VTC General Settings
The General Settings page is where you configure your VTC’s core identity and public presence.
Accessing General Settings
Section titled “Accessing General Settings”- Navigate to your VTC’s management panel
- Select General Settings from the sidebar
- You’ll see sections for Identity, Requirements, Social Links, and Discord Server
VTC Identity
Section titled “VTC Identity”VTC Name
Section titled “VTC Name”- Your VTC’s display name visible throughout the platform
- Required field
- Changes affect how your VTC appears in directories and profiles
VTC Handle
Section titled “VTC Handle”- Unique identifier for your VTC’s URL:
trucklinemp.com/vtc/@yourhandle - Maximum 15 characters
- Only lowercase letters, numbers, and underscores allowed
- Displayed with an
@prefix in the interface - Changes your VTC’s permanent URL
Slogan
Section titled “Slogan”- Short tagline displayed on your VTC profile
- Maximum 60 characters
- Appears below your VTC name on the profile header
Description
Section titled “Description”- Rich text description of your VTC (supports Markdown)
- Maximum 5,000 characters
- Required field
- Displayed on your VTC’s public profile
- Use this to tell your VTC’s story, mission, and what makes you unique
- Your VTC’s rules and guidelines (supports Markdown)
- Required field
- Visible to members and applicants
- Keep these clear and comprehensive
- Profile picture URL for your VTC
- Must be a valid HTTPS URL
- Displayed in directories, profiles, and news feeds
- Recommended: Square image, at least 256x256px
Banner
Section titled “Banner”- Cover banner URL for your VTC profile
- Must be a valid HTTPS URL
- Displayed at the top of your VTC’s profile page
- Recommended: Wide image, at least 1920x400px
Requirements & Recruitment
Section titled “Requirements & Recruitment”Configure who can join your VTC and how recruitment works.
Minimum Account Age
Section titled “Minimum Account Age”- Set the minimum age (in days) for a TrucklineMP account to apply
- Helps filter out brand new accounts
- Set to 0 to allow any account age
Minimum Playtime
Section titled “Minimum Playtime”- Set the minimum playtime (in hours) required to apply
- Ensures applicants have experience with the game
- Set to 0 to allow any playtime
Primary Language
Section titled “Primary Language”- Your VTC’s primary language
- Options: English, German, French, Spanish, Polish
- Displayed on your VTC profile
- Helps users find VTCs that match their language
Open for Recruitment
Section titled “Open for Recruitment”- Toggle to enable or disable recruitment
- When enabled, your VTC shows as “Hiring” in directories
- When disabled, your VTC shows as “Closed”
- Does not affect current members
Social & Presence
Section titled “Social & Presence”Add links to your VTC’s online presence. All URLs must be valid https:// links.
Discord Invite
Section titled “Discord Invite”- Link to your VTC’s Discord server
- Use a permanent invite link if possible
- Displayed on your VTC profile
Website URL
Section titled “Website URL”- Your VTC’s official website
- Displayed on your VTC profile
- Must be a valid HTTPS URL
Public Email
Section titled “Public Email”- Contact email for your VTC
- Displayed publicly on your profile
- Must be a valid email address
- Link to your VTC’s Instagram profile
- Must be a valid HTTPS URL
Twitter/X
Section titled “Twitter/X”- Link to your VTC’s Twitter or X profile
- Must be a valid HTTPS URL
- Link to your VTC’s Facebook page
- Must be a valid HTTPS URL
Saving Changes
Section titled “Saving Changes”- Click Save Configuration at the bottom right to apply changes
- A floating save button appears as you scroll
- Changes take effect immediately
- You’ll see a success toast notification when saved
Best Practices
Section titled “Best Practices”Profile Completion
Section titled “Profile Completion”- Fill out all fields for a professional appearance
- Use high-quality images for logo and banner
- Write a compelling description that tells your story
- Keep rules clear and comprehensive
- Use permanent links where possible
- Test all links after saving
- Use HTTPS URLs only
Recruitment Settings
Section titled “Recruitment Settings”- Set reasonable requirements to filter applicants
- Keep recruitment open when actively looking for members
- Update language to match your community
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting””I can’t save my changes”
Section titled “”I can’t save my changes””- Ensure all required fields are filled (name, description, rules)
- Check that all URLs are valid HTTPS links
- Verify email format is correct
”My images aren’t showing”
Section titled “”My images aren’t showing””- Ensure URLs are publicly accessible
- Use direct image links (not page links)
- Check that URLs start with
https://
”I want to change my VTC handle”
Section titled “”I want to change my VTC handle””- Handles can be changed in General Settings
- This changes your VTC’s URL
- Old URLs will not redirect
Related Guides
Section titled “Related Guides”- VTC Visibility — Control who can find and view your VTC
- VTC Discord Verification — Link your Discord server
- Verified VTC Discord Role — Main server role for verified VTC owners
- VTC Recruitment — Configure application forms
- VTC Announcements: Discord webhook notifications for VTC activity
- Verified VTC Program — Apply for verification