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Host a Euro Truck Simulator 2 Dedicated Server

Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! Host multiplayer convoy servers with dozens of cities to explore. Supports AI traffic, speed limiters, player damage, and mod configurations.

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RequirementsSetup GuideInstallation

Hardware Requirements

Here's what you need to run a Euro Truck Simulator 2 dedicated server.

Economy

Small convoy, up to 8 players

CPU0.25 cores
RAM1 GB
Storage5 GB

Standard

Medium convoy, up to 32 players with AI traffic

CPU0.5 cores
RAM2 GB
Storage5 GB

Pro

Large convoy, 64+ players with full AI traffic

CPU1 core
RAM4 GB
Storage5 GB

Start hosting from your own computer

Run a Euro Truck Simulator 2 server on your desktop, laptop, VPS, or dedicated machine — GameCP automates Docker setup, resource allocation, and Euro Truck Simulator 2 configuration instantly. Automatic port forwarding means your friends can connect without touching your router. Start local, scale to a VPS when you're ready.

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Setup in 4 Steps

Skip the manual SteamCMD installation, port forwarding, and systemd configuration. Install on your own computer and start hosting instantly.

Step 01

Create a GameCP Account

Sign up for free at gamecp.com. No credit card required. Your dashboard is ready in seconds.

GameCP gives you a full control panel with Docker containerization, file management, automatic port forwarding, and automatic updates — all built in.

Step 02

Connect Your Hardware

Install GameCP on your own desktop, laptop, VPS, or dedicated machine. One-line install — no SSH expertise needed.

GameCP installs Docker, configures networking, and sets up automatic port forwarding so your friends can connect instantly. Start hosting from your own PC and scale to a VPS later. Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Step 03

Deploy Euro Truck Simulator 2

Select "Euro Truck Simulator 2" from the template library and hit deploy. GameCP handles SteamCMD (App ID: 1948160), ports, startup commands, and all configuration automatically.

Uses the steamcmd:debian image. Everything is configured out of the box. ~5 GB storage.

Step 04

Start Playing

Hit start and share your server address. Automatic port forwarding handles the rest — no router config needed.

GameCP monitors your server health and provides live logs from your browser. Your friends connect using the address GameCP gives you.

The Manual Way vs. GameCP

Manual Setup

  • ✗Install SteamCMD manually
  • ✗Configure 2+ firewall ports and router settings
  • ✗Write systemd service files
  • ✗SSH into server to edit configs
  • ✗Requires a VPS or dedicated server
  • ✗30-60 minutes if experienced

With GameCP

  • One-click SteamCMD install
  • Automatic port forwarding — no router config
  • Host from your own PC, VPS, or dedicated server
  • Docker container with auto-restart
  • Visual config editor in browser
  • Under 5 minutes total

Under the Hood

The full manual process to host a Euro Truck Simulator 2 dedicated server on a VPS. Or install GameCP on your own computer and skip all of this.

Step 1

Configure & Prepare

Set your server settings, then install Docker, SteamCMD, and pull the Euro Truck Simulator 2 container image.

Server ConfigurationEdit values to update all commands
terminal
# Update system and install Docker
sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y docker.io
sudo systemctl enable --now docker

# Create game server directory
sudo mkdir -p /opt/gameserver

# Install SteamCMD
sudo mkdir -p /opt/steamcmd
curl -sqL "https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steamcmd_linux.tar.gz" | sudo tar zxvf - -C /opt/steamcmd

# Server configuration
export LOBBY_NAME="${SERVER_NAME}"
export MAX_PLAYERS="8"
export SHOW_SERVER="true"
export FRIENDS_ONLY="false"
export PLAYER_DAMAGE="true"
export TRAFFIC="true"
export FORCE_SPEED_LIMITER="false"
export NAME_TAGS="true"
export HIDE_COLLIDING="true"
export MAX_VEHICLES_TOTAL="100"
export MAX_AI_VEHICLES_PLAYER="50"
export MAX_AI_VEHICLES_PLAYER_SPAWN="50"
export MODS_OPTIONING="false"
export AUTO_UPDATE="1"

