ETS2's Convoy mode can run on a dedicated server so your drivers always find the same session. You need a Steam server token, then export server_packages.sii and server_packages.dat from the game (they describe your DLC and mods) and upload them. Settings live in server_config.sii.
What you need
ETS2 on PC to export the packages, a free Steam server token (steamcommunity.com/dev/managegameservers, app ID 227300) and 2 to 4 GB of memory.
Steps
- Pick a plan on the Euro Truck Simulator 2 server page (Apprentice Eco, 3-day free trial without a card). In Settings > Server set the lobby name and Steam token, start once, stop.
- On your PC, in
Documents\Euro Truck Simulator 2\config.cfgsetuset g_console "1", launch ETS2 with the profile and mods of the convoy, open the console (key ~) and typeexport_server_packages. - In Files, upload both generated files into the server data folder, replacing the existing ones.
- Edit
server_config.sii:
lobby_name: "Convoy"
password: "secret"
max_players: 8
max_vehicles_total: 100- Start the server. Players choose Convoy > Join a convoy with the same mods.
Redo the export each time you add a DLC or mod.
Troubleshooting
- Missing or different packages: the player lacks the same DLC or mods; redo the export.
- Not listed: check the token and that the server finished starting.
FAQ
How many players? The default is 8. Some hosts advertise more by raising max_players, but SCS does not guarantee it.
American Truck Simulator? Same method with ATS's app ID.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 server, 3-day free trial.