Summary
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. Log in to the BisectHosting Games panel.
8. Stop the server.
9. Go to the Files tab.
10. Find the following directory: /.local/share/American Truck Simulator
.
11. Delete the server_package
files on the server.
12. Upload the server_packages
files from the local folder.
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.