Factorio Server Guides
Factorio multiplayer server setup, server-settings.json, map exchange strings, scenario management, and admin whitelist guides.
Installing a Factorio Dedicated Server
How to install a Factorio dedicated server on a Pterodactyl/WISP panel using SteamCMD.
Installing Factorio Using the Headless Binary
How to install a Factorio dedicated server using the official headless binary without Steam or SteamCMD.
Configuring Your Server with server-settings.json
A complete reference for server-settings.json — the primary configuration file for your Factorio dedicated server.
Creating Maps with Custom Generation Settings
How to generate a new Factorio map with custom terrain, resource, and difficulty settings using map-gen-settings.json and map-settings.json.
Managing Save Files and Autosaves
How Factorio save files work, where they are stored, how autosaves rotate, and how to load a specific save.
Setting Up Admins and Player Permissions
How to designate server admins, use the admin command list, and manage player permissions on a Factorio dedicated server.
Installing and Managing Mods
How to install, enable, and manage mods on a Factorio dedicated server, including the critical client-server sync requirement.
Configuring Public, LAN, and Hidden Server Visibility
How to control whether your Factorio server appears on public matchmaking, the LAN browser, or is accessible by direct IP only.
Port Configuration and Firewall Setup
Factorio dedicated server port requirements, UDP-only networking, RCON port setup, and multi-instance port assignment.
Restricting Access with a Server Whitelist
How to enable and manage the Factorio server whitelist to restrict which players can join your server.
Remote Administration with RCON
How to enable and use RCON on your Factorio dedicated server to run admin commands remotely from outside the panel console.
Tuning Autosave Settings and Recovering from Backups
How to configure autosave interval and slot count, interpret the rolling backup window, and recover a save from an autosave.
Updating the Factorio Server and Managing Compatibility
How to update a Factorio dedicated server via SteamCMD or headless binary, manage save and mod compatibility, and safely test updates.
Performance Tuning, UPS, and Player Capacity
How to monitor Factorio server performance via UPS, understand capacity limits, and tune settings to keep your server running smoothly.
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