Where Are ETS2 Profiles, Saves, Mods, and Logs Stored?

Many ETS2 fixes start with the same problem: the player cannot find the files. Profiles, saves, logs, radio files, and config files live outside the game menu, so it is worth learning the basic folder layout.

Windows User Folder

Most Windows installs use:

Documents\Euro Truck Simulator 2

Common files and folders there:

Item	What it is for
profiles	Local profile folders
steam_profiles	Steam-linked profile folders on many setups
mod	Manual .scs mods
config.cfg	Main configuration file
controls.sii inside profile folders	Profile control bindings
live_streams.sii	Internet radio stream list
game.log.txt	Latest game log
game.crash.txt	Crash report if created

Folder names can vary depending on Steam Cloud and profile setup, so search inside the ETS2 user folder if needed.

Steam Workshop Mods

Workshop mods are managed by Steam, not usually by the manual mod folder. Do not move Workshop files around unless you know exactly why. Use Steam subscribe, unsubscribe, and update behavior first.

For Workshop problems, read ETS2 Steam Workshop Mod Not Updating.

Before Editing Anything

1. Close ETS2.
2. Copy the profile folder to a separate backup location.
3. Name the backup with date and reason.
4. Edit only one thing.
5. Start the game and test.

Use How to Back Up ETS2 Profiles and Saves for a safer backup workflow.

game.log.txt

game.log.txt can help diagnose crashes and mod issues. It may include local paths, hardware info, and mod names, so review it before posting it publicly.

Look near the bottom after a crash, then compare it with the last mod or setting you changed.

Do Not Delete Random Folders

Deleting files without a backup can remove profiles, controls, screenshots, radio streams, and mod configuration. Rename or back up first if you are testing a reset.

File location knowledge is useful only when paired with caution.