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# How to Install Server Plugins in Assetto Corsa

> Add Stracker and KissMyRank to your Assetto Corsa server. Configure UDP communication for automated lap-time tracking and safety ratings.

## Expanding Server Capability

Assetto Corsa supports a strong ecosystem of server-side plugins designed to automate management and enhance the racing experience. Whether you want to track professional-grade lap times for a competitive league or implement an automated safety rating system to keep your public lobby clean, plugins are the essential tool for any serious server host.

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  <Card title="Difficulty" icon="gauge-low">
    Intermediate
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    10 Minutes
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## Communication via UDP

Unlike visual mods, Assetto Corsa plugins often operate as external applications that "listen" to the game server's data stream. This communication happens via a local UDP port.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Configure server_cfg.ini">
    Locate the `[UDP_PLUGIN]` section in your configuration file.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Define Port Handshake">
    Ensure that the `UDP_PLUGIN_LOCAL_PORT` (on the server) matches the receiving port defined in your plugin's configuration file.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Address">
    For plugins running on the same host, the `UDP_PLUGIN_ADDRESS` is typically set to `127.0.0.1`.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Essential Community Plugins

We recommend the following plugins for maintaining a professional racing environment.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Stracker">
    The gold standard for statistics. Stracker documents every lap time, fuel consumption metric, and race result into a local database, allowing you to host a public "Leaderboard" website for your server.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="KissMyRank">
    A sophisticated safety and ranking system. It can automatically issue warnings or kick players who exceed a specific "collision threshold," ensuring your server remains a place for respectful racing.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

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<Note>
  ### Content Manager Server Wrapper

  If you are using the **Content Manager Server Wrapper** on your FREAKHOSTING server, many of these plugins can be enabled and configured directly through the integrated web interface, removing the need for manual file editing.
</Note>

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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **Plugins:** Professional server management.
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