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# How to Install Custom Tracks in Assetto Corsa

> Expand your Assetto Corsa server with custom track mods like Akina, Shutoko, or LA Canyons. Learn how to upload files and configure layouts for your community.

## Racing on New Frontiers

Adding custom tracks such as the *Shutoko Revival Project*, *Akina*, or *LA Canyons* significantly increases the longevity and variety of your Assetto Corsa server. Because track files are often quite large and feature complex sub-configurations, they require precise file management and manual synchronization between the server and the client to ensure all drivers can connect successfully.

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    Intermediate
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    15 Minutes
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## Step 1: Uploading Track Data

Assetto Corsa track folders frequently exceed 500MB. For the best stability and speed, we recommend using an SFTP client rather than the web-based File Manager.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect via SFTP">
    Establish a connection to your server using [SFTP](/portals/game-panel/how-to-connect-via-sftp).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Locate the Directory">
    Navigate to the `/content/tracks/` directory on your server.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Transfer the Files">
    Upload the entire track folder from your local PC.

    <Check>
      **Verification:** Ensure that the uploaded folder contains at least one `.kn5` file and a `data` or `models` subdirectory.
    </Check>
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Step 2: Server Activation

Once the files are uploaded, you must tell the game engine which track and layout to load.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Startup Tab">
    In your FREAKHOSTING Game Panel, go to the **Startup** tab. Update the **Track** variable with the **exact** folder name you uploaded (e.g., `akina_2017`).
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Layout Selection">
    If the track supports multiple configurations (e.g., "Downhill" vs. "Uphill"), you must define the layout in your `server_cfg.ini`:

    ```ini theme={null}
    TRACK=akina_2017
    CONFIG_TRACK=downhill
    ```
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

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## Step 3: Capacity Adjustments

Every track has a fixed number of physical "Pit Boxes." If your track only supports 24 cars but your `entry_list.ini` defines 32, the server will error out.

* **Check Pit Boxes:** Refer to the track's documentation or its `ui` folder to find the maximum car limit.
* **Sync Entry List:** Open `entry_list.ini` and ensure the number of `[CAR_X]` blocks does not exceed the track's physical capacity.

<Important>
  ### Integrity Warning

  Always test a custom track in Singleplayer mode on your local computer before uploading it to the server. If the track files are corrupt or missing critical textures, the server process will crash immediately upon initialization.
</Important>

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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **Maps:** Discover a new path.
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