Installation & Launcher

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Last update: 02 May 2023 20:26 UTC
Short link to this article: https://truckersmp.com/index.php/kb/19

Starting TruckersMP can require some additional steps after we've updated our client or added new content.

Note: TruckersMP has two available launchers to choose from. The newest of which was introduced in November 2022. The following information relates to this launcher.

Installing for the first time

If you're a new player and wish to download TruckersMP for the first time, simply follow the steps below.

Step 1: Download the TruckersMP Launcher from https://truckersmp.com/download.

Note: You must be logged in to download.

Step 2: Run the Installation file titled TruckersMP-Setup.exe

Launcher updates

If you’re playing again after we have provided you with an update, your launcher will look very similar to this. Destination Path

Click the “Download Updates” button and give it a few minutes to download all the required files to run. Depending on the content, downloads can take some time.

Once the launcher has finished downloading all the new files, the “Play” button in the bottom right will turn red. Please ensure you have the correct game selected via the menu in the bottom middle.

Common Launcher Problems

Could not find the game installation path(s)?

Step 1: If the launcher doesn’t automatically set your game installation path(s) as seen with an error message here:

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Step 2: You can change the path(s) manually in the settings menu as seen here:

Destination Path

(Tip: You can find the game installation directory by following this instruction: Go to Steam Library → Right click on the game → Properties → Local Files → Browse)

Step 3: Upon successfully updating the paths the ‘path to game directory’ tick box will turn green as seen here:

Destination Path

(Note: You do not have to use the same drive as listed in the example images.)

If you encounter any other issues during the installation or update process, check out our Technical Issues section.

If your particular issue is not included in this list, please contact the Support team via the relevant guide within that section.

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Installation & Launcher

Installing for the first time

Step 1: Download the TruckersMP Launcher from https://truckersmp.com/download.

Step 2: Run the Installation file titled TruckersMP-Setup.exe

Launcher updates

Common Launcher Problems

Step 1: If the launcher doesn’t automatically set your game installation path(s) as seen with an error message here:

Step 2: You can change the path(s) manually in the settings menu as seen here:

Step 3: Upon successfully updating the paths the ‘path to game directory’ tick box will turn green as seen here:

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