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How to Setup a Satisfactory Dedicated Server

Setting up your own Satisfactory dedicated server enables seamless multiplayer factory building with friends. This guide covers everything from initial setup to configuration for optimal server performance.

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Server Requirements

ComponentMinimumRecommended
CPU4 cores6+ cores
RAM8GB16GB+
Storage15GB SSD30GB+ NVMe SSD

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Quick Setup with BerryByte

  1. Go to berrybyte.net/satisfactory-server-hosting
  2. Select your plan and server location
  3. Complete checkout and check your email
  4. Login to game.berrybyte.net
  5. Start your server - ready to play immediately!

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Manual Server Setup (Advanced)

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Download Server Files

Windows: 
steamcmd.exe +force_install_dir c:\satisfactory_server\ +login anonymous +app_update 1690800 +quit
Linux: 
steamcmd +force_install_dir ./satisfactory_server/ +login anonymous +app_update 1690800 +quit

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Start the Server

Windows: 
FactoryServer.exe -Port=7777 -BeaconPort=15000 -ServerQueryPort=15777 -log -unattended
Linux: 
./FactoryServer.sh -Port=7777 -BeaconPort=15000 -ServerQueryPort=15777 -log -unattended

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Port Forwarding

Open these ports:
  • 7777 (UDP) - Game port
  • 15000 (UDP) - Beacon port
  • 15777 (UDP) - Query port

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Basic Configuration

Edit GameUserSettings.ini: 
[/Script/FactoryGame.FGServerSubsystem]
mAutoPause=True
mAutoSaveOnDisconnect=True
mServerRestartTimeSlot=02:00
mNetworkQuality=3

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Common Issues

  • Server won’t start: Check ports aren’t in use, verify file integrity
  • Players can’t connect: Check port forwarding and firewall settings
  • Performance issues: Increase RAM, enable auto-pause when empty
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