How do I install mods?

Upload the cars to `content/cars` and tracks to `content/tracks` via SFTP. Then enter them in the `entry_list.ini`.

Do players need the mods?

Yes, all players must have exactly the same versions of the mods, otherwise they get 'Checksum Mismatch'.

Do you support Content Manager?

Yes, you can export and upload the configs, or we offer tools that simplify this.

How does Stracker work?

Stracker is a plugin. You upload it and start it with the server. It logs lap times into a database.

Can I have AI traffic?

Yes, on maps like SRP you can use AI splines. This requires a lot of CPU power.

How many slots are possible?

The slot count (MAX_CLIENTS) is limited by the track's pit boxes. Kunos tracks usually offer 24-32 spots, mod tracks considerably more — the SRP Main Layout has 170 pits.

Which ports does an Assetto Corsa server use?

By default TCP+UDP 9600 as the game port and TCP 8081 as the HTTP/lobby port (in server_cfg.ini: UDP_PORT, TCP_PORT, HTTP_PORT). At RespawnHost the ports come preconfigured.

Does Assetto Corsa EVO have dedicated servers?

Yes, since update v0.6 (April 2026) AC EVO has a self-hostable dedicated server as a Steam tool; v0.8 added modded cars with SHA verification. This page covers the original Assetto Corsa — still the first choice for traffic and drift servers thanks to CSP and mods.

Is there Sol (Weather) support?

Yes, Sol/CSP weather can be configured server-side so everyone has the same weather.

How do I become admin?

Set an `ADMIN_PASSWORD` in the `server_cfg.ini`. In chat then enter `/admin password`.

Where are the servers located?

We have servers in Germany and in USA (Salt Lake City).

How do I update the server?

The original AC no longer receives content updates — which means the server runs permanently stable. Content Manager, CSP and Sol/Pure are kept up to date client-side.

Can I create entry lists?

Yes, in the `entry_list.ini` you can define who drives which car (by GUID or open).

Is there ballast/restrictor?

Yes, for BoP (Balance of Performance) you can add weights to cars.

How do I start a race?

The server rotates through Practice, Quali, and Race, as set in the config. Admins can skip sessions.

The server does not need DLCs, but players need them if DLC content is used.

Yes, AC is very popular for drift servers. Look for 'Drift' points plugins.

In the `logs` folder via SFTP or in the web interface.

A plugin for Elo rating and server statistics.

Yes, configurable in the `server_cfg.ini` (Tyre Wear Rate).

Do you support Assetto Corsa Competizione?

That is a separate game. This is about the original Assetto Corsa.

Customers can set up manual or automatic backups for a minimal fee.

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What is an Assetto Corsa server?

An Assetto Corsa server is a dedicated server (acServer) that keeps your racing session online 24/7 — no player has to keep the game running as host. It is configured via server_cfg.ini and entry_list.ini, most conveniently through Content Manager. For freeroam and traffic servers like Shutoko Revival Project, AssettoServer with AI traffic runs as an alternative. At RespawnHost you rent one pay-per-use from €0.029/h (billed per second, only while the server runs) or as a fixed plan from €6.00/month — ready in under 90 seconds.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Assetto Corsa Servers

Assetto Corsa Server Hosting: Modded Sim Racing Without Limits

More than a decade after release, Assetto Corsa is still the king of modded sim racing. Whether you're weaving through AI traffic on the Shutoko Revival Project (SRP) map, running a GT3 league or opening a drift lobby — a dedicated server is a must. RespawnHost delivers the performance for full grids and complex physics.

Why choose Assetto Corsa server hosting at RespawnHost?

Sim racing forgives no lag. Our servers offer high tick rates and stable connections so that collisions (or their avoidance) are calculated precisely. The server is fully Content Manager compatible: configure your session comfortably in CM and simply upload the exported configs.

Mods are the heart of AC. Upload cars and tracks via SFTP to `content/cars` and `content/tracks`. Plugins like Stracker (lap time statistics) or Kissmyrank (Elo ranking) run as well — and for freeroam servers, AssettoServer with AI traffic is ready to go.

Features for Racers

Content Manager: Easy configuration via `server_cfg.ini` or CM export
Mod Support: Upload any cars and tracks
Plugin Support: Use Stracker, Kissmyrank and more
AssettoServer: AI traffic on freeroam maps like SRP
DDoS Protection: No interruption in qualifying
SFTP Access: Full control over `content` and `cfg`

With our pay-per-use model, you only pay when you actually drive. Perfect for league races on Sunday evening.

How much does an Assetto Corsa server cost?

You choose between two pricing models: a fixed plan from €6.00/month (Track Day, 2 GB RAM) with up to 20% discount on 360-day terms — or pay-per-use from €0.029/h, billed per second and only while the server is running.

For leagues racing once a week, pay-per-use is unbeatable: a 4-hour race night on the Racing League plan (6 GB) costs around €0.28. A 24/7 traffic server, on the other hand, is cheaper on a fixed plan.

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Vanilla acServer or AssettoServer — which server type fits you?

There are two server variants for Assetto Corsa, and the choice depends on what you want to drive.

The original acServer (Kunos) is the first choice for races and leagues: practice, qualifying and race sessions rotate automatically, ballast and restrictor enable Balance of Performance, and plugins like Stracker or Kissmyrank deliver statistics and rankings.

AssettoServer is an open-source replacement specialized in freeroam and traffic servers: AI traffic (`EnableAi` in `extra_cfg.yml`), teleport points and CSP integration. The famous Shutoko (SRP) cruise servers run on it. Players need Content Manager and Custom Shaders Patch (CSP) — version 0.1.80+ for AI traffic.

Drift servers work with both variants — points plugins that score drifts live are especially popular. At RespawnHost you simply pick your setup in the panel; AI traffic operation gets plenty of headroom with our CPU-strong plans.

How do I configure an Assetto Corsa dedicated server?

The original AC is controlled via two files in the `cfg` folder: `server_cfg.ini` (session, physics, ports) and `entry_list.ini` (who drives which car). The most important values:

At RespawnHost, the ports come preconfigured. You edit all config files directly in the web interface or via SFTP — including uploading complete Content Manager presets.

UDP_PORT / TCP_PORT: 9600 — default game port (TCP + UDP)
HTTP_PORT: 8081 — lobby/API port (TCP), makes the server visible in the server list
MAX_CLIENTS: slot count — limited by the track's pit boxes (SRP Main Layout: 170 pits)
ADMIN_PASSWORD: admin rights in-game via /admin password
entry_list.ini: car slots, open or fixed by Steam GUID
csp_extra_options.ini + extra_cfg.yml: CSP features and AI traffic (EnableAi) with AssettoServer

Assetto Corsa in 2026: Is a server still worth it — and what about AC EVO?

The original Assetto Corsa hasn't received content updates in years — and yet it's more alive than ever: Custom Shaders Patch, Sol/Pure and huge mod projects like Shutoko Revival Project keep the community active, and the server lists are full. For traffic, drift and mod racing, AC remains the first choice in 2026.

And the successor? Assetto Corsa EVO got self-hostable dedicated servers as a Steam tool with update v0.6 (April 2026); v0.8 added modded cars with SHA verification and entry lists. The EVO ecosystem is still young, though — the massive track and car selection, CSP features and the established plugin landscape still exist only in the original, which is what this page is about.

Last updated: July 2026