How to Host ETS2 Dedicated Server on Windows VPS

This guide shows you how to host a 24/7 Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) convoy server on a Windows VPS using SteamCMD.

🔓 Prerequisite: Enable Developer Console

To extract server files, you'll need to enable the developer console in ETS2. Follow this guide:

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Download and extract SteamCMD:

Instead of typing commands manually, create a update_server.bat file to automatically install or update your ETS2 dedicated server.

📝 Use Notepad++ to create and edit the file. It’s a powerful and free text editor.

📝 In the same folder as steamcmd.exe, create a new text file named:

update_server.bat

📄 Paste the following into the file:

@echo off steamcmd +login anonymous +force_install_dir C:\ETS2Server +app_update 1948160 validate +quit

▶️ Then just double-click update_server.bat anytime you want to install or update your server!

In ETS2, open the console (~) and type:

export_server_packages

This creates server_packages.dat and server_packages.sii inside:

C:\\Users\\YOURNAME\\Documents\\Euro Truck Simulator 2

Copy both files to your Windows VPS in:

C:\\ETS2Server

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Edit this config file:

C:\\ETS2Server\\server_config.sii

server_name: "SkullGamer69 Convoy" server_password: "" max_players: 8 welcome_message: "Welcome to the highway!" ...

Allow these ports through Windows Firewall:

Run this executable:

C:\\ETS2Server\\bin\\win_x64\\eurotrucks2_server.exe

Wait for Session running. to confirm it’s running.

To give someone moderator access (kick, ban, control features), follow these steps:

Open your server_config.sii file located in C:\\Documents\Euro Truck Simulator 2.
Add the following line under your server settings:

moderator_list[]: "steamID64"

💡 Replace steamID64 with the Steam 64-bit ID of the player you want to give moderator rights to.

To find a SteamID64, visit: steamid.io