ETS2 & ATS Console Command Generator – Enable Developer Mode

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Want to open the console in Euro Truck Simulator 2 or American Truck Simulator, change the time of day, make it rain or reduce traffic? Normally you have to dig into the config.cfg file and remember the exact command names. This free generator does the hard part for you: pick what you want, click Generate, and copy the ready-to-use lines.

ETS2 & ATS Console Command Generator

Optional in-game commands

How to use

  1. Close the game completely.
  2. Open with Notepad.
  3. Find the existing lines (Ctrl+F) and change "0" to "1". Do not add duplicate lines.
  4. Save the file and start the game. Press the ~ key (the key under Esc) to open the console.
  5. If the setting resets, also check config_local.cfg inside your profile folder.

Commands only work in single player. Back up your config file first.

What Does This Tool Do?

The ETS2 & ATS Console Command Generator creates two things for you:

  • Config lines: the exact uset g_developer "1" and uset g_console "1" lines that unlock developer mode and the in-game console.
  • Console commands: ready-to-type commands for the most popular tweaks:
    • g_set_time – jump to any hour of the day (0–23)
    • g_set_weather – switch between clear weather and rain
    • g_traffic – set traffic density from 0 to 10
    • warp – slow down or speed up the simulation

Everything runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, and you do not need to install anything.

How to Use the Generator

  1. Select your game: Euro Truck Simulator 2 or American Truck Simulator.
  2. Keep developer mode and console checked.
  3. Optionally fill in the time, weather, traffic or simulation speed fields. Leave a field empty to skip it.
  4. Click Generate.
  5. Use the Copy buttons to copy the config lines and the commands.

How to Enable the Console in ETS2 and ATS

  1. Close the game completely. The game overwrites the config file when it exits.
  2. Open the config file with Notepad:
    • ETS2: Documents\Euro Truck Simulator 2\config.cfg
    • ATS: Documents\American Truck Simulator\config.cfg
  3. Press Ctrl+F and search for g_developer and g_console.
  4. Change the value from "0" to "1" on both lines. Do not add the lines a second time.
  5. Save the file and start the game.
  6. Press the ~ key (the key below Esc) to open the console, then paste or type your commands.

Tip: Make a backup copy of config.cfg before editing it. If your changes reset after restarting the game, also check the config_local.cfg file inside your profile folder.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the console work in TruckersMP?

No. Console commands are for single player only.

Can I lose my save by using the console?

Changing the time, weather or traffic is generally harmless, but some developer commands can affect your game. Back up your profile before experimenting.

The ~ key does not open the console. What should I do?

Make sure both g_developer and g_console are set to "1" and that you edited the file while the game was closed. On some keyboard layouts the console key is in a different place; try the key directly below Esc.

Is this tool free?

Yes. It is completely free and works on desktop and mobile.