ETS2 Server Hosting
Run a 24/7 convoy with your friends. The official Euro Truck Simulator 2 Dedicated Server, Ryzen 9 processors, NVMe SSD storage and a web panel that manages the convoy name, password, traffic and moderators from one screen.
- Official
- SCS Dedicated Server
- 8 Players
- Convoy limit
- Ryzen 9
- High clock speed
- L3/4
- DDoS protection
Your Convoy Keeps Rolling Without You.
In Euro Truck Simulator 2 convoy mode the session closes when its host leaves. With your own ETS2 dedicated server the convoy stays open 24/7 and your friends join whenever they like. Our servers run on high clock speed Ryzen 9 processors and NVMe SSD storage.
Automatic Setup
Your server is created right after payment; SCS Software's official dedicated server is downloaded from Steam.
Easy Control Panel
Change the convoy name, description, password, player count, traffic, player damage and moderators from the Startup screen.
Hardware Protection
L3/L4 AnkArmor DDoS protection tuned for game traffic is free on every plan.
What Is ETS2 Server Hosting?
Euro Truck Simulator 2's official multiplayer mode, Convoy, lets up to 8 players haul cargo together on the same map. Normally one player hosts the convoy and it ends when that player leaves. SCS Software's ETS2 Dedicated Server runs the convoy on an independent server.
ETS2 server hosting means running that server in a data center that is online 24/7. Nobody has to keep a PC on; the convoy is always listed under the same name and players join whenever they like.
ETS2 Server Plans
Transparent pricing, high performance. Professional plans with automatic setup.
ETS2 Başlangıç
Ideal for a friends convoy on the base map.
- 2 Cores (Ryzen 9 Processor)
- 2 GB RAM
- 15 GB NVMe SSD Storage
- DDoS Protection (Free)
- 8 Player Convoy
- Easy Web Panel Management
ETS2 Profesyonel
For map DLCs and heavy traffic.
- 2 Cores (Ryzen 9 Processor)
- 3 GB RAM
- 20 GB NVMe SSD Storage
- DDoS Protection (Free)
- 8 Player Convoy
- Easy Web Panel Management
ETS2 Ekstrem
For convoys with many DLCs, mods and busy traffic.
- 3 Cores (Ryzen 9 Processor)
- 4 GB RAM
- 30 GB NVMe SSD Storage
- DDoS Protection (Free)
- 8 Player Convoy
- Easy Web Panel Management
Server Sizing Guide
Which map and how much traffic? Choose your plan by how you will use it.
Choose the Right PlanFriends Convoy · Starter
2 cores and 2 GB RAM is enough for an 8 player convoy on the base Europe map with normal traffic.
Map DLCs · Professional
3 GB RAM is recommended for many map DLCs and dense AI traffic.
Modded Convoy · Extreme
3 cores, 4 GB RAM and 30 GB storage for convoys with many DLCs and mods.
How to Set Up an ETS2 Server?
Renting an ETS2 server is the easiest way to run a permanent convoy with your friends. Setup on AnkSOFT is automatic: once your payment is confirmed the server is created and the official dedicated server is installed from Steam.
The convoy's map and DLC information comes from the game itself: open the console in game, type export_server_packages and upload the two files it creates through the panel. Change the convoy name, password, player count, traffic and moderators on the Startup tab.
Every plan runs with its own core and RAM limits. High clock speed Ryzen 9 processors keep traffic and player sync smooth.
The server files take about 1 GB. The NVMe SSD space in each plan is sized for mods, logs and convoy data.
Public convoys attract attacks; L3/L4 AnkArmor DDoS protection tuned for game traffic is standard on every plan.
Your server registers with Steam and can be found by name in the in game convoy browser. The connection and query ports are assigned during setup; no port or firewall work needed.
Our servers run in our data centers in Turkey and Germany on a high bandwidth network. With automatic updates on, your server takes the latest version from Steam on every start, matching your players' game version. Your config and package files are kept.
This server is for ETS2's official Convoy mode. TruckersMP is a separate community project with its own servers; TruckersMP servers cannot be rented.
Server Packages, DLC and Moderators
The dedicated server reads the map, DLC list and mod list from server_packages.sii and server_packages.dat. These files are exported from the game itself, so the convoy opens with the DLCs you own and the mods you choose. They are not tied to your Steam account.
Players whose Steam64 IDs you put in the Moderators field on the Startup tab become moderators when they join and can change the time and rain with /set_time and /set_rain_factor in chat.
Server packages in 3 steps
Enable the console
Set g_console to 1 in the game's config.cfg, start the game and load your profile.
Export
Open the console with ~ and type export_server_packages; two files are written to Documents/Euro Truck Simulator 2.
Upload
Upload the files to .local/share/Euro Truck Simulator 2 in the panel and start the server.
Convoy settings managed from the panel
- Convoy name, description, welcome message: text shown in the list and in chat.
- Password: empty means the convoy is public.
- Traffic, player damage, speed limiter: convoy rules.
- Moderators: automatic moderator by Steam64 ID.
