# Setting Up an ETS2 Multiplayer Server

> Set up a Euro Truck Simulator 2 multiplayer server: Convoy vs. TruckersMP, DLCs, mods and convoy tips.

**Short answer:** Not strictly, but players without a DLC can't drive into DLC areas. For the best experience, matching DLCs are recommended.

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| Game | ETS2 |
| Category | Multiplayer |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Reading time | 7 min |
| Last updated | 2026-02-19 |
| Language | en |
| Source | https://agrarchaoten.com/en/guides/ets2-server-einrichten |
| Other language | https://agrarchaoten.com/guides/ets2-server-einrichten |

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## Contents

- [ETS2 multiplayer overview](https://agrarchaoten.com/en/guides/ets2-server-einrichten#ueberblick)
- [Convoy vs. TruckersMP](https://agrarchaoten.com/en/guides/ets2-server-einrichten#conveyor-vs-truckers)
- [Setting up the server](https://agrarchaoten.com/en/guides/ets2-server-einrichten#einrichten)
- [DLCs and compatibility](https://agrarchaoten.com/en/guides/ets2-server-einrichten#dlcs)
- [Mods on the server](https://agrarchaoten.com/en/guides/ets2-server-einrichten#mods)
- [Tips](https://agrarchaoten.com/en/guides/ets2-server-einrichten#tipps)

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## ETS2 Multiplayer Server — Across Europe's Roads Together

With your own Euro Truck Simulator 2 server (via TruckersMP or Convoy) you can haul freight across Europe together with your friends. Your own rules, your own routes, your own pace.

In this guide we show you how to set up your ETS2 multiplayer server and adjust the most important settings.

**Important:** ETS2 multiplayer works via **TruckersMP** (free, large-scale multiplayer) or via the official **Convoy multiplayer** (since update 1.50). For a dedicated server you need a game server host like [Agrar Chaoten](https://agrarchaoten.com/gameserver/ets2).

## Convoy vs. TruckersMP — the Difference

| Feature | Convoy (official) | TruckersMP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Player count | Up to 8 players | Hundreds per server |
| Mods | ✓ Full support | ⚠ Limited |
| Dedicated server | ✓ Yes | ✗ TruckersMP servers only |
| DLCs required | Same DLCs recommended | Not mandatory |
| Private server | ✓ Yes | ⚠ Patreon only |

## Setting Up the Server — Step by Step

**1. Order and start your server**

Order your ETS2 server at [Agrar Chaoten](https://agrarchaoten.com/gameserver/ets2). After setup you'll receive login credentials for the web interface.

**2. Adjust the server configuration**

You'll find the server config in the web interface. The most important settings:

**3. Game speed & time zone**

Set the time scaling. The default is real time, but you can speed up the in-game clock for faster day-night cycles.

**4. Invite your friends**

Share the server IP or the name from the server list. All players need the same game version and ideally the same DLCs.

## DLCs and Compatibility

ETS2 has numerous map DLCs (Scandinavia, Italia, Iberia, etc.). For multiplayer the rules are:

- Players **without** a DLC cannot drive into DLC regions
- The server loads all regions — players without the DLC are stopped at the border
- For the best experience, all players should own the **same DLCs**

## Mods on Your ETS2 Server

Mods can be used in Convoy multiplayer — but all players must have the same mods installed:

- **Truck mods:** New vehicles and tuning parts
- **Map mods:** ProMods, Rusmap — massively expand the game world
- **Sound mods:** More realistic engine and ambient sounds
- **Trailer mods:** New trailers and cargo

**Important:** All players must have exactly the same mods in the same version, otherwise connection errors will occur.

## Tips for the Best Convoy

**Start a shared company:** Create a haulage company in-game and work on jobs together.

**Use voice chat:** Discord or TeamSpeak make the convoy far more fun than text chat alone.

**ProMods recommended:** The popular map expansion ProMods nearly doubles the game world and is free.

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## Frequently asked questions

**Q: Do all players need the same DLCs?**
A: Not strictly, but players without a DLC can't drive into DLC areas. For the best experience, matching DLCs are recommended.

**Q: What's the difference between Convoy and TruckersMP?**
A: Convoy is the official multiplayer (up to 8 players, mods possible). TruckersMP is a community mod with hundreds of players per server.

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## About this guide

This guide was written by Agrar Chaoten — a German game server host specialising in ETS2.
Rent a server: https://agrarchaoten.com/gameserver

*Source: https://agrarchaoten.com/en/guides/ets2-server-einrichten*
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