Euro Truck Simulator 2: Multiplayer Guide (Step-by-step+Save Editing)

First, you need to set up your game proper, before you can get TruckersMP.

1. install Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam (if you haven’t already)
2. downgrade if necessary (see: How to downgrade your game[truckersmp.com])
   1. right click Euro Truck Simulator 2 in Steam
   2. click Properties…
   3. go to BETAS
   4. select the version (e.g.: temporary_1_39 – 1.39.x for incompatible mods)
3. create new profile (a clean profile is recommended for multiplayer)
   1. launch game
   2. Manage Profiles
   3. New Profile
   4. uncheck Use Steam Cloud (optional) Save Editing
   5. recommended options
      • Keyboard
      • Simple Automatic
      • Headquarter Selection:
        (select a central location, but avoid these cities and the surrounding areas if you don’t like heavy traffic)
        • Calais – France
        • Dover – United Kingdom
        • Le Havre – France
        • Southampton – United Kingdom
4. complete the tutorial (optional)
5. exit the game when you are done (this creates a new autosave)

To get TruckersMP, you will need to create an account[truckersmp.com]
Before registering, look through this checklist:

• you must have a copy of Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam
• make sure, that your steam profile is public (this is necessary to verify your game and DLC)
  • go to Steam > Profile > Edit Profile > Privacy Settings >
  • My profile: Public
  • Game details: Public
  • uncheck Always keep my total playtime private even if users can see my game details.
• you must have played more than 2 hours of the game
• you should have a reliable and strong internet connection
• troubleshooting: Issues with registering games or signing up[truckersmp.com]

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1. Follow the Installation Guide[truckersmp.com]
2. Download and unzip the TruckersMP Launcher
3. Run the installation

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1. launch Steam
2. start the TruckersMP Launcher
3. install updates if necessary
4. Launch ETS2
5. log in and select a server
6. use your multiplayer profile when playing TruckersMP to avoid conflicts
   • see how to set up a profile in

   Basic Setup

7. follow the rules, and have fun!
   • rules:

   Official TruckersMP Rules[truckersmp.com]

Recommended gameplay setting for multiplayer (change these from the default)

• Fatigue simulation: OFF
  • Time on the server runs differently from the normal game and as a result, the fatigue simulation will be unreliable.
• Traffic offence: OFF
  • You can ignore some traffic laws when there are no other drivers around; however, moderators will take action against Reckless Driving.
  • Drive safe!
• Random road events: 0
  • controlled by the server
• Detours: 0
  • controlled by the server
• Truck speed limiter: OFF
  • controlled by the server

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Official guide: Commands, Keybinds & Settings[truckersmp.com]
(These can not be modified at the time of writing this guide.)

• [Y] – Used to open the chat menu, use [ENTER] to send your message.
• [X] – Used to activate the CB Radio (voice chat), release to stop talking.
• [TAB] – Used to show the nearby players, report, settings and previous players.
  • click the

  right mouse button

  •  to enable/disable

  mouse cursor

• [,] – Used to change to a lower CB channel.
• [.] – Used to change to a higher CB channel.
• [F9] – Used to disable chat.
• [F11] – Used to disable nametags and the [TAB] menu.

If you don’t see any jobs in-game, you may have to reset the economy.
(detailed guide: Reset Economy for Jobs[forum.truckersmp.com])

1. enable the developer console (see: Developer Console)
2. in game, press the tilde (~) key to open the console
3. type in this command, and press Enter

   g_force_economy_reset 1

    

4. close the console with the tilde (~) key
5. save, and restart the game
6. open the console and reset the command

   g_force_economy_reset 0

    

7. close the console, and look for jobs again

Get free money, unlock skills and truck parts

Option One:

1. download and install TS SaveEditor Tool[forum.scssoft.com]
2. give yourself skills, experience, money, and more (see Note 2. for recommendations)

Option Two:

1. download and extract SII_Decrypt (any format) zip[drive.google.com] to a new folder
   • keep this open for later
2. go to the game folder in Documents
   %userprofile%\Documents\Euro Truck Simulator 2\
3. create decrypt.bat (this will convert the saves in this folder to plain text)
   1. create decrypt.txt in the same folder where SII_Decrypt (any format).exe is
   2. open with text editor
   3. insert the below code

echo off
"SII_Decrypt (any format).exe" game.sii game.sii
"SII_Decrypt (any format).exe" info.sii info.sii
"SII_Decrypt (any format).exe" profile.sii profile.sii
exit

1. 1. save, and close the editor
   2. rename decrypt.txt to decrypt.bat
2. go to your saves:
   %userprofile%\Documents\Euro Truck Simulator 2\profiles\[YOUR_PROFILE]\save\autosave
   • The profile name will be replaced with random letters and numbers. Find the relevant profile by Date Modified.
3. copy game.sii from the save folder to the save editor folder
4. run decrypt.bat
5. open game.sii with text editor
6. find the first line containing experience_points and change it’s value (see the Notes below)
   • Level 16 (unlock every job)
     experience_points: 27699
   • Level 30 (unlock all parts)
     experience_points: 103699
   • Level 36 (unlock all skills)
     experience_points: 140499
7. find and change the value of money_account (recommended: 1000000)
8. save, and close the editor
9. copy game.sii back to your save folder: \profiles\[YOUR_PROFILE]\save\autosave
10. for more information, visit: save editing tutorial[forum.truckersmp.com]

If you want to edit your save file later, just repeat these steps:

1. copy the correct game.sii from %userprofile%\Documents\Euro Truck Simulator 2\profiles\… to the save editor folder
2. run decrypt.bat
3. open game.sii with a text editor
   • experience: first line containing: experience_points
   • money: money_account
4. save, and close the editor
5. copy the file back to the original folder