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# How to Increase Maximum Player Capacity in ETS2

> Expand your convoy beyond the default limits to host massive community events. Learn how to scale player slots and manage server resource requirements.

## 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.

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## Modifying the Slot Limit

The maximum player capacity is defined within your core server configuration file.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Initialize Maintenance">
    Log in to the [Game Panel](https://games.freakhosting.com) and **Stop** your server. Modifying the configuration while the process is active may lead to data being overwritten.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Configuration">
    Navigate to the **File Manager** and open the `server_config.sii` file.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Adjust Max Players">
    Locate the `max_players` variable. Change the numeric value to your desired capacity (e.g., `max_players: 64`).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Commit and Apply">
    Save the file and **Restart** your server to broadcast the updated slot count to the Steam masterlist.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## 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. |

<Important>
  ### Bandwidth & Packet Synchronization

  Every additional player increases the volume of real-time data being synchronized across the network. If you set your limit beyond the capabilities of your hosting plan or the participants' internet connections, you may encounter "ghost trucks" (invisible vehicles), severe rubber-banding, or AI traffic that appears to teleport. For convoys exceeding 64 players, we highly recommend using our **FREAKHOSTING Extreme** nodes.
</Important>

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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **ETS2:** Capacity expanded.
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