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# How to Manage Server-Side Mods in ETS2

> Master the complexities of ETS2 mod synchronization. Learn how to export package manifests and manage physical asset files for your dedicated server.

## Technical Mod Synchronization

Modifying an Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) dedicated server is a technically demanding process due to the engine's strict validation requirements. Unlike platforms that support automated asset streaming, ETS2 requires that every participating driver possesses the **exact same version hashes** of all active modifications before a connection can be established. This guide walk you through the professional "Lockfile" method, ensuring that your community can synchronize their local assets with your FREAKHOSTING instance with zero errors.

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    Intermediate
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    7 Minutes
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## The "Manifest Export" Protocol

The most reliable strategy for managing a modded server is to treat your local game client as the authoritative "Master" environment and then broadcast those requirements to the server node.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Establish Local Environment">
    Launch ETS2 on your local PC and enable all desired modifications within a standard Singleplayer Profile. Verify that the mods are compatible and do not cause crashes.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate the Lockfiles">
    Open the developer console (**\~**) and execute the command: `export_server_packages`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Identify Deployment Assets">
    Navigate to your local `Documents/Euro Truck Simulator 2/` directory. The command will have generated two critical files: `server_packages.sii` and `server_packages.dat`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Synchronize with Hosting">
    Upload these two files directly into the root directory of your FREAKHOSTING server via the [Game Panel](https://games.freakhosting.com) File Manager.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Managing Physical Asset Files

While the game client uses the Steam Workshop interface, a dedicated server requires the modifications to exist as physical `.scs` files within its directory structure.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Storage Path">
    All server-side mod files must be uploaded into the `/mod/` directory situated within the server's root folder.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Workshop Conversions">
    If a modification originates from the Steam Workshop, you must locate the physical `.scs` file within your local Steam hierarchy: `steamapps/workshop/content/227300/`. Move these files to the server's `/mod/` folder to ensure the engine can initialize the assets.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

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<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Streamlined Profile Porting">
    For exceptionally complex mod setups involving dozens of interdependent assets, the most efficient method is to copy your **entire local profile folder** into the server's `profiles/` directory. This ensures the server inherits your local mod load order and activation status perfectly, bypassing manual configuration hurdles.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Resolving 'Missing Mod' Connection Rejection">
    If a player is rejected despite having the mods installed, it is likely due to a version mismatch (e.g., the mod was updated on the Workshop, but the server is still using the previous `server_packages.sii` manifest). Always regenerate and re-upload your manifests following any mod updates.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **ETS2:** Modding synchronized.
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