ATS: Installing Mods/DLCs on Your ATS Game Server

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Introduction

American Truck Simulator natively supports modding through the Steam Workshop, which is integrated directly into the game. This allows you to add a variety of mods to your game and your game server, alongside purchased DLCs. In this guide, we show you how to install mods first on your client and then on your ATS game server.

ATS: Installing Mods/DLCs on Your ATS Game Server

Adding Mods & DLCs

First, you need to find and select the mods and DLCs you want to use. You can do this in the game via the Mod Manager and DLC Browser options in the main menu.

Mods

You can find mods through the Mod Manager option in the main menu, which gives you easy access to the Steam Workshop.

After installing mods, make sure to move them into the Active Mods list using the arrows next to each mod.

Finally, confirm the changes and start the game in single-player mode.

DLCs

Your purchased DLCs can be found via the DLC Browser option in the main menu.

Here you can see all the DLCs you currently own and have installed on your client.

Exporting Server Packages

Once you have activated the mods and are ready in the game, you need to export your mods as server packages. To do this, you must open the in-game console, which is disabled by default.

To enable it, open the following directory and edit the config.cfg file:

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C:/Users/[your_user]/Documents/American Truck Simulator

In the file, find the line uset g_developer "0" and change it to uset g_developer "1" to enable developer mode. Also find the line uset g_console "0" and change it to uset g_console "1".

Restart your game, then you can open the console using one of the following keys depending on your keyboard layout:

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` OR ~ OR \

When ready, enter the following command in the console to export the server packages:

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export_server_packages

Two files will be created in your Documents/American Truck Simulator folder: server_packages.dat and server_packages.sii. These contain info about DLCs/mods and are needed in the next step.

Uploading Server Packages

After exporting the server packages for your mods, you need to upload them via FTP to your ATS game server. Use our FTP access guide if you need help connecting.

Then navigate to the main American Truck Simulator directory on your server. Upload both server package files to this folder. If the files already exist, simply overwrite them.

Tip

When modding, mods must be synchronized between client and server. If you connect to a server that has mods you don’t own, you will be prompted to download the missing mods.

Finally, restart your game server so the mods are automatically activated and installed. You have successfully installed mods on your ATS game server.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

First, select your mods via the Mod Manager in the main menu (Steam Workshop), activate them in the Active Mods list, then export them as server packages using the in-game developer console.

Open the config.cfg file at C:/Users/[your_user]/Documents/American Truck Simulator and change uset g_developer "0" to "1" and uset g_console "0" to "1". Then you can open the console with `, ~, or \ keys.

Use the DLC Browser option in the main menu to see all DLCs you currently own and have installed on your client.

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ATS: Installing Mods/DLCs on Your ATS Game Server

Introduction

Adding Mods & DLCs

Mods

DLCs

Exporting Server Packages

Uploading Server Packages

Frequently asked questions

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