How to Set Up a Factorio Server

Factorio is the definitive factory-automation game — build, optimise and defend a sprawling production empire. A headless dedicated server with mod-portal support keeps your megabase running for co-op. This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up a Factorio server in minutes — no manual install, no command line.

What you need

• A Factorio plan with around 2–6 GB of RAM — Factorio is a Light-class game.
• Support for the in-game mod portal, included on every GGameHost Factorio plan.
• Your friends or community to play with (co-op to 100s).

Step 1 — Choose your plan

Pick a plan sized for your Factorio community. We recommend about 2–6 GB of RAM; start smaller and upgrade in one click as you add players or mods. Factorio plans start at $3.99/mo.

Step 2 — Deploy your server

Check out and your Factorio server provisions automatically in under 60 seconds, with console access right away — no manual install, no command line.

Step 3 — Connect & invite players

Once your Factorio server is online, share its address (IP and port) with your friends so they can join. Start, stop and restart it anytime from the control panel.

Step 4 — Install mods & configure

Your Factorio server supports Mod portal, Mods, server-settings, FTP/SFTP. Install the in-game mod portal straight from the one-click installer, or upload your own from the control panel — then tweak settings in the visual config editor.

Step 5 — Keep it running smoothly

Enable scheduled automatic backups, set restart timers, and monitor CPU, RAM and player counts from the dashboard. Always-on DDoS protection and 24/7 support keep your Factorio server stable.

Recommended specs for Factorio

Ready to start? Deploy your Factorio server in under 60 seconds — 7-day money-back guarantee.