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How to add admins on an American Truck Simulator server

Adding admins to an American Truck Simulator server can help maintain order and ensure a positive gaming experience for all players. They can enforce server rules, manage player behavior, and resolve potential conflicts or issues. Admins can also assist with technical problems, such as restarting the server or updating game mods, and support players who need help with game-related issues. Note: Learn how to find the SteamID here. How to Add Admins on an American Truck Simulator Server 1. Login to the QuickHost Game Panel. 2. Stop the server. 3. On the left select Files. 4. Go to /home/container/.local/share/American Truck Simulator 5. Open server_config.sii 6. On the moderator_list: line, change 0 to the number of admins to be added. 7. Insert the following line to add an admin: moderator_list[0]: <SteamID> Increase the number within the brackets by 1 for each admin. (e.g. moderator_list[1]: <SteamID>) 8. On the bottom right select Save Content . 9. Start the server.

Last updated on Aug 19, 2024

How to change the server name and description on an American Truck Simulator server

Changing the server name and description on an American Truck Simulator server allows administrators to customize and personalize their server, making it more attractive and informative to potential players. A unique and descriptive server name can help the server stand out in the game's server list. At the same time, a detailed description can provide players with important information about the server's rules, gameplay style, and community. A Steam token is required for the server name to appear on the list of servers in-game. How to Change the Server Name and Description on an American Truck Simulator Server Server Name: 1. Login to the QuickHost Game Panel. 2. Stop the server. 3. On the left select Startup. 4. Under Server Name, rename to the preferred name. 5. Under Server Description, type the preferred Description.

Last updated on Aug 19, 2024

How to join an American Truck Simulator server

Joining an American Truck Simulator server offers a collaborative and immersive driving experience, allowing you to connect with other players and enhance the realism of your trucking adventures. It provides a community-driven environment where you can participate in convoys, roleplay scenarios, and shared goals. How to Join an American Truck Simulator Server (Search ID) 1. Login to the QuickHost Game Panel. 2. Start the server. 3. Go to the Terminal Tab. 4. Copy the Session search id. 5. Launch the game. 6. From the Convoys tab, choose Convoy Lobby. 7. Click Continue. 8. On the Search field, paste the Session search ID from Step 4. 9. Select the desired server. 10. Press the Join Convoy button. How to Join an American Truck Simulator Server (Server Name) 1. Generate a Steam Auth Token here. 2. Next to App ID, enter 270880. 3. Next to Memo, enter the desired note for the token. 4. Press the Create button. 5. Copy the Authentication Token. 6. Login to the QuickHost Game Panel. 7. Stop the server. 8. On the left select Startup. 9. On the Steam Auth Token field, paste the token from Step 5. 10. Take note of the server name. Learn how to change the server name here. 11. Start the server. 12. Launch the game. 13. From the Convoys tab, choose Convoy Lobby. 14. Click Continue. 15. On the Search field, paste the server name from Step 10. 16. Select the desired server. 17. Press the Join Convoy button.

Last updated on Aug 19, 2024

How to set a password on an American Truck Simulator server

Setting a password on an American Truck Simulator server helps to control who can join and play on the server. By requiring a password, server administrators can restrict access to trusted players or specific groups, preventing unwanted or malicious users from joining and disrupting the game. How to Set a Password on an American Truck Simulator Server 1. Login to the QuickHost Game Panel. 2. Stop the server. 3. On the left select Files. 4. Go to /home/container/.local/share/American Truck Simulator. 5. Open server_config.sii. 6. On the password: line, input the desired password. 7. Start the server.

Last updated on Aug 19, 2024

How to disable traffic on an American Truck Simulator server

One of American Truck Simulator's key features is navigating the road and avoiding collisions with other drivers. Traffic varies for each player and can spawn many drivers around players at once, which in some cases may become a burden when driving near other players. Server administrators can disable AI Traffic on servers, clearing the roads and making completing jobs significantly easier How to Disable Traffic on an American Truck Simulator Server 1. Login to the QuickHost Game Panel. 2. Stop the server. 3. On the left select Files. 4. Go to /home/container/.local/share/American Truck Simulator 5. Open server_config.sii 6. On the traffic: line, set to true or false. 7. On the bottom right select Save Content . 8. Start the server.