- Steam server token: optional, for a persistent server ID.
- Panel console: session info, player count and server log.
ETS2 Convoy Types
Whatever your style, choose the settings in the panel and run it on the same plan.
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Friends Convoy
A password protected 8 player convoy. The Starter plan is enough for the base map.
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Community Convoy
A public convoy with moderators. A 24/7 meeting point for your Discord community.
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Map DLCs
A convoy with the map DLCs you exported. Players need the same DLCs.
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Modded Convoy
Packages exported with your chosen mods; players install the same mods.
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Realistic Driving
Forced speed limiter, player damage on, heavy traffic. For events and convoy tours.
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Event Server
Password protected community events and photo tours at a set time.
Settings Managed from the Panel
The Startup tab settings are written safely to server_config.sii on every start. Change them and restart the server.
| Panel setting | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Server Name and Description | Name and short description shown in the convoy list. | AnkSOFT ETS2 Konvoy |
| Welcome Message | Shown in chat to joining players. | Empty |
| Server Password | If set, players enter it to join. | Empty (public) |
| Max Players | 1 to 8 (the game's official limit). | 8 |
| Moderators | Steam64 IDs, comma separated. | Empty |
| Traffic, Player Damage, Speed Limiter, Name Tags | Convoy rules. | On, on, off, on |
| Show Server | Listed in the convoy browser. | On |
| Steam Server Token | Optional persistent server ID. | Empty |
| Automatic Updates | Update from Steam on every start. | On |
Other settings (for example total vehicle limit, time zones, hide in company) can be changed in .local/share/Euro Truck Simulator 2/server_config.sii on the Files tab; they are kept.
Tips for Your ETS2 Convoy Server
The most common issues when opening an ETS2 convoy server are server packages, DLC compatibility and the game version. Check these before going public:
- Packages: the server does not open without server_packages.sii and server_packages.dat; the console explains step by step how to create them.
- DLC: map DLCs active when you export the packages are required from joining players too.
- Version: when the game updates the server updates too; players need an up to date game and you may need to export the packages again after an update.
- Preparation: set a password or hide the server until your convoy is ready.
- Moderators: make yourself and trusted players moderators by Steam64 ID.
- Debugging: if the server does not open, check the [AnkSOFT] and [MP] lines in the panel console.
Which ports does an ETS2 server use?
| Port | Protocol | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Connection port | TCP and UDP | Player connections (27015 by default on your own PC). |
| Query port (connection + 1) | TCP and UDP | Convoy browser and Steam queries (27016 by default on your own PC). |
Both ports are assigned to your server automatically during setup; no port opening or firewall work needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly is my ETS2 server ready?
Your server is created automatically when your payment is confirmed and the official dedicated server is installed from Steam. Setup takes a few minutes. To open the convoy you upload the two server package files exported from your game.
How do I create the server_packages files?
Set g_console to 1 in config.cfg in Documents/Euro Truck Simulator 2, start the game, load your profile, open the console with ~ and type export_server_packages. Upload the resulting server_packages.sii and server_packages.dat to .local/share/Euro Truck Simulator 2 in the panel.
How do I join the convoy?
Open the Convoy menu in game, search for your server name in the convoy browser and join. If it has a password you will be asked for it. The game and server versions must match.
How many players can join?
The official limit of the Euro Truck Simulator 2 dedicated server is 8 players. Choose a value from 1 to 8 in the panel.
Is this a TruckersMP server?
No. This server is for ETS2's official Convoy mode. TruckersMP is a separate community project with its own servers.
Will my DLCs be in the convoy?
Map DLCs active in your game when you export the packages are included. Joining players need those DLCs too.
Can I use mods?
Yes. Export the packages with your mods active and upload the mod files to .local/share/Euro Truck Simulator 2/mod on the server. Players need the same mods.
How do I assign moderators?
Put the 17 digit Steam64 ID from your Steam profile in the Moderators field on the Startup tab and restart. Moderators can use /set_time and /set_rain_factor in chat.
Do I need a Steam server token?
No. Without a token the server gets a new session ID on every start and players find the convoy by searching its name. For a persistent ID, add a token you created on Steam for Euro Truck Simulator 2.
How much RAM do I need?
2 GB RAM (Starter) is enough for the base map with normal traffic. 3 GB (Professional) for many map DLCs and dense traffic, 4 GB (Extreme) for modded convoys with many DLCs.
Does reinstalling erase my settings?
No. A reinstall refreshes the game files; server_config.sii, the server packages and the mod folder are kept.
Where is my server hosted?
Our ETS2 servers are hosted in our data centers in Turkey and Germany on Ryzen 9 and NVMe SSD nodes.
Is there DDoS protection?
Yes. Every ETS2 server includes free L3/L4 AnkArmor DDoS protection tuned for game traffic.
Your ETS2 Convoy Is Ready, the Road Is Waiting.
Launch a 24/7 ETS2 convoy today on the official dedicated server with a Ryzen 9 processor, NVMe SSD and DDoS protection. Our experts are one message away.