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Policing the European Highways

Effective moderation is essential for maintaining a professional and enjoyable convoy environment in Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2). As a server administrator, you are equipped with the authority to remove disruptive drivers who intentionally block arterial roads, cause synchronized accidents, or violate your community’s behavioral standards. This guide walk you through the essential tools and protocols for keeping your highways safe.

Difficulty

Beginner

Time

3 Minutes

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Executive Control Commands

Administrative actions are executed directly through the in-game chat interface or the developer console. To target a specific driver, you must first identify their unique Player ID.

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Essential Command Registry

CommandActionTechnical Result
/kick <ID>Tactical RemovalInstantly disconnects the target from the current session.
/ban <ID>Permanent RestrictionDisconnects and prevents the target from rejoining the server.
/blacklistData AuditGenerates a list of all currently restricted SteamIDs in the console.

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Identifying Disruptive Drivers

Follow these steps to retrieve the necessary identifiers for moderation.
1

Open the Roster

Press the TAB key to reveal the real-time player list.
2

Locate Numeric ID

Note the specific numeric ID displayed adjacent to the offender’s name.
3

Verification via Chat

Alternatively, press Y to open the chat window. The player’s ID is automatically prepended to every message they broadcast, ensuring you target the correct individual.

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Establishing Permanent Authority

To grant persistent administrative rights to your staff members, you must register them within the server core configuration.
1

Access Configuration

Log in to the Game Panel, navigate to the Files tab, and open the server_config.sii file.
2

Update Moderator Registry

Locate the moderator_list array. Add the SteamID64 of each staff member as a new entry.
3

Commit and Apply

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

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Tactical Command Execution

Initializing a kick or ban while a player is in high-speed motion will cause their truck to vanish instantaneously. This can create a significant physics hazard for any drivers following closely behind. Whenever possible, we recommend waiting until the target has reached a lower velocity or a complete stop before executing moderation commands to protect the immersion of other participants.

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Last Updated: January 2026 | ETS2: Moderation tools active.