Persistent European Trucking
Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) provides a strong Dedicated Convoy Server mode, facilitating a persistent, always-online environment for communities and Virtual Trucking Companies (VTCs). Unlike standard peer-to-peer sessions that terminate when the host disconnects, a dedicated server remains active 24/7, maintains perfectly synchronized AI traffic across all participants, and provides a stable technical foundation for large-scale events. This guide walk you through the essential steps to initialize and optimize your dedicated hosting instance.Difficulty
Intermediate
Time
10 Minutes
Step 1: Authentication & Visibility
To authorize your server for the public masterlist, you must link it to your Steam identity using a Game Server Login Token (GSLT).Generate GSLT
Navigate to the Steam GSLT Account Manager and log in.
Register App ID
Enter
227300 into the App ID field and provide a descriptive memo. Click Create to retrieve your unique alphanumeric token.Apply the Token
In the Game Panel, open the Startup tab. Paste your token into the Game Server Login Token field.
Step 2: Strategic Configuration
The core behavior of your convoy is governed by theserver_config.sii file.
Technical Path
The configuration is situated within:/.local/share/Euro Truck Simulator 2/server_config.sii.Key Behavioral Variables
| Variable | Recommended Value | Impact on Convoy |
|---|---|---|
lobby_name | ”Your VTC Name” | The title displayed in the public server browser. |
max_players | 8 to 128 | The total number of driver slots available. |
password | ”SecretPhrase” | Restricts access to authorized members only. |
description | ”Join our VTC!” | Displays community rules or mission details. |
Step 3: Synchronizing Map & Mod Data
To prevent connection rejections caused by “Incompatible Data,” you must synchronize your server’s world state with your local game client.Export Manifests
On your local PC, open the ETS2 console (~) and execute the command:
export_server_packages.Identify Exported Files
Navigate to your local
Documents/Euro Truck Simulator 2/ directory and locate server_packages.sii and server_packages.dat.Need Extra Help?
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Last Updated: January 2026 | ETS2: Convoy system online.