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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Enable the ATS Developer Console and Use Its Commands

> Enable the American Truck Simulator developer console with g_console and g_developer in config.cfg, open it with ~, and use g_set_time, warp, uset and more.

To enable the American Truck Simulator developer console, close the game, open `Documents\American Truck Simulator\config.cfg` and set `uset g_console "1"` and `uset g_developer "1"`. Start the game and press `~` to open it. Useful commands include `g_set_time`, `g_set_weather`, `warp`, `uset` and `export_server_packages`. The console works in your own game; on a convoy server, moderators use chat commands instead.

| Difficulty | Time | Where |
| - | - | - |
| Beginner | 3 minutes | Your own game |

## How to turn on the developer console

**1. Close the game**

The game rewrites `config.cfg` while it runs, so edit it with the game closed.

**2. Open config.cfg**

Open `Documents\American Truck Simulator\config.cfg` in Notepad or another text editor.

**3. Change two lines**

Set both to `"1"`:

```text theme={null}
uset g_console "1"
uset g_developer "1"
```

**4. Start the game and press \~**

Load a profile and press `~` to open or close the console. Use **Page Up** and **Page Down** to scroll.

## Useful ATS console commands

| Command | Example | What it does |
| - | - | - |
| `g_set_time <hours> [minutes] [remove_traffic]` | `g_set_time 22 0` | Sets the time of day; `1` at the end clears traffic. |
| `g_set_weather <0 or 1> [i\|f]` | `g_set_weather 1 f` | Sets nice (0) or bad (1) weather; `i` blends, `f` forces. |
| `warp <speed>` | `warp 2` | Changes gameplay speed, from 0.0001 to 60.0. |
| `uset <variable> <value>` | `uset g_force_economy_reset 1` | Sets a setting by name, for example to [reset the economy](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/american-truck-simulator/resetting-economy-and-jobs.md). |
| `export_server_packages` | `export_server_packages` | Writes `server_packages.sii` and `.dat` for your [server](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/american-truck-simulator/how-to-export-server-packages-for-ats.md). Needs a loaded map. |
| `multimon <operation>` | `multimon save` | Sets up [multiple monitors](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/american-truck-simulator/triple-monitor-configuration.md). |
| `g_mode <width> <height> <refresh> <fullscreen>` | `g_mode 1920 1080 60 0` | Changes the screen mode (0 is windowed). |
| `screenshot [name]` | `screenshot convoy` | Takes a screenshot. |
| `save` | `save` | Saves the game now. |

## Console commands vs server commands

| Where you type | Commands | Who it affects |
| - | - | - |
| Developer console (`~`) in your game | `g_set_time`, `warp`, `uset`… | Your own game |
| Chat on your convoy server | `/set_time`, `/set_rain_factor`, `/help` | The whole session (moderators only) |
| Game Panel console | Server log | Shows what the server is doing |

See [moderators and commands](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/american-truck-simulator/admin-commands-for-ats.md) for the chat commands.

## Frequently asked questions

### Why doesn't the console open when I press \~?

Check both lines in `config.cfg` and edit the file with the game closed. On some keyboard layouts the key under Esc has a different symbol; it is the same key.

### My config.cfg changes disappear. Why?

The game can overwrite `config.cfg` while it runs or when it closes. Close the game first, then edit and save the file.

### Can I use the developer console on my convoy server?

Not to change the session. The developer console changes only your own game. On your server, moderators use `/set_time` and `/set_rain_factor` in the chat.

## Related guides

> **[ATS server guide](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/american-truck-simulator/american-truck-simulator-server-hosting-guide.md)**
>
> Every ATS page in one place.

> **[Reset the economy](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/american-truck-simulator/resetting-economy-and-jobs.md)**
>
> `uset g_force_economy_reset 1`.

> **[Time of day](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/american-truck-simulator/rapid-time-cycle-day-night.md)**
>
> `g_set_time` and `/set_time`.

> **[Export server packages](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/american-truck-simulator/how-to-export-server-packages-for-ats.md)**
>
> DLC and mods for your server.

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> [!NOTE]
>
> **Checked against the official [SCS console documentation](https://modding.scssoft.com/wiki/Documentation/Engine/Console)** and [command list](https://modding.scssoft.com/wiki/Documentation/Engine/Console/Commands) on 30 October 2026. Commands may change with game updates.

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**Last Updated:** October 2026


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