How to Export and Upload Server Packages for Your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Server

This is the step that trips up almost everyone setting up a Euro Truck Simulator 2 server for the first time: the files server_packages.sii and server_packages.dat aren't something you configure by hand. They have to be generated by running a command inside the game itself, and they're what tells your server which map, DLC, and mods to actually load.

Skip this step, or forget to redo it after a change, and your server can boot with the wrong map data entirely or reject players whose setup doesn't match. Here's how to generate the files and get them onto your server.

Step 1: Enabling The Developer Console

The export command is only accessible through the developer console. If you don't already have it enabled, open the config.cfg file in your Documents/Euro Truck Simulator 2 folder and add the following two lines:

uset g_developer "1"
uset g_console "1"

Save the file and launch the game — the console will now be available anytime you press the ~ key.

Step 2: Exporting Your Server Packages

With the console enabled, you're ready to generate a fresh set of package files that match your current mod list, DLC, and game version.

1. Launch Euro Truck Simulator 2 and load into your convoy or a single-player session so a map is active.
2. Press the ~ key to open the developer console.
3. Type export_server_packages and press Enter. The console will confirm the export was successful.
4. Open your Documents/Euro Truck Simulator 2 folder. You'll find two freshly generated files there: server_packages.sii and server_packages.dat. Keep this folder open — you'll need both files in the next step.

Step 3: Uploading The Files Via FTP

Your MintServers panel provides FTP credentials for your server, found in the Overview tab. Connect with any FTP client, such as FileZilla, using that host, port, username, and password.

1. Log into your MintServers panel and click the Stop button to shut down your server, if it isn't already.
2. Open your FTP client and connect using the credentials from your panel's Overview tab.
3. Navigate to the following folder:
📁 server (or your main server directory)
📁 .local
📁 share
📁 Euro Truck Simulator 2
📄 server_config.sii
📄 server_packages.sii (replace with your exported file)
📄 server_packages.dat (replace with your exported file)
4. Delete the existing server_packages.sii and server_packages.dat, then drag the two files you just exported into their place.
5. Disconnect from FTP, then head back to the Console tab in your panel and click Start.

Remember that every player still needs matching mods installed locally — exporting and uploading only syncs your server's side of the setup. See our guide on adding mods to your Euro Truck Simulator 2 server for the full rundown on keeping everyone's mod list in sync.

Every time your mods, DLC, or game version changes, repeat Steps 2 and 3 to keep your server current. If your server doesn't reflect your changes after uploading, double-check you replaced both files and that the server was stopped during the transfer. If you're still stuck, open a support ticket and we'll help you track it down.

Running an American Truck Simulator server instead? See our matching guide: how to export and upload server packages for your American Truck Simulator server. Need to add mods or moderators first? Check out our guides on adding mods and adding moderators to your Euro Truck Simulator 2 server.