Scaling Your Community Convoy
While the native peer-to-peer “Convoy” limit in Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) was originally restricted to 8 players, the modern dedicated server software enables administrators to scale this capacity significantly higher. This flexibility allows for massive, coordinated community hauls and expansive VTC operations. However, increasing player counts requires a strategic understanding of server resources and network bandwidth to maintain perfectly synchronized truck positions and AI behavior.Difficulty
Beginner
Time
4 Minutes
Modifying the Slot Limit
The maximum player capacity is defined within your core server configuration file.Initialize Maintenance
Log in to the Game Panel and Stop your server. Modifying the configuration while the process is active may lead to data being overwritten.
Adjust Max Players
Locate the
max_players variable. Change the numeric value to your desired capacity (e.g., max_players: 64).Performance & Synchronization Thresholds
Selecting the appropriate player count is a balance between community scale and technical stability.| Participant Count | Resource Impact | Ideal Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| 8 - 16 | Minimal | Private friend groups and small logistics teams. |
| 16 - 32 | Moderate | Standard VTC operations and medium community hauls. |
| 64 - 128 | High | Large-scale coordinated events and public open-convoys. |
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Last Updated: January 2026 | ETS2: Capacity expanded.