Last updated on Aug 19, 2024

How to duplicate a profile in American Truck Simulator

Duplicating a profile for American Truck Simulator can allow players to separate their progression with friends. This allows users to play with friends without worrying as much about finances and progression while keeping their already earned progress. How to Duplicate a Profile in American Truck Simulator 1. From the main menu, select Edit Profile. 2. Ensure that Use Steam Cloud is unchecked, then choose Apply. 3. Return to the main menu and choose Manage Profiles. 4. Choose New Profile and go through the creation wizard. Take note of the Profile Name. 5. Make sure to leave Use Steam Cloud unchecked. 6. Load into the game with the new profile, then Save and Exit. 7. With the game closed, open the Run Menu by pressing the Windows + R Key. 8. Enter the following: Documents\American Truck Simulator\profiles And choose OK. 9. Open the profile to be copied, they can be sorted in order of Recently Modified. 10. Open a new File Explorer window and open the profile created in step 4. 11. Delete the contents of the newly created profile. Make sure this is the correct profile. 12. Return to the other profile folder and Copy all the files. 13. Paste the files into the empty profile. 14. The profile.sii file must be decrypted for editing using SII_Decrypt. (This is a trusted tool in the ATS community) 15. Extract SII_Decrypt into an empty folder. 16. Decrypt the profile.sii file by dragging it onto SII_Decrypt.exe . 17. No window will appear and the file will be automatically decrypted. Open the decrypted file with a text editor. 18. Navigate to the profile_name section. 19. Change the name to the Profile Name created in Step 4. Then save the file with Ctrl + S. 20. The newly duplicated profile will be available from the main menu.

Last updated on Aug 19, 2024

How to enable in-menu ghosting on an American Truck Simulator Server

American Truck Simulator servers have multiple options for configuring and customizing the gameplay. By enabling options such as in-menu ghosting, players can safely browse through their menus while out on the road without having to worry about other players or AI Traffic running into them. How to Disable Traffic on an American Truck Simulator Server 1. Login to the QuickHost Game Panel. 2. Stop the server. 3. On the left select Files. 4. Go to /home/container/.local/share/American Truck Simulator 5. Select server_config.sii 6. Navigate to the in_menu_ghosting: line. 7. Change the text after in-menu_ghosting to true . 8. On the bottom right select Save Content. 9. Start the server. 10. If everything is working, the in game chat will display this message when entering a menu.

Last updated on Aug 19, 2024

How to enable the developer console on American Truck Simulator

American Truck Simulator has the option to enable the developer console. This is extremely useful for Installing Mods and other helpful console-only commands. In addition to exporting mod profiles, players can utilize a 'free cam' or developer camera' to freely move their camera in the space, which makes things like lining up trailers or making tricky turns much more manageable. The developer console also provides an extremely convenient method for administrators to change specific server settings. How to Enable the Developer Console on American Truck Simulator 1. Open the File Explorer and find the following file path: [User]/Documents/American Truck Simulator . 2. Open the config.cfg file with a text editor. 3. Navigate to the uset g_developer line. 4. Set g_developer to 1 . 5. Locate the uset g_console line. 6. Set g_console to 1 , then, save the document with Ctrl + S. 7. The developer console can be accessed in-game by pressing the Backtick (`) key.

Last updated on Aug 19, 2024

How to install mods on an American Truck Simulator server

American Truck Simulator has many mods available from the community. These mods are easily acquired from the Steam workshop and can be added to servers by exporting the required profiles. While exporting this file requires the Developer Console, players can otherwise install mods to servers hassle-free. By adding mods to a server, players can purchase new custom vehicles, enjoy various mod features, and much more, greatly expanding the server's gameplay. How to Install Mods on an American Truck Simulator Server 1. Ensure the desired mods are loaded through the in-game Mod Manager. 2. Select a profile and start driving with the mods enabled. 3. Open the Developer Console and enter the following: export_server_packages . 4. The console will report that the mods have been exported. 5. Open the File Explorer and find the following file path: [User]/Documents/American Truck Simulator . 6. Locate the server_packages.dat and server_packages.sii files. Then, minimize the folder for later use. 7. Login to the QuickHost Game Panel. 8. Stop the server. 9. On the left select Files. 10. Find the following directory: /.local/share/American Truck Simulator . 11. Delete the server_package files on the server if there is any. 12. Upload the server_packages files from the local folder from step 6. 13. Start the server. 14. Modded Vehicles can be acquired by going to Services > Truck Dealers. 15. From the Truck Dealer, choose Access Mod Dealer. 16. Any modded vehicles will be available for purchase here.

Last updated on Aug 20, 2024

How to set a welcome message on an American Truck Simulator server

American Truck Simulator servers are a great way to welcome like-minded drivers and host large groups of players. By setting a welcome message on a server, users can inform their players about server info like custom radio stations and Discord links or simply welcome any players who join. How to Set a Welcome Message on an American Truck Simulator Server 1. Login to the QuickHost Game Panel. 2. Stop the server. 3. On the left select Files. 4. Go to /home/container/.local/share/American Truck Simulator. 5. Open server_config.sii. 6. On the welcome_message: line, input the desired message. 7. Once finished editing, choose Save Content. 8. Start the server. 9. The message will be displayed in the in-game chat.

Last updated on Aug 20, 2024