]: 7656119XXXXXXXXXX

Set the number on the first line to how many moderators you are listing. Restart the server.

Where the settings are#

• server_config.sii: description, welcome message, password, player damage, traffic and other session rules. Edit it while the server is stopped.
• Settings > Startup: Lobby name, Auto update and Steam Auth token. The token gives your server a permanent ID.
• Backups: take a copy before changing files, if your plan includes backups.