--- title: "Adding an AI Traffic map on Your Assetto Corsa server" description: "Information on how to add a AI Traffic Map on Your Assetto Corsa Server" url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/323-adding-an-ai-traffic-map-on-your-assetto-corsa-server collection: "Assetto Corsa" updated: 2026-06-11 language: en --- # Adding an AI Traffic map on Your Assetto Corsa server Information on how to add a AI Traffic Map on Your Assetto Corsa Server ## Summary Starting an AI traffic map on an Assetto Corsa server adds a realistic traffic system, making driving simulations more immersive. This feature allows players to experience city streets or highways with moving vehicles, perfect for role-playing, practicing overtakes, or simulating real-world driving. Running AI traffic enhances the depth and realism of Assetto Corsa, creating engaging scenarios for casual and professional drivers alike. ## Requirement Assetto Corsa Modded is required. Learn how to set it up [here](https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/325-swapping-to-a-assetto-corsa-modded-server.md). ## How to Start a Custom AI Traffic Map on an Assetto Corsa Server 1. Download the desired AI traffic map (these maps contain an **ai** folder). 2. Extract the downloaded file. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/1IYkUQHBg77jZ2imb18L4bAcozsclZfqFVjcqZmAysmEb2U2hp63BDIW9mUO5nULraWFnnEE3Kj.png) 3. Minimize the folder for later use. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/zZ7lZUyCRpaiHknXj411FjCbaqQb4tWHRLwLdHXobrzJ84I16j8tqALehM1EtMuQ3qXIi1NLllp.png) 4. Log in to the **ChipHead Panel**. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/0juqaAHtdXaSOmCM7Wz51ZuE1itrWovsBEGNfJ4gSNBM2FUkZippFEOMrZGjxGbBExC4vPKcUZ3.png) 5. Stop the server. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260611201841_1048.png) 6. Scroll down to SFTP Access. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260611201850_8393.png) 7. Launch **SFTP** ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/1QKDFaNn4038D76d2MrAduLfb2oYs8pI5KEy1QMNubIFMnCjDDMEObG7j028xDmjkYQfSRsqtCa.png) 8. Navigate to the following directory: `/content/tracks` ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/xwSLaEkNGRYWPPPMOE0qH77i9M3iTpdRwY4leelKxBgJUKMLXe1KwWlfH4kdXA3mmVFpDEEPzyF.png) 9. Drag and drop the map folder from Step 3. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/PFhwGHSRijWru1VzrtZoy9GO4zzNhfzmIrap0eGXmgWHJX0D1KKdWN5I0mBwO9LKbXVrKbpl4DZ.png) 10. Open the local race map folder inside the map folder from Step 3. Note: Some maps do not have a separate race map folder. In these cases, the map and race map folders are the same. 11. Minimize the folder for later use. 12. Return to the **ChipHead Panel**. 13. Go to the **Files** tab. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260611202315_8167.png) 14. Navigate to the following path, matching the folder from Step 9: `/home/container/content/tracks/MapFolder` 15. Upload the **ai** folder from Step 11. Note: Each race map has a specific AI folder. Replace it if ou switch race maps. 16. Return to the **Files** tab. 17. Navigate to `/home/container/content/cars`. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/P3W0sSnjKg5YoPHiBB4hwORL123TP4PtHESa8B687gYnMr1c3Xb1k4xUE0lyyzR012Le0ae0R1C.png) 18. Take note of the car model names. 19. Open the **cfg** folder. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/nZhXHc1SjceF9UvlBnjG6FGlXMmDTvV69Ngyc76rVKxd97D0VVaVnfHbUJ2FXyOyo9LFPYfFFIz.png) 20. Open `extra_cfg.yml`. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/KNwZJFxbsJyFsWu6rU6wreN4IJizLV0g66Y987jU8BTCqPgRu7Ub6l7basKcmYelDTxCevE62V5.png) 21. Set `EnableAI:` to **true**. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/SOrGBx3yNErZwy1y65xolSKCXXsmCCLQx9Wlb84lVsDTo7UNdeLJ8pKzf2WFEYn7T32GdB94ON6.png) 22. Under the `AIParams:` line, adjust the desired AI settings. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/WM7QyybQZHhWHtZRr8HRr0kCzWGcZHwjtTfXjgqIJGS66n8UKqWF74rAQwamTw5cK8WthWVa3Wf.png) 23. Click **Save**. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/BmFqDfTP17QZdtwvQ1Vqwoz9RDEM11T9ulgCuH8IF8DbRToA21vaYnwBbu81iDtXWzAQTSdDLPw.png) 24. Still in the **cfg** folder, open `entry_list.yml`. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/BNgN6rXyth76wGep3IDBMXUawwviWdcT55LhJ8yoOJ7YxrLWiZVnmmqHhzqZj6QlTW9LspigRLp.png) 25. Enter the desired cars from Step 18, each separated by a new line: ```javascript [CAR_#] MODEL= SKIN= SPECTATOR_MODE=0 DRIVERNAME= TEAM= GUID= BALLAST= AI=auto ``` 27. Edit the `AI=` line for each car:

AI=fixed

The car will only be used by AI.

AI=auto

AI will use this car model when players aren’t driving it.

28. Click **Save**. 29. On the **Config Files** tab, select **Server Settings**. 30. Next to `CARS=`, list the car models from Step 26, separated by commas. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/LvKurLTH5WiaqLwJVSMvhp3ovZehzvcPaPCxNXR3Rt6fVBAMDjG5OUR6d6dAtd4JEgA2hC9zEAJ.png) 31. Next to `TRACK=`, enter the map folder name from Step 3. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/LHQZpDcMn5SjxWLcRjQ3msZ86Of8trBKTypb9I3SMrtm7wjXsBPdDtt6ObJezkjHGvEmsrdrB8O.png) 32. Next to `CONFIG_TRACK=`, enter the race map folder name from Step 11. (Leave blank if none exists.) 33. Adjust any other desired settings. Note: some AI traffic maps only function in **Practice** sessions. 34. Click **Save**. 35. Start the server. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260611203837_1693.png)