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ATS & ETS2 truck sim guides.
Dedicated server ports, server_config.sii, server_packages, Steam tokens, and convoy troubleshooting for American and Euro Truck Simulator.
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ATS & ETS2 Ports Explained (27015 / 27016)
Open TCP+UDP 27015–27016 for SCS dedicated servers; virtual ports 100–101 do not need forwarding.
Open guide →How to Generate server_packages for ATS/ETS2
Use in-game export_server_packages, then upload server_packages.sii/.dat so the dedicated server can start.
Open guide →How to Start an ATS or ETS2 Server on Chapter22
First boot on Pterodactyl: pick ATS vs ETS2, confirm session name, and get drivers into convoy.
Open guide →Steam Game Server Login Token for ATS/ETS2
Create a persistent logon token (ATS app 270880 / ETS2 227300) and place it in server_config.sii.
Open guide →server_config.sii Explained (ATS/ETS2 Dedicated)
Name, password, player limit, ports, moderators, and traffic flags in server_config.sii.
Open guide →ATS/ETS2 Server Not Showing in Session Browser
Fix list visibility: 27015/27016 TCP+UDP, token, packages mismatch, and search-by-ID fallback.
Open guide →How to Join an ATS/ETS2 Convoy Dedicated Server
Session browser vs Server ID search when NAT/list visibility fails—what to send your VTC.
Open guide →Mods & DLCs on an ATS/ETS2 Dedicated Server
Keep client and server packages in sync; optional mods flags; avoid broken convoy desync.
Open guide →Pterodactyl Basics for Truck Sim Admins
Console, files, schedules, and restarts for ATS/ETS2 community servers.
Open guide →ATS vs ETS2 Hosting: Same Panel, Different World
When to run American vs Euro Truck on Chapter22—same Pterodactyl platform, separate game binaries.
Open guide →Backup ATS/ETS2 Server Config Before Events
Snapshot server_config.sii + packages before big VTC nights or map/DLC updates.
Open guide →Truck Sim Server Performance & Player Limits
SCS convoy limits, AI traffic cost, and when a $10 Chapter22 box is enough for your crew.
Open guide →Hosting that matches the workload
Game servers and web hosting.
Use these operator guides on your own infrastructure, or run communities on Chapter22 game hosting and sites on Chapter22 web hosting.