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Managing Your Convoy Environment

Maintaining a professional and enjoyable environment on your American Truck Simulator (ATS) server is important for a high-quality convoy experience. As a server administrator, you are equipped with several tools to handle disruptive behavior and ensure that the rules of your community are respected by all drivers.

Difficulty

Beginner Friendly

Time

5 Minutes

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Executive Chat Commands

To moderate a player during a live session, you must first identify their unique Session ID.
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Identify the Target Player

Open the in-game chat interface by pressing Y. Locate the numerical ID displayed in brackets next to a player’s name (e.g., [4] TruckerJoe). This number is their active Session ID.
2

Execute Administrative Actions

Type the following commands directly into the chat box and press Enter:
  • Kick: /kick <session_id> - Instantly disconnects the player from the current convoy session.
  • Ban: /ban <session_id> - Permanently restricts the player from reconnecting to your server.

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Establishing Permanent Administrators

To grant yourself or trusted staff members permanent administrative rights that persist across server restarts, you must modify the server’s internal configuration.
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Locate server_config.sii

Navigate to the Game Panel, open the Files tab, and locate the server_config.sii file within your server’s home directory.
2

Update the Moderator List

Open the file and find the moderator_list array. Add the SteamID64 of the intended administrator as a new entry.
3

Commit Changes

Save the file and Restart your server to initialize the updated administrative list.

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Identifying SteamID64

You can retrieve any player’s SteamID64 by inputting their Steam profile URL into tools such as SteamID.io.

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Administration Best Practices

When dealing with “rammers” or disruptive drivers, it is often best to issue a warning via chat before proceeding with a kick or ban. This helps maintain a positive community reputation.
Always ensure that your moderators are aware of the server’s specific rules (e.g., speed limits or lane discipline) to ensure consistent enforcement across all convoy sessions.

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Last Updated: January 2026 | ATS: Drive safely, manage better.