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title: How to Install Mods on your American Truck Simulator
description: How to install mods on your American Truck Simulator.
source: "https://nodecraft.com/support/games/american-truck-simulator/how-to-install-mods-on-your-american-truck-simulator"
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published: "2025-11-25T19:47:42.769Z"
updated: "2025-11-25T19:47:42.735Z"
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# How to Install Mods on your American Truck Simulator

How to install mods on your American Truck Simulator.

**American Truck Simulator (ATS)** supports a wide variety of mods that can add new trucks, vehicles, environments, and gameplay features to enhance your multiplayer experience.

By exporting and importing mod packages, server moderators can ensure all players have the same mods installed. When joining your server, players will automatically be prompted to download the required content, keeping everyone in sync.

## Load Mods in the Game

1. Launch **American Truck Simulator** on your PC.
2. Go to the **Mod Manager** and enable all the desired mods you want to use on your server.
3. Select your active profile and start driving with the mods enabled to confirm they are working correctly.

## Export Mod Packages

1. Open the **Developer Console** in-game.

  **Note: If you haven’t enabled the Developer Console, you can do so by editing the config.cfg file in your Documents folder and setting g\_developer and g\_console to 1.**
2. Type the following command into the console and press **Enter**: `export_server_packages`
3. The console will confirm that the mods have been successfully exported.

## Locate the Exported Files

1. Open **File Explorer** and navigate to: `[User]/Documents/American Truck Simulator`
2. Locate the following files:

  - `server_packages.dat`
  - `server_packages.sii`
3. Keep this folder open or minimize it for the next step.

## Upload the Files to Your Nodecraft Server

1. Log in to your **Nodecraft Dashboard**.
2. Select your **American** **Truck Simulator** server.
3. **Stop** the server before making any file changes.
4. Go to the **File Manager** tab.
5. Navigate to the following directory: `/.local/share/Euro Truck Simulator 2`
6. Delete any existing `server_packages.dat` and `server_packages.sii` files.
7. Upload the two files you exported earlier from your local machine.
8. Once uploaded, **Start** the server to apply the new configuration.

## Access Modded Vehicles

1. Join your ATS server as normal.
2. Visit **Truck Dealers** in-game.
3. Choose **Access Mod Dealer**.
4. Any modded vehicles you’ve added will now appear for purchase and use.

## Troubleshooting

If your mods are not appearing or the server fails to load properly, try the following:

- **Confirm mods are enabled** in the in-game Mod Manager before exporting. Disabled mods will not transfer.
- **Check file paths:** Ensure the uploaded `server_packages.dat` and `server_packages.sii` files are in the correct directory on the server (`/.local/share/American Truck Simulator`).
- **Keep mods consistent:** All players joining the server must have the same mods installed locally. Mismatched mod versions can cause connection issues.
- **Re-export if needed:** If new mods are added later, repeat the export and upload process to update the server package.
- **Restart your server:** Restarting ensures the new mod data is loaded correctly.
- **Check mod compatibility:** Some mods may not support multiplayer convoy mode. Try removing recently added mods if issues persist.

## Conclusion

Installing mods on your **American Truck Simulator** server allows you to customize your convoy experience with new vehicles, features, and gameplay enhancements. By exporting your mod packages and uploading them to your Nodecraft server, you ensure all players share the same setup for a smooth, synced multiplayer session.

If issues arise, double-check file paths, confirm mod compatibility, and restart your server. Once configured correctly, you’ll be ready to hit the road with your favorite custom content!