How much does it cost to rent an ETS2 server?

At RespawnHost from €6.00 per month as a fixed package (Small Convoy, 2 GB RAM) or Pay-per-Use from €0.029/hour — billed per second, only while the server runs. Terms of 90 to 360 days save 10-20%.

How many players can drive along?

Officially up to 8 players in Convoy mode. Since update 1.50 you can unlock up to 128 slots via max_players and g_max_convoy_size (on server and clients) — not officially supported by SCS though.

No, this is the official SCS Convoy mode with its own dedicated server. TruckersMP is an unofficial mod with large public servers — without AI traffic and private control.

Yes. Export the server_packages in-game with ProMods active and upload them to the server. Important: all players need exactly the same mod files in the same order.

The server itself needs no DLCs. Players without a map DLC can still join — they just can't drive into DLC areas; for that, everyone needs to own the DLC themselves.

How do I install mods?

Enable the in-game console, run export_server_packages and upload the generated server_packages.sii and .dat via SFTP. The lobby browser downloads Workshop mods for your friends at the push of a button.

Which ports does an ETS2 server use?

By default 27015 (connection) and 27016 (query), TCP and UDP each. At RespawnHost this is already set up for you.

Yes, synchronized AI traffic is Convoy's main feature over TruckersMP. You can disable it via traffic: false in server_config.sii.

How do I find the server?

In-game under 'Convoy' in the server browser or directly via the session search ID. With a server_logon_token (Steam GSLT) the server ID stays the same across restarts.

Can I set a password?

Yes, via password in server_config.sii — keeping your trucking company private.

How much RAM do I need?

The official dedicated server is lightweight: the 2 GB package is enough for vanilla convoys. With large map mods like ProMods or more slots, we recommend 4-6 GB of headroom.

Yes, the CB radio — since Convoy launched with update 1.41. Push-to-talk defaults to X and runs via Steam Voice.

Can I change time and weather?

Yes, as a moderator (moderator_list in server_config.sii) via console: g_set_time for the time of day, g_set_weather for the weather.

How do I activate the console?

Set g_developer "1" and g_console "1" in the game's config.cfg (client-side), open it with the key below Esc (~).

Can we drive jobs together?

Yes, you can share external contracts or freight market jobs.

How do I update the server?

As soon as you start your server, the latest stable version is loaded automatically — currently update 1.60.

Where are the servers located?

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

Manually or automatically via the control panel, for a minimal fee.

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What is a Euro Truck Simulator 2 dedicated server?

A Euro Truck Simulator 2 dedicated server is the official always-on server for Convoy multiplayer: your session stays online without anyone keeping the game running as host. By default up to 8 drivers ride with synchronized AI traffic; since update 1.50, up to 128 slots are possible via g_max_convoy_size. At RespawnHost you rent it Pay-per-Use from €0.029/h (billed per second, only while the server runs) or as a fixed package from €6.00/month — ready in under 90 seconds, always on the current version.

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Frequently Asked Questions about ETS2 Servers

Euro Truck Simulator 2 Dedicated Server: Your Convoy, Always Online

Since late 2022, Euro Truck Simulator 2 has official dedicated servers for Convoy mode — nobody has to keep the game running as host anymore. A rented ETS2 server is reachable around the clock: everyone hits the road whenever they want, the session persists, and after every game update the server automatically loads the current version (as of July 2026: update 1.60).

Why rent your ETS2 server at RespawnHost?

Stability is everything when the convoy rolls 2,000 km across Europe. Our locations in Germany and the USA deliver low pings, DDoS protection keeps the highway clear, and via SFTP you edit server_config.sii and server_packages directly — set a password, add moderators, tune AI traffic.

Map mods like ProMods expand Europe enormously. The server itself doesn't need any mod files — it only loads the server_packages you export. What matters: all players need the same mods in the same order; the lobby browser downloads the host's Workshop mods at the push of a button (since update 1.42).

Features for Truckers

Convoy mode: official multiplayer with 8 slots — up to 128 possible since update 1.50
Synchronized AI traffic: getting stuck in a jam together included
Mod support: the lobby browser syncs Workshop mods with the host automatically
CB radio: voice chat via Steam Voice, push-to-talk on X
Password & moderators: your private trucking company via server_config.sii
SFTP access: full control over server_config.sii and server_packages
DDoS protection: safety on the highway

With Pay-per-Use you only pay while you actually drive — perfect for weekend tours. If you want to stay online 24/7, fixed packages start at €6.00/month.

Fairness through Pay-per-Use

A convoy rarely runs 24/7 — that's exactly what Pay-per-Use is for: per-second billing from €0.029/hour, only while the server is running. For virtual trucking companies that stay online permanently, fixed packages start at €6.00/month with 10-20% discounts on 90 to 360-day terms.

Full transparency: you see live what the server costs. No hidden fees, no minimum term on Pay-per-Use.

Tip: simply stop the server in the control panel after the tour — your save persists and costs stop immediately.

Convoy, Dedicated Server or TruckersMP — which ETS2 multiplayer?

Euro Truck Simulator 2 multiplayer comes in three flavors that differ significantly:

Convoy mode (since update 1.41) is the official SCS multiplayer: up to 8 drivers, synchronized AI traffic, shared freight market jobs, weather sync and CB radio. Without a dedicated server, though, the session ends as soon as the host closes the game.

A rented ETS2 dedicated server is the always-on variant of Convoy: the session keeps running permanently and everyone joins whenever they want — ideal for virtual trucking companies with regular convoy nights.

TruckersMP is an unofficial mod with hundreds of drivers on public servers — but without AI traffic and without your own rules. For private groups with their own mods, ProMods and password protection, the official dedicated server is the better choice.

How do I configure a Euro Truck Simulator 2 dedicated server?

The official SCS dedicated server is controlled by two files: server_config.sii (name, password, rules, ports) and the server_packages (map, DLCs, mods). The most important settings:

You define map, DLCs and mods in the game itself: enable the console (g_developer "1" and g_console "1" in config.cfg), run export_server_packages and upload the generated server_packages.sii and server_packages.dat via SFTP. Re-export after every mod or DLC change — the server itself needs neither DLCs nor mod files.

lobby_name: server name in the Convoy browser (max. 63 characters)
password: access protection for your private session
max_players: default 8 — more only works together with g_max_convoy_size on server and clients (up to 128, unofficial)
connection_dedicated_port 27015 / query_dedicated_port 27016: default ports, TCP and UDP
traffic / player_damage: toggle AI traffic and the damage model
force_speed_limiter: enforce the speed limiter for everyone
mods_optioning: allows optional mods that not every client needs to install
moderator_list: Steam IDs with admin rights for time and weather commands
server_logon_token: Steam GSLT so the server ID persists across restarts

ETS2 in 2026: Update 1.60, Nordic Horizons & Soul of Anatolia

Euro Truck Simulator 2 is still in active development: update 1.60 (June 2026) brought Game Radio, the new material system and the reworked rest mechanic; the 1.61 experimental beta is already testing the new multifunction display. Your server automatically loads the current stable version on every start.

The map keeps growing too: after Greece (December 2024) and Nordic Horizons (November 2025), Soul of Anatolia, Iceland and Isle of Ireland have been officially announced. Your server doesn't need the map DLCs — players without a DLC can still join and simply keep driving in the base map.

Last updated: July 2026

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