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# How to Setup a Satisfactory Dedicated Server - Complete Factory Building Server Guide

> Step-by-step guide to setting up a Satisfactory dedicated server for multiplayer factory building. Learn server requirements, configuration settings, and how to start your factory server in minutes.

# 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.

## Server Requirements

| Component   | Minimum  | Recommended    |
| ----------- | -------- | -------------- |
| **CPU**     | 4 cores  | 6+ cores       |
| **RAM**     | 8GB      | 16GB+          |
| **Storage** | 15GB SSD | 30GB+ NVMe SSD |

## Quick Setup with berrybyte

1. Go to [berrybyte.net/satisfactory-server-hosting](https://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](https://game.berrybyte.net)
5. Start your server - ready to play immediately!

## Manual Server Setup (Advanced)

### Download Server Files

**Windows:**

```cmd theme={null}
steamcmd.exe +force_install_dir c:\satisfactory_server\ +login anonymous +app_update 1690800 +quit
```

**Linux:**

```bash theme={null}
steamcmd +force_install_dir ./satisfactory_server/ +login anonymous +app_update 1690800 +quit
```

### Start the Server

**Windows:**

```batch theme={null}
FactoryServer.exe -Port=7777 -BeaconPort=15000 -ServerQueryPort=15777 -log -unattended
```

**Linux:**

```bash theme={null}
./FactoryServer.sh -Port=7777 -BeaconPort=15000 -ServerQueryPort=15777 -log -unattended
```

### Port Forwarding

Open these ports:

* **7777** (UDP) - Game port
* **15000** (UDP) - Beacon port
* **15777** (UDP) - Query port

## Basic Configuration

Edit `GameUserSettings.ini`:

```ini theme={null}
[/Script/FactoryGame.FGServerSubsystem]
mAutoPause=True
mAutoSaveOnDisconnect=True
mServerRestartTimeSlot=02:00
mNetworkQuality=3
```

## 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

## Related Guides

* [Join Satisfactory Server](/games/satisfactory/join-server) - Connect to your server
* [Installing Mods](/games/satisfactory/install-mods) - Add factory enhancement mods
* [Performance Optimization](/games/satisfactory/performance-optimization) - Optimize factory performance
* [Common Server Issues](/games/satisfactory/common-issues) - Fix server problems

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