# Pull the container image
docker pull ghcr.io/ptero-eggs/steamcmd:debian
Step 2

Install Server Files via SteamCMD

Download the Euro Truck Simulator 2 dedicated server using Steam App ID 1948160.

terminal
# Download Euro Truck Simulator 2 server files (App ID: 1948160)
/opt/steamcmd/steamcmd.sh \
  +force_install_dir /opt/gameserver \
  +login anonymous \
  +app_update 1948160 validate \
  +quit
Step 3

Open Firewall Ports

Euro Truck Simulator 2 requires 2 ports to be open for game traffic and queries.

terminal
sudo ufw allow 27015/both
sudo ufw allow 27016/udp
27015/BOTH(PORT)27016/UDP(QUERY_PORT)
Step 4

Launch the Server

Start the Euro Truck Simulator 2 server using the configuration from Step 1.

Create the startup script

terminal
# Create the startup script
cat > /opt/gameserver/start.sh << 'EOF'
CONFIG_DIR=".local/share/Euro Truck Simulator 2"
mkdir -p ""

# Generate server_config.sii with current env vars
cat > "/server_config.sii" << CONFIGEOF
SiiNunit
{
server_config : _nameless.54e.4440 {
lobby_name: ""
description: ""
welcome_message: ""
password: ""
max_players: 8
max_vehicles_total: 100
max_ai_vehicles_player: 50
max_ai_vehicles_player_spawn: 50_SPAWN}
connection_virtual_port: 100
query_virtual_port: 101
connection_dedicated_port: 27015
query_dedicated_port: 27016
server_logon_token: ""
player_damage: true
traffic: true
hide_in_company: false
hide_colliding: true
force_speed_limiter: false
mods_optioning: false
timezones: 0
service_no_collision: false
in_menu_ghosting: false
name_tags: true
friends_only: false
show_server: true
moderator_list: 0
}

}
CONFIGEOF

echo 'Config generated.'

# Download server_packages.sii if missing
PACKAGE_FILE="/server_packages.sii"
if [ ! -f "" ]; then
echo 'Downloading default server_packages.sii...'
curl -sSL -o "" https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ptero-eggs/game-eggs/main/truck-simulator/euro-truck-simulator2/ets2-files/server_packages.sii
fi

# Download server_packages.dat if missing
DATA_FILE="/server_packages.dat"
if [ ! -f "" ]; then
echo 'Downloading default server_packages.dat...'
curl -sSL -o "" https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ptero-eggs/game-eggs/main/truck-simulator/euro-truck-simulator2/ets2-files/server_packages.dat
fi

./bin/linux_x64/eurotrucks2_server
EOF
chmod +x /opt/gameserver/start.sh

Run the container

terminal
docker run -d \
  --name euro-truck-simulator-2-server \
  -p 27015:27015/both \
  -p 27016:27016/udp \
  -e LOBBY_NAME="${SERVER_NAME}" \
  -e MAX_PLAYERS="8" \
  -e SHOW_SERVER="true" \
  -e FRIENDS_ONLY="false" \
  -e PLAYER_DAMAGE="true" \
  -e TRAFFIC="true" \
  -e FORCE_SPEED_LIMITER="false" \
  -e NAME_TAGS="true" \
  -e HIDE_COLLIDING="true" \
  -e MAX_VEHICLES_TOTAL="100" \
  -e MAX_AI_VEHICLES_PLAYER="50" \
  -e MAX_AI_VEHICLES_PLAYER_SPAWN="50" \
  -e MODS_OPTIONING="false" \
  -e AUTO_UPDATE="1" \
  -v /opt/gameserver:/opt/gameserver \
  -w /opt/gameserver \
  ghcr.io/ptero-eggs/steamcmd:debian \
  ./start.sh

Or skip all of this

GameCP automates every step above: Docker, SteamCMD, port forwarding, startup, and config. Install on your own PC and deploy a Euro Truck Simulator 2 server in under 5 minutes.

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