How to generate server packages for your Euro Truck Simulator 2 server

An ETS2 server does not know which map, DLC and mods to run until you tell it. That information lives in server_packages.sii and server_packages.dat, and both files are produced by your own copy of the game.

1. Turn on the developer console

1. On your PC, open config.cfg in your Documents folder for Euro Truck Simulator 2.
2. Set uset g_developer "1" and uset g_console "1".
3. Save the file.

2. Load the profile the server should mirror

1. Start the game.
2. Enable exactly the map DLC and mods you want the server to run.
3. Load into the world, not just the main menu.

3. Export

1. Press ~ to open the console.
2. Type export_server_packages and press Enter.
3. The game writes server_packages.sii and server_packages.dat into your Euro Truck Simulator 2 folder in Documents.

4. Upload both files

1. Stop the server in the Game Panel.
2. Open the Files tab and upload both files next to server_config.sii, replacing the existing pair.
3. Start the server and watch the console as it loads them.

5. Rules that save you a ticket

• Everyone joining needs the same map DLC the packages were exported with.
• Add or remove a DLC or mod and you must export and upload again. The server will not notice on its own.
• Export again after a game update. The files are tied to the game version.
• Upload both files. Sending only the .sii is the most common mistake.

If the server refuses to start after an upload, put the previous pair back and open a ticket with the console output.