How To Configure Your Assetto Corsa Server

Complete guide to configuring your Assetto Corsa dedicated server — server_cfg.ini and entry_list.ini reference.

Assetto Corsa server configuration is handled through two main files in the cfg/ directory: server_cfg.ini for server settings and entry_list.ini for car entries.

Using Startup Settings

For common settings, use the panel's Startup page:

Log in to the XGamingServer Panel
Click Startup in the sidebar
Adjust fields like Server Name, Track, Max Players
Restart from the Console page

Editing server_cfg.ini

For full control, edit the config files directly. Click Files in the sidebar and navigate to cfg/.

[SERVER] Section

Setting	Description	Default
`NAME`	Server name in the browser	`AC Server`
`CARS`	Available car models (semicolon-separated)
`TRACK`	Track folder name	`monza`
`CONFIG_TRACK`	Track layout (empty = default)	(empty)
`SUN_ANGLE`	Time of day (-80 to 80; 16 ≈ 2pm)	`16`
`MAX_CLIENTS`	Max players (must match entry_list.ini car count)	`24`
`RACE_OVER_TIME`	Seconds after winner finishes before race ends for others	`60`
`ALLOWED_TYRES_OUT`	Wheels allowed off track (0–4; -1 = no limit)	`2`
`UDP_PORT`	Game UDP port	`9600`
`TCP_PORT`	Game TCP port (must match UDP)	`9600`
`HTTP_PORT`	Lobby registration port	`8081`
`REGISTER_TO_LOBBY`	Show in public browser (1 = yes, 0 = hidden)	`1`
`PICKUP_MODE_ENABLED`	1 = any player can take any listed car; 0 = locked slots	`1`
`SLEEP_TIME`	Milliseconds between server loops (1 = low latency)	`1`
`LOOP_MODE`	1 = restart sessions after race; 0 = server closes after race	`1`
`PASSWORD`	Join password (empty = public)	(empty)
`ADMIN_PASSWORD`	Password for `/admin` command in-game
`WELCOME_MESSAGE`	Path to welcome message file	(empty)

⚠️ Important: MAX_CLIENTS must not exceed the number of [CAR_N] entries in entry_list.ini. Every player needs a car slot.

Voting

Setting	Description	Default
`VOTING_QUORUM`	% of votes needed to pass a vote	`75`
`VOTE_DURATION`	Seconds voting stays open	`20`
`KICK_QUORUM`	% of votes needed to kick a player	`85`

Session Sections

You can define [PRACTICE], [QUALIFY], and [RACE] sessions. Set TIME=0 on a section to disable it.

[PRACTICE]
NAME=Practice
TIME=0              ; Minutes (0 = unlimited)
IS_OPEN=1           ; 1 = allow join mid-session

[QUALIFY]
NAME=Qualifying
TIME=15             ; Minutes
IS_OPEN=1

[RACE]
NAME=Race
LAPS=10             ; Number of laps
WAIT_TIME=60        ; Seconds to ready up before start
IS_OPEN=2           ; 0=closed, 1=open, 2=open until first car passes start

💡 Tip: Set LOOP_MODE=1 to cycle sessions continuously. Without it, the server shuts down after the race ends.

[DYNAMIC_TRACK] Section

Controls track rubber buildup — simulates the track "rubbering in" over time.

Setting	Description	Default
`SESSION_START`	Track grip at session start (0–100%)	`98`
`RANDOMNESS`	How much grip varies	`2`
`SESSION_TRANSFER`	% of grip gained that carries to next session	`50`
`LAP_GAIN`	Grip gain per lap from all cars combined	`132`

[WEATHER_0] Section

Setting	Description	Default
`GRAPHICS`	Weather preset (folder name from `content/weather/`)	`3_clear`
`BASE_TEMPERATURE_AMBIENT`	Ambient temperature in °C	`23`
`BASE_TEMPERATURE_ROAD`	Road temp offset (added to ambient)	`7`

💡 Tip: Add [WEATHER_1], [WEATHER_2] etc. for weather cycling during the session.

[ASSIST_RULES] Section

Setting	Description	Values
`TC_ALLOWED`	Traction control	0 = off, 1 = factory only, 2 = any
`ABS_ALLOWED`	Anti-lock braking	0 = off, 1 = factory only, 2 = any
`STABILITY_ALLOWED`	Stability control	0 = disabled, 1 = enabled
`AUTOCLUTCH_ALLOWED`	Auto-clutch	0 = disabled, 1 = enabled

[REALISM] Section

Setting	Description	Default
`TYRE_WEAR_RATE`	0 = no wear, 100 = realistic	`100`
`FUEL_RATE`	0 = no fuel use, 100 = realistic	`100`
`DAMAGE_MULTIPLIER`	0 = no damage, 100 = realistic	`100`
`TYRE_BLANKETS_ALLOWED`	Allow warm tyres at race start	`0`
`FORCE_VIRTUAL_MIRROR`	Force virtual mirror for all players	`0`

Editing entry_list.ini

Each [CAR_N] entry is one player slot:

[CAR_0]
MODEL=ks_ferrari_488_gt3      ; Car folder name (must exist in content/cars/)
SKIN=rosso_corsa               ; Skin folder name
SPECTATOR_MODE=0               ; 1 = spectator slot
DRIVERNAME=                    ; Lock slot to a driver name (empty = anyone)
TEAM=                          ; Team name
GUID=                          ; Lock slot to a Steam GUID (empty = anyone)
BALLAST=0                      ; Extra weight in kg
RESTRICTOR=0                   ; Engine power restrictor (0–100%)

Pickup mode (PICKUP_MODE_ENABLED=1): Any player can take any available slot with a matching car model. Without pickup mode, slots are assigned in order.

Spectator slots: Set SPECTATOR_MODE=1 on a CAR entry to make it spectate-only.

Example Full Configuration

[SERVER]
NAME=XGaming Racing Server
CARS=ks_ferrari_488_gt3;ks_porsche_911_gt3_r_2016;ks_lamborghini_huracan_gt3
TRACK=spa
CONFIG_TRACK=
MAX_CLIENTS=16
PICKUP_MODE_ENABLED=1
LOOP_MODE=1
REGISTER_TO_LOBBY=1
ADMIN_PASSWORD=MySecurePass123
UDP_PORT=9600
TCP_PORT=9600
HTTP_PORT=8081

[PRACTICE]
NAME=Free Practice
TIME=0
IS_OPEN=1

[QUALIFY]
NAME=Qualifying
TIME=10
IS_OPEN=1

[RACE]
NAME=Race
LAPS=15
WAIT_TIME=60
IS_OPEN=2

[DYNAMIC_TRACK]
SESSION_START=95
RANDOMNESS=2
SESSION_TRANSFER=50
LAP_GAIN=132

[WEATHER_0]
GRAPHICS=3_clear
BASE_TEMPERATURE_AMBIENT=22
BASE_TEMPERATURE_ROAD=6

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