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Add mods

Requirements

  • Access to the server folder (either via an SFTP connection or direct access to the server files)
    • The SFTP access data can be found in the overview of your game server.

Steps

  1. Open the mod manager in the game

    • Start American Truck Simulator.
    • Click on the Mod Manager in the main menu.
  2. Activate the desired mods

    • Select the mods you want to use on your server.
  3. Start the game

    • Start a game and click on "Drive" in the truck selection to enter the game world.
  4. Export the server data packets

    • Open the Console in the game (press ~ or `).
    • Enter the command "export_server_packages"
    • Then close the game.
  5. Upload the data packages to the server

    • Establish an SFTP connection to your server.
    • Navigate to the path ".local/share/American Truck Simulator".
    • Upload the files "server_packages.sii" and "server_packages.dat" from your local data folder to your server.
  6. Start the server and the game

    • Stop your server via the web interface.
    • Then start it again.
    • Then start the game.
  7. Check the functionality of the mods

    • Your mods should now work in the game.
    • Enjoy your gaming experience!

That's it! With these steps, you should be able to install and use mods on your American Truck Simulator server.