*If you have not already, it is strongly advised to read through our Dedicated Event Server - Request article found here. This article will explain the process of requesting an event server.

If you are in the process of requesting an event server, then it is important to understand the configuration options available to you. This article aims to explain each option in the Request Event Server form. Additionally, we will advise the best options to you for the most common uses.

Event Request Configuration

Server start date and time and Server stop date and time

This is the exact date and time the server will be automatically started and stopped by the system. In the form and on the system, the time is always the timezone set on the website. (top right). If your request has been approved, it will not be possible to change this. If you made a mistake, you should contact Event Management via the feedback system as soon as possible.

Displayed name of the event

This is your event name and will automatically be pulled directly from the event page. This name will be visible to everyone via the event server calendar. The name of the event should not be confused with the server name.

Event description

This is automatically pulled from your event page. You can update this section on your event page at any time.

Temporary rules for the event

This is automatically pulled from your event page. You can update this section on your event page up until you have submitted your event server request. Whether you want to add a new rule, or have an exception from an official TruckersMP rule, this section is the place to request it. Temporary rules are reviewed by Event Management. A rule will not be approved if it is deemed unnecessary or inappropriate for the event.

The most common approved temporary rules are:

• Only approved Event Staff are able to use the following words or phrases in their player tag; “Your tags here “ or similar.
• Impersonating Event Staff using the aforementioned tags is forbidden.
• Participants must haul a trailer. (Except Event Staff)
• Double trailers, Triple trailers, HCT trailers and Heavy Haul configurations are prohibited. (Except Event Staff)
• Cars and buses are prohibited except for Event Staff showing a clear tag.
• Overtaking is prohibited.
• Advertising is prohibited. (Except Event Staff)
• Free roaming on the server is prohibited.
• Participants should park at their designated slots. If you do not have a designated slot you are required to park in the 'Public Parking' area.
• Participants must only leave the starting location when instructed to do so in an orderly (one by one) manner.
• Event Staff can block junctions and roads approaching junctions in order to direct the convoy.
• Event Staff can park out of bounds. Providing this is on the ground and not on top of buildings or other inappropriate places deemed unsuitable by the TruckersMP team.

Server Configuration

Server name (maximum 32 characters)

The server name will be used to identify your server on the server selection screen in-game. You should choose a short name that your participants can recognise. The name needs to be relevant and clean, as it will be visible to thousands of truckers during the time it is visible. You should avoid using emojis and letters outside the Latin alphabet as these will show incorrectly on the server list and may cause confusion with your participants.

Game

This is automatically pulled from your event page. You can update this section on your event page up until you have submitted your event server request.

Maximum of players that can connect to the server

It is good practice to allocate a much higher player count than anticipated. Otherwise, the server may become full and new participants won't be able to connect. You should also consider the possibility of players connecting to the server which are not participating in the event, also known as "free-roaming". Typically, the minimum is 100, and the maximum is 500. If you believe you require more than 500 player slots for your event, you may request this in the “Comments for Event Management” section with necessary evidence and we will work to provide you a server that best fits your event. If the player count is deemed too high or low for the expected participants, Event Management reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount as they deem necessary.

[CHECKBOX] Enable AFK kick after 10 minutes

Ticking this checkbox will enable the system's automatic kick of idle players. Any player that has not moved or sent a message after 10 minutes will be kicked from the server following a one-minute warning.

It is beneficial to not enable this if you intend to be parking for longer than 10 minutes, for example at a truckfest.

[CHECKBOX] Enable speed limiter

Ticking this checkbox will enable a server-wide speed restriction of 60/110 km/h. It is usually not favoured for convoys.

Enabling player collisions automatically restricts the speed limit to 80/150 km/h. For no speed restrictions, untick the player collisions and speed limiter options.

City speed limits will only be removed when speed limiter and player collisions are not enabled.

[CHECKBOX] Enable player collisions

Ticking this checkbox will enable the collision system between players. It is highly recommended unless you specifically require no player collisions.

The /fix command has a cooldown period of 10 minutes when this is enabled. When it is not enabled, there is no cooldown period, and no trailer is required to use the command.

[CHECKBOX] Enable use of cars

Ticking this checkbox unlocks access to the Scout vehicle for players.

Police accessories are exclusive to the TruckersMP team. They are not available for players and it is impossible to request them.

[CHECKBOX] Enable live map

Ticking this checkbox enables the visibility of the server on map-tracking websites such as TruckersMP Map. It is highly recommended to enable this feature, as it's very useful for tracking player locations in real-time.

[CHECKBOX] Enable ProMods

Ticking this checkbox will enable ProMods - a modded map expansion. If you do not intend to host your event in the ProMods map, it is highly recommended to not enable this.

If the event is on Euro Truck Simulator 2, all players connecting to the server MUST have the latest supported ProMods version installed. If the event is on American Truck Simulator. Promods is treated similar to a map DLC, so players are not required to have ProMods installed unless they need to drive in that area, An article on how to install ProMods is available here