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# How to Set Up an ATS Convoy Server

> Learn how to correctly configure and optimize a dedicated American Truck Simulator (ATS) Convoy server on the FREAKHOSTING platform.

## Dedicated ATS Convoy Hosting

American Truck Simulator (ATS) provides an expansive multiplayer experience through its integrated Convoy mode. While the underlying technology is shared with Euro Truck Simulator 2, the specific App IDs and configuration file paths are unique to the American truck engine. This guide ensures your server is correctly initialized for a smooth journey across the United States.

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  <Card title="Difficulty" icon="gauge-low">
    Intermediate
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  <Card title="Time" icon="clock">
    15 Minutes
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## Technical Specifications

Before beginning the installation, ensure you have these critical details at hand:

* **Steam App ID:** `270880` (Required for generating your [GSLT Token](https://steamcommunity.com/dev/managegameservers)).
* **System Directory:** `/.local/share/American Truck Simulator/` (Specific to Linux-based environments).
* **Primary Configuration:** `server_config.sii`.

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## Optimizing Session Performance

Properly managing your server's capacity and traffic settings is essential for maintaining synchronization among all convoy participants.

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  <Tab title="Player Capacity">
    While Convoy mode is natively optimized for 8 players, you can extend this limit up to 64 or 128 within the `server_config.sii`. Be aware that high player counts place increased demand on the host's bandwidth and the individual connections of every driver.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Traffic Density">
    AI traffic can significantly impact CPU performance on larger servers. For convoys exceeding 16 players, we recommend executing `g_traffic 0` in the server console to disable AI vehicles, which drastically reduces latency and desynchronization.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

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## Setup Workflow

<Steps>
  <Step title="Generate a GSLT Token">
    Access the [Steam Game Server Account Manager](https://steamcommunity.com/dev/managegameservers) and use App ID `270880` to generate your unique server token.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Initialize the Game Panel">
    Within the [Game Panel](https://panel.freakhosting.com), navigate to the **Startup** tab and input your newly generated GSLT token into the designated field.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Customize Server Identity">
    Open the `server_config.sii` file in the File Manager to define your server's name, public description, and optional access password.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Deploy and Connect">
    Launch the server via the Console and search for your defined server name within the ATS in-game Convoy browser.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  ### Version & Content Synchronization

  To avoid connection rejection, all players must be running the exact same version of ATS. also, ensure that any required DLCs or map expansions are consistently owned or disabled across the entire convoy group.
</Warning>

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## Advanced Troubleshooting

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  <Accordion title="Server Not Visible on Masterlist">
    Ensure your GSLT token is valid and that the `server_config.sii` has `lobby_visible` set to `true`. Also, verify that no conflicting mods are preventing the server from registering with Steam.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Handling Desync Issues">
    If trucks appear to jump or teleport, check the server's CPU usage. Reducing the `max_players` count or disabling high-resolution mods can often stabilize the simulation for everyone.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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  ### Need Extra Help?

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</Note>

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</Tip>

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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **ATS:** The open road is yours.